Direct Acting Cholinergic Drugs Flashcards by Claudette Belleza | Brainscape

Q

Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug constricts the pupils of the eyes thus opening the canal of Schlemm to promote drainage of aqueous humor (fluid)?

A

Pilocarpine

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What else does pilocarpine act on?

A

Nicotinic receptors

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug is used primarily to increase urination?

A

Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the generic name of Urecholine?

A

Bethanechol chloride

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A

Metoclopramide HCl (Reglan)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug is used to increase gastric emptying time?

A

Metoclopramide HCl (Reglan)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly