Chp 39

Question 0

In the cardiovascular system activation of nicotine receptors promotes the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerves and the release of epinephrine from the adrenals. Norepinephrine and epinephrine act on the cardiovascular system to constrict blood vessels accelerate the heart and increase the force of ventricular contraction

Answer 0

Hypertension and what effects the lungs effects the heart

Question 1

Cigarette smoking remains the greatest single cause of?

Answer 1

Preventable illness and premature death

Question 2

In the GI system nicotine can promote?

Answer 2

Vomiting

Question 3

What do we use in people trying to quit smoking?

Answer 3

Bupropion (zyban) and Wellbutrin

Question 4

Nicotine withdrawal includes?

Answer 4

Irritability, HA, nausea, agitated

Question 5

Varenicline (chantix) is a ?

Answer 5

Partial agonist at nicotine receptors and is the most effective aid to smoking cessation ( blocks the nicotine receptors)

Question 6

What is the most adverse effect of chantix?

Answer 6

Dose dependent nausea

Question 7

Nicotine is a?

Answer 7

Stimulant