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Nervous System Drugs - Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
Q

True or False:

A spinal reflex can occur even if the spinal cord is completely severed?

A

TRUE!

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2
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Parasympathetic

“regulation”

A

Cholinergic

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3
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Sympathetic

“fight of flight”

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Adrenergic

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4
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Receptors of the Sympathetic (adrenergic) Nervous System

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Alpha 1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2, Dopaminergic

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5
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Stimulation of the _____ NS causes increase heart rate, respiratory rate, decrease in GI activity, dilation of pupils, constriction of blood vessels, dilation of bronchioles.

A

SYMPATHETIC

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Receptors of the parasympathetic (Cholinergic) NS

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Muscarinic, nicotinic

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Primary neurotransmitters for adrenergic sites

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Nonepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopmaine

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Neurotransmitter for cholinergic sites

A

Acetylcholine

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9
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Parasympathomimetic

A

Cholinergic Agents

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10
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DIRECT ACTING Cholinergic? INDIRECT ACTING?

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direct acting - Acetylcholine

indirect acting - Organophosphate compounds

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11
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An example of an anticholinergic

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Atropine (counteracts organophosphate poisoning.)

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12
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Adrenergic agents may be classified as _____

A

catecholamines or noncatecholamines

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13
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Sympathomimetics

A

Adrenergic agents

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14
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Adrenergic Agonist: These products are beta agonists and their main use is bronchodilation.

A

Albuterol

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15
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Antidote for Xylazine toxicity

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Yohimbine (Adrenergic blocking agent)

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16
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Reversal agent for dexmedetomidine

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Atipamezole (Antisedan)

17
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Tranquilizer: Phenothizaine derivative

A

Acepromazine

18
Q

Tranquilizer: Benzodiazepine Derivatives

A

Diazepam (Valium)

Alprazolam (Xanax)

19
Q

Has potent anticonvulsant properties, relief of anxiety, muscle relaxant

A

Diazepam

20
Q

Reversal for Morphine

A

Naloxone

21
Q

Alpha-2 Adrenergic agonist, sedative, analgesic “Kitty Magic” when + opiods and ketamine

A

Dexmedetomidine

22
Q

Ketamine may cause _____, which is why it’s often used with Diazepam

A

Muscle rigidity

23
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Prevention or Tx of vomiting, relief of mild pruritis, sedation, tranquilizer. Main side effect: Hypotension!

A

Acepromazine

24
Q

Controls chronic pain, 100x stronger than narcotic.

Opiod agonist, synthetic nacrotic

A

Fentanyl

25
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Anesthetic induction before administration of inhalant anesthetic

A

Propofol

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