Pharmacology of ANS and NMJ Flashcards
1
Q
what is more useful- targeting postganglionic sympathetic and parasympathetic synapses or manipulating autonomic ganglia
A
targeting
2
Q
alpha 1 agonists are used for
A
decongestants and dilating the pupil
3
Q
alpha 2 agonists are used in
A
treatment of hypertension
4
Q
beta 2 agonists are used in
A
treatment of asthma
5
Q
beta 1 agonists are used in
A
treatment of hypertension, angina and cardiac arrhythmia
6
Q
muscarinic receptor agonists will
A
mimic the effect of the parasympathetic system ie slow heart rate, contract smooth muscle in airways and bladder, increase salivation etc
7
Q
musacrinic receptor antagonists will
A
block effects of the parasympathetic system ie increase heart rate, relax smooth muscle in airways and bladder, descrease salivation etc
