Pharmacology Exam 2

Question 1

What does CNS stand for?

Answer 1

Central Nervous System

Question 2

What is the Somatic Nervous System responsible for?

Answer 2

Sensory and motor movement

Question 3

What are the two divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System?

Answer 3

Sympathetic - fight and flight; Parasympathetic - rest and digest

Question 4

What are the 7 areas affected by the nervous system?

Answer 4

BP, HR, RR, Temp, Water balance, Urinary excretion, Digestive function

Question 5

What is the primary function of Beta 1 receptors?

Answer 5

Heart/cardiac

Question 6

What is the primary function of Beta 2 receptors?

Answer 6

Lungs - vasodilation

Question 7

What effects do Alpha 1 receptors have?

Answer 7

Blood vessels - vasoconstriction, iris dilation, bladder closure

Question 8

What is the function of Alpha 2 receptors?

Answer 8

Insulin release

Question 9

What are the effects of a sympathetic response?

Answer 9

Increased BP, Increased HR, Bronchodilation, Decreased bowel sounds

Question 10

What is the neurotransmitter and receptor of the PNS?

Answer 10

Cholinergic drugs - Acetylcholine

Question 11

What is the neurotransmitter and receptor of the SNS?

Answer 11

Adrenergic drugs - Norepinephrine

Question 12

What are Muscarinic receptors responsible for?

Answer 12

Pupil constriction, GI motility, increase bladder contraction, saliva, slow heart rate, in some vascular smooth muscle

Question 13

What are Nicotinic receptors responsible for?

Answer 13

Skeletal system; muscle contraction

Question 14

What do adrenergic blocking agents do?

Answer 14

Block effects of sympathetic nervous system, block norepinephrine from receptor site, decrease BP, decrease HR, increase renal perfusion

Question 15

What is myasthenia gravis?

Answer 15

Chronic muscular disease caused by a defect in neuromuscular transmission of voluntary muscles (Tensilon diagnostic)

Question 16

What drug is used for Alzheimer’s?

Answer 16

Donepezil (indirect cholinergic agonist)

Question 17

What is Dobutamine?

Answer 17

Beta and Alpha Adrenergic Agonist (IV) - management of HF by increasing myocardial contractility

Question 18

What is Dopamine used for?

Answer 18

Beta and Alpha Adrenergic Agonist (IV) - management of shock, increased BP, HR, and improved renal flow

Question 19

What is Epinephrine used for?

Answer 19

Beta and Alpha Adrenergic Agonist (IV, IM, SQ, Nebulizer) - management of shock, allergic reactions, asthma attacks

Question 20

What is Norepinephrine used for?

Answer 20

Beta and Alpha Adrenergic Agonist (IV) - management of shock, increases BP

Question 21

What is Phenylephrine used for?

Answer 21

Alpha Specific Adrenergic Drug - management of hypotension, increases BP by constricting blood vessels

Question 22

What is Midodrine used for?

Answer 22

Alpha Specific Adrenergic Drug - management of hypotension, increases BP by constricting blood vessels

Question 23

What is Clonidine used for?

Answer 23

Alpha Specific Adrenergic Drug - management of hypertension, decreases BP and HR

Question 24

What is Isoproterenol used for?

Answer 24

Beta Specific Adrenergic Drugs (IV) - treats shock, bradycardia, heart blocks

Question 25

What is Albuterol used for?

Answer 25

Beta Specific Adrenergic Drugs (MDI) - treatment of bronchospasms, bronchodilation

Question 26

What is Terbutaline used for?

Answer 26

Beta Specific Adrenergic Drugs (PO, SQ) - treatment of asthma, COPD, bronchodilation

Question 27

What is Carvedilol?

Answer 27

Non-selective adrenergic blocking agent (PO) - treatment of hypertension and CHF

Question 28

What is Labetalol?

Answer 28

Non-selective adrenergic blocking agent (PO, IV) - treat hypertension, decreases BP

Question 29

What is Amiodarone?

Answer 29

Non-selective adrenergic blocking agent (PO,IV) - first-line cardiac life support medication

Question 30

What is Phentolamine?

Answer 30

Non-selective alpha antagonist - increases vasodilation

Question 31

What is the suffix of alpha1 drugs used to treat hypertension?

Answer 31

'-Zosin'

Question 32

What is Propranolol?

Answer 32

Non-selective Beta Adrenergic blocking agent (PO) - treatment of HTN, angina, palpitations, stage fright

Question 33

What is Timolol?

Answer 33

Non-selective Beta Adrenergic blocking agent (PO, gtts) - HTN, decrease intraocular pressure

Question 34

What is Atenolol?

Answer 34

Beta1-Selective Adrenergic blocking agent (PO,IV) - MI, angina, HTN

Question 35

What is Metoprolol?

Answer 35

Beta1-Selective Adrenergic blocking agent (PO,IV) - prevention of reinfarction post MI, angina, HTN

Question 36

What is Bethanechol?

Answer 36

Direct cholinergic Agonist (PO) - treats urinary retention

Question 37

What is Neostigmine?

Answer 37

Indirect cholinergic Agonist (SQ, IM) - diagnosis and management of myasthenia gravis

Question 38

What is Pyridostigmine?

Answer 38

Indirect cholinergic Agonist (PO) - long term management of myasthenia gravis

Question 39

What is Edrophonium?

Answer 39

Indirect cholinergic Agonist (IVP) - Diagnostic agent for myasthenia gravis

Question 40

What is Atropine?

Answer 40

Anticholinergic (blocking) Drug - treat bradycardia, dry secretions, dilate pupils

Question 41

What do anticholinergic drugs do?

Answer 41

Decrease GI activity and secretion

Question 42

What are the side effects of anticholinergic drugs?

Answer 42

Hot, dry, blind, red, mad