Cholinomimetics Flashcards
1
Q
Indications for betanechol
A
Bladder and bowel atony
2
Q
Pilocarpine and cevimeline both act on this receptor
A
M3
3
Q
Betanechol and carbachol activates what cholinoreceptor
A
M1-M3
4
Q
Indication for varenicline
A
Smoking cessation
5
Q
Mechanism of action of indirect-acting cholinomimetics
A
Inhibition of cholinesterase
6
Q
Test that uses edrophonium to diagnose myasthenia gravis
A
Tensilon test
7
Q
What is the effect on muscle strength of giving edrophonium to a patient in cholinergic crisis?
A
Decreased muscle strength
8
Q
Indirect cholinomimetic used in Alzheimer’s disease
A
Rivastigmine
9
Q
Effect of organophosphate poisoning on the pupil
A
Miosis
10
Q
Golden period of giving pralidoxime in organophosphate poisoning
A
6-8 hours
11
Q
Drug of choice in treating myasthenia gravis
A
Neostigmine
