HEENT Flashcards
1
Q
what receptor do cholionomimetic agents activate?
A
muscarinic receptors
2
Q
what is the MOA of direct acting cholionomimetic agents?
A
binds to AcH receptors and activation of the PNS
3
Q
what are indirect acting cholionomimetic agents aka
A
Cholinesterase inhibitors
4
Q
what is the resp CI in cholionomimetic agents?
A
asthma- due to bronchoconstriction
5
Q
what is the MOA of indirect acting cholionomimetic agents? what does it lead to?
A
inhibits the breakdown of ACH by cholinesterases
leads to: increase ACH in the synaptic cleft, activation of the PNS
6
Q
what are the 5 direct acting cholionomimetic agents for HEENT?
A
- Bethanechol
- methacholine
- pilocarpine
- carbachol
- varenicline
7
Q
what direct acting ACH mimemtic drug is indicated for neurogenic bladder, acute urinary retention* and constipation?
*post op and post partum
A
Bethanechol
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