Deck 2-Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
Send impulses to the CNS.
afferent
Receives impulses, transmits its through the spinal cord to effector organ cells.
efferent
Controls and regulates the heart, GI, respiratory system, bladder, eyes and glands.
autonomic nervous system
It is voluntary and innervates the skeletal muscles.
somantic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
-Terminal neurotransmitter: norepinephrine
-Receptor organ cells: _____
alpha, beta
Parasympathetic nervous system
-Terminal neurotransmitter: _____
-Receptor organ cells: nicotonic, muscarinic
acetycholine
Drugs that block a response.
antagonist
It stimulate the PNS, parasympathomimetic
cholinergic agonist
What receptors were used to treat hypotension, nasal congestion, and pupil dilation?
alpha 1
What is the therapeutic class of Epinephrine?
vasopressor
It stimulate the adrenergic receptors.
sympathomimetics/adrenergic agonists
A decrease of 20mm Hg or more in SBP, a decrease of 10mm Hg or more in DBP, and or an increase in HR of 20 beats/min or more from supine.
orthostatic hypotension
It has a decrease HR and BP. It is useful for treating mild to moderate hypertension, angina pectoris and myocardial infarction.
beta blockers
Has a catechol ring and amines.
catecholamines
Which of the following are the side effects of adrenergic agonist?
a. nausea and vomiting
b. tissue necrosis
c. nasal congestion
d. urinary retention r/t high doses
a, b, d
