Deck 2 – Autonomic Nervous System drugs

Question 1

The sympathetic system is associated with the “____________” response, and parasympathetic activity is often referred to as “rest and digest.”

Answer 1

FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Question 2

Is the equilibrium between the two systems Dual innervation generates function at each target organ.

Answer 2

HOMEOSTASIS

Question 3

It is the conduct of impulses to the synapse of a target organ.

Answer 3

NEURONS

Question 3

The ______ is a connection between the neuron and its target cell.

Answer 3

SYNAPSE

Question 4

Are the most commonly prescribed medications impacting the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).

Answer 4

Beta-blockers/Anti-Cholinergic

Question 5

Which of these physiological changes would not be considered part of the sympathetic fight-or-flight response?

Answer 5

INCREASED GASTRIC MOTILITY

Question 6

The autonomic nervous system controls ______ responses.

Answer 6

INVOLUNTARY

Question 7

The two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system are known as:

Answer 7

Sympathetic division (SNS) and Parasympathetic division (PNS)

Question 8

The sympathetic division of the ANS is associated with the______.
The parasympathetic division of the ANS is associated with the ________.

Answer 8

FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
REST AND DIGEST RESPONSE

Question 9

Stimulation of the SNS causes which of the following side effects:

Answer 9

INCREASED HEART RATE

Question 10

Preganglionic neurons release ________ onto nicotinic receptors on the postganglionic neuron.

Answer 10

ACETYLCOLINE

Question 11

Stimulation of the alpha 1 receptor causes which of the following responses:

Answer 11

VASOCONSTRICTION

Question 12

Pseudoephedrine is an example of an:

Answer 12

ALPHA 1 RECEPTOR AGONIST

Question 13

Stimulation of B1 receptors primarily affects the heart by _____ heart rate and contractility.

Answer 13

INCREASING

Question 14

Benztropine is therapeutic use for:

Answer 14

PARKINSON’S DISORDER

Question 15

Oxybutynin is therapeutic use for:

Answer 15

BLADDER FUNCTION

Question 16

Scopolamine is therapeutic use for:

Answer 16

Motion sickness, Post Op Nausea and Vomiting as patches

Question 17

Binds to both nicotinic receptors and muscarinic receptors in the PNS.

Answer 17

ACETYLCHOLINE

Question 18

Blocks the effects of the SNS receptors.

Answer 18

ADRENERGIC ANTAGONIST

Question 19

Controls cardiac and smooth muscle, as well as glandular tissue; associated with involuntary responses.

Answer 19

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM