Parasympathomimetics

Question 1

Five effects of cholinergics/ parasympathomimetics

Answer 1

1. Decreased HR
2. Vasodilation
3. Increased GI motility
4. Miosis
5. Increased salivation

Question 2

Side effects of cholinergics/ parasympathomimetics muscarinic effects SLUDDE

Answer 2

1. Salivation
2. Lacrimation
3. Urination
4. Defecation/ diarrhea
5. Dyspnea
6. Emesis

Question 3

Edrophonium is an _____________ acting _______________________ which means it inhibits the breakdown of Acetylcholine.

Answer 3

Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetic

Question 4

Edrophonium is an indirect acting parasympathomimetic that is used for the diagnosis of _______________________.

Answer 4

Myasthenia gravis

Question 5

Organophosphates are _________________
acting __________________________ which means they inhibit the breakdown of Acetylcholine.

Answer 5

Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetics

Question 6

Organophosphates are indirect acting parasympathomimetics that are used as an ________________________

Answer 6

Topical Anti-parasite VERY TOXIC

Question 7

Organophosphates are an indirect acting parasympathomimetic that are used as a topical anti-parasite (for ectoparasites). They are very toxic and can cause poisoning that would need to be treated with ________________________.

Answer 7

Pralidoxime (2-PAM)

Question 8

Pilocarpine is a _______________ acting ________________ which means it mimics acetylcholine.

Answer 8

Direct Acting Parasympathomimetic

Question 9

Pilocarpine is a direct acting parasympathomimetic which means it mimics acetylcholine. It is used to decrease ______________ ______________ in animals with __________________.

Answer 9

Intra-ocular Pressure
Glaucoma

Question 10

A condition characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles under voluntary control caused by a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

Answer 10

Myasthenia Gravis