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Nervous Flashcards

1
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Cholinergic =

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Parasympathetic

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2
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Adrenergic=

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Sympathetic

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3
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Alpha 1- adrenergic receptors do what

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Vasoconstriction

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4
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Alpha-2 receptors of the adrenergic system do what

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Generally inhibit skeletal muscle

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5
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Beta-1 adrenergic receptors do what

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Increase HR, force, and stimulates the renin system

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Beta-2 receptors of the adrenergic system does what

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Vasodilation, bronchodilation

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Direct Cholinergic drugs do what to the body

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Mimic acetylcholine which stimulate parasympathetic and can stimulate muscles

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8
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Indirect Cholinergic drugs do what to the body?

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Inhibit breakdown of acetylcholine

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9
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Bethanechol belongs to what drugs category and does what to the body

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Cholinergic direct acting, used for GI and urinary tract atony

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10
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Metoclopramide is used for what and belongs to what drug category

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Cholinergic direct acting, promotes gastric emptying and controls V

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11
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Cholinergic drug
Used for tx of urinary retention and Gi atony. Also a antidote to neuromuscular blocking agents

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Neostigmine

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12
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Organophosphates are commonly used for what

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Insecticide dips

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13
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What are anticholinergic drugs used for

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Decrease GI motility, dry secretions, prevent bradycardia, dilate pupils

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14
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Shorter acting anticholinergic drug, increases HR

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Atropine

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15
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What anticholinergic drug can be used to counteract organophosphates

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Atropine

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16
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Longer acting anticholinergic drug and used primarily as a preanesthetic

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Glycopyrrolate

17
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Adrenergic agonists do what to the body

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Stimulate sympathetic receptors mediated by epinephrine or norepinephrine (catecholamines)

18
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Adrenergic agonist drugs are used to

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Increase HR, BP, and dilate bronchioles

19
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What adrenergic drugs stimulates all receptors

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Epinephrine

20
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What Adrenergic drug is a Beta-1 agonist and is used for short term tx of heart failure

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Dobutamine

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