Deck 2 –Autonomic Nervous System drugs Flashcards
What are 2 classifications of the Nervous System?
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
What are the organs that are part of the CNS?
Brain
Spinal Cord
These are nerve fibers that carry information INTO the CNS
Sensory/Afferent Division
These are nerve fibers that carry information AWAY the CNS
Motor/Efferent Division
What are the 2 subdivisions of Efferent Division?
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Somatic Nervus System :_____
Voluntary
Autonomic Nervous System : _____
Involuntary
What are 2 chemicals that are found in catecholamines?
Catechol Rings
Amines
Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, dizziness, and increased blood pressure are side effects of what?
Adrenergic Agonist
____ includes terazosin, doxazosin, and prazosin
Adrenergic Alpha blockers
_____ includes compounds that ends with ol like atenolol, propranolol, pindolol, timolol, and metoprolol.
Adrenergic Beta blockers
What are the abbreviation of the 2 B’s in DUMBBELS?
Bronchorrhea
Bradycardia
What are 2 subdivisions of Anticholinergic drugs?
Anti-muscarinic
Anti-nicotinics
What does ABCDS stands for?
Agitations
Blurred Vision
Constipation Confusion
Dry Mouth
Statis of urine and Sweating
What is the pharmacologic effect of autonomic drugs?
To correct disorders of the target organs through the autonomic nerves