Cholinergic Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Bethanechol
A
Treats: urinary retention
*stimulates Parasympathetic Nervous System so you can pee
Bethanecol is a direct acting cholinergic agonist that works by mimicking the actions of acetylcholine
Treats: non-obstructive urinary retention.
2
Q
Atropine
A
*affects Parasympathetic Nervous System
Atropine is a cholinergic antagonist that blocks the actions of acetylcholine
Treats: overactive bladder and bradycardia
3
Q
Cholinergic drug adverse effects
A
Bradycardia, hypotension,
