Drugs affecting the Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 1

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs reduce intraocular pressure by

Answer 1

Causing miosis, which promotes drainage of fluid from the eye

Question 2

Anticholinergic drugs should never be administered to patients who suffer from ________to produce mydriasis

Answer 2

Glaucoma

Question 3

Ganglionic stimulants are drugs that

Answer 3

Act like ACH at some receptors

Act like low doses of nicotine

Question 4

Bethanechol can be given after administration of _______ ___________ for surgery to increase GI and urinary activity

Answer 4

General Anesthetics

Question 5

Anticholinergic drugs are contraindicated in male patients who suffer from

Answer 5

Hypertrophy of the prostate gland