Peripheral Nervous System Flashcards
1
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A dramatic reduction in blood pressure triggering of the baroreceptor reflex will cause what to occur?
A
Reflex Tachycardia
2
Q
A dramatic increase in blood pressure triggering of the baroreceptor reflex will cause what to occur?
A
Reflex bradycardia
3
Q
What are the physiological effects of Muscarinic Agonists?
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4
Q
What is the name of the drug that binds directly to muscarinic receptors and mimics ACh?
A
Bethanecol
5
Q
What are the therapeutic uses for bethanecol?
A
Treats atonic bladder and urinary retention in postpartum and post-operative pts.
Rarely used to treat GERD to increase GI motility
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