Drugs of the Nervous System

Question 1

Direct-Acting Cholinergic: This product has been used to treat atony of the GI tract and to stimulate uterine contractions in swine

Answer 1

Carbamylcholine

Question 2

Direct-Acting Cholinergic: Used to control vomiting and to promote gastric tract emptying

Answer 2

Metoclopromide (Reglan)

Question 3

Indirect-Acting Cholinergic: Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis

Answer 3

Edrophonium (Tensilon)

Question 4

Indirect-Acting Cholinergic: Used to treat urine retention and GI atony, are also used as an antidote to neuromuscular blocking agents

Answer 4

Neostigmine (Prostigmine, Stiglyn)

Question 5

Indirect-Acting Cholinergic: Commonly used as insecticide dips and may results in toxicity if used inappropriately

Answer 5

Organophosphate Compounds

Question 6

Anticholinergic: Used as a pre-anesthetic to dry secretions and prevent bradycardia; to counteract organophosphates poisoning.

Answer 6

Atropine

Question 7

Anticholinergic: Used to control diarrhea. Also an ingredient of Biosol-M

Answer 7

Methscopolamine

Question 8

Anticholinergic: Similar to atropine, provide longer duration of action than atropine and is used as a pre-anesthetic

Answer 8

Glycopyrrolate (Robinul-V)

Question 9

Anticholinergic: Used to treat diarrhea, urinary incontinence, and bradycardia and to produce colonic peristalsis in horses to allow rectal exam.

Answer 9

Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)

Question 10

Anticholinergic: A cholinesterase reactivator used to treat organophosphate intoxication.

Answer 10

Pralidoxime (Protopam, 2-PAM)

Question 11

Used to treat GI urinary tract atony

Answer 11

Bethanechol

Question 12

Reduces intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma

Answer 12

Pilocarpine