Chapter 14-15-16 (Intro) - Cholinergic Drugs Flashcards
1
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Cholinergic Drugs are agents that…
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influence the activity of cholinergic receptors.
2
Q
Cholinergic drugs can… (3)
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Mimic the actions of acetylcholine, Block the actions of acetylcholine, and inhibit cholinesterase.
3
Q
What are the 6 categories of cholinergic drugs? Plus..one more!
A
Muscarinic agonist (M Agonist.)
Muscarinic Antagonist (M Agonist.)
Ganglionic Stimulating Agents (Nn Agonist.)
Ganglionic Blocking Agents (Nn Antagonist.)
Ach Stimulator (Nm agonist.)
Cholinesterase inhibitors (Nm agonist.)
*Neuromuscular blocking agents (Nm antagonist)
