Pharmacology Test 2 Flashcards
the nervous system can be divided into what two minor systems?
CNS and PNS
two subsystems of the PNS
1). Autonomic Nervous System 2). Somatic Nervous System
two subsystems of the Somatic Nervous System
Sensory (afferent), Motor (efferent)
two divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
what type of receptors does the sympathetic nervous system utilize?
Adrenergic
what type of receptors does the parasympathetic nervous system utilize?
cholinergic receptors
what are the types of adrenergic receptors?
alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-1, and beta-2
what are the types of cholinergic receptors?
muscrainic (1, 2, and 3) and nicotinic (neural and muscular)
cholinergic drugs mimic _______
the PNS
anticholinergic drugs suppress ______
the PNS
adrenergic drugs mimic ______
the SNS
alpha and beta-blockers supress _____
the SNS
T/F: within the ANS, two neurons link the CNS to the effector organ
True
Pre/postganglionic fiber length comparision between SNS and PNS
PNS: long mylinated pre and short post
SNS: short mylinated pre and long post
T/F: the synapse between the preganglionic and postganglionic fiber within the ANS is always nicotinic?
True
the sympathetic division can be found exiting which region of the spinal cord?
thoracolumbar (T1-L2)
the parasympathetic division can be found exiting which regions of the spinal cord?
carniosacral (CN 3, 7, 9 and 10; S2-4)
what is the only exception to the 2 neuron rule within the ANS?
adrenal gland within the sympathetic division
which division of the ANS will have more extensive branching?
sympathetic
which division of the ANS tends to create/cause more discrete reactions affecting only 1 organ/tissue?
parasympathetic
effect of SNS on heart?
increased HR (beta-1 and beta2),
increased contractility (beta-1 and beta-2)
effect of PNS on heart
decreased HR (M2)
SNS effect on lung airway muscles
bronchodilation (beta-2)
effect of SNS on lung bronchial secretions
increased secretion (beta-2)
decreased secretion (beta-1)
effect of PNS on lung airway smooth muscles
bronchoconstriction (M3)
effect of PNS on lung bronchial secretions
increased secretion (M3)
effect of SNS on arterioles
vasoconstriction of skin and visera (alpha-1, alpha-2)
vasodilation of skeletal muscle and liver (beta-2)
effect of SNS on liver
glycogenolysis, gluconeogensis (alpha and beta-2)
effect of PNS on liver
glycogen synthesis (M)
catecholamine neurotransmitters
dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine
if activated an excitatory ligand-gated ion channel would cause ______
Na+ or Ca2+ to flow into cell;
K- to flow out
if activated an inhibitory ligand-gated ion channel would cause ______
Cl- to flow into cell
Additional neurotransmitters
Glutamate, GABA, Dopamine, Serotonin, and Histamine
cholinergic muscarnic receptor primary locations
1) . visceral and bronchiole smooth muscle,
2) . Cardiac muscle,
3) . Exocrine glands, salivary,intestinal, lacrimal,
4) . sweat glands
cholinergic muscurinic response to stimulation
1) . viseral/bronchiole smooth muscle - contraction
2) . cardiac - decreased HR
3) . glands - increased secretions
alpha-1 receptor locations
1) . vascular smooth muscle
2) . intestinal smooth muscle
3) . radial muscle iris
4) . Urinary sphincter
5) . Spleen capsule
stimulation of alpha-1 receptors results in ______ everywhere except ______
contraction;
intestinal smooth muscle (relaxation)
location of alpha-2 receptors
CNS inhibitory neurons
response of alpha-2 receptors
decreased sympathetic discharge from CNS
location of beta-1 receptors?
cardiac muscle, kidneys, and fat cells
respones of beta-1 receptors
1) . cardiac muscle - increased HR and contractility
2) . kidney - increased renin secretion
3) . fat cells - increased lipolysis
location of beta-2 receptors
bronchiole smooth muscles, liver and skeletal muscle arterioles and cell, GI smooth muscle, uterus, gallbladder
response of beta-2 receptors in gallbladder and uterus
relaxation
response of beta-2 receptors in skeletal muscle and liver
arterioles - vasodilation
cells - increased metabolism and mass
other responses of beta-2 receptors
bronchiole smooth muscle - bronchodilation
GI smooth muscle - decreased motility
broad function of anticholinergic drugs?
suppress PNS
Key AE of anticholinergic drugs
ABCDs
what does ABCDs stand for?
agitation, blurred vision, constipation/confusion, dry mouth, stasis or urine and sweat
when should an anticholinergic drug be avoided?
1). history of urinary retention, 2). narrow angle closure glaucoma
what are some indications for anticholinergic drugs?
COPD, asthma, Parkinson’s, OAB, motion sickness, decreasing saliva/secretions pre-surgery, treating poisoning, opthalmic exams
Atropine indications
1). decrease saliva/secretions pre-surgery, 2). treat poisoning
MOA of anticholinergic drugs that treat OAB
antagonize muscarinic receptors on bladder smooth muscle => decrease contractions
general MOA of 1st gen antihistamines
bind histamine receptors in periphery and CNS = more sedation
general MOA of 2nd gen antihistamines
less muscarinic receptor binding = less anticholinergic effects
general MOA of antidepressants
primarily increases serotonin and NE; H1 antagonists (sedating) and muscarinic antagonists
anticholinergic drug that is an antidepressant
TCA (tricyclic antidepressants)
What is the Beers List?
list of potentially inappropriate meds on older adults
drugs on Beers list may worsen what symptoms?
delirium, CNS-effect (confusion), urinary retention
two general types of Cholinergic Drugs?
Direct Acting, Indirect Acting
Direct Acting cholinergic drugs do what?
act directly on muscarinic receptors
Indirect Acting cholinergic drugs do what?
inhibit Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
indications for Cholinergic Drugs
glaucoma, GI disorders (paralytic ileus), urinary retention, Alzheimer’s, diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
what is Alzheimer’s Disease associated with?
decreased levels of Ach
general MOA of Alzheimer’s drugs
reversibly bind AChE so it does not break down ACh (indirect acting)
AE of Alzheimer’s drugs
varies but mostly GI (N/V/D)
Cholinergic drugs will do what?
enhance the PNS (increase secretions)
Cholingeric AE
SLUDGE or DUMBELLS
what does SLUDGE stand for?
Sweating, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, GI cramping, Emesis (vomiting)
What does DUMBELLS stand for?
Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bradycardia, Emesis, Lacrimation, Lethargy, Salivation/Sweating
who should avoid Cholinergic drugs?
ppl w/history of COPD or asthma, urinary tract obstruction, Parkinson’s, Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
Therapeutic Concerns for Direct/Indirect acting muscarinic agents?
CV effects (bradycardia, decreased CO, syncope, hypotension), GI issues, bronchoconstriction, frequent urination, increased secretions
Atropine AE
low doses: dry mouth, high doses: blurred vision, hallucinations, confusion, coma
other Atropine AE
tachycardia, decreased bronchial secretions, constipation, urinary retention
where are alpha-1 receptors?
vascular smooth muscle
where are alpha-2 receptors?
presynaptic junction
where are beta-1 receptors?
heart, kidneys
where are beta-2 receptors?
Lungs, skeletal muscle blood vessels
where are beta-3 receptors
adipose tissue
stimulation of alpha-1 receptors results in what response?
vasoconstriction/vasodilation
stimulation of alpha-2 receptors results in what responses?
influence of NE release
stimulation of beta-1 receptors results in what responses?
HR, contractility, renin secretion
stimulation of beta-2 receptors results in what respones?
vasoconstriction/vasodilation, bronchoconstriction/bronchodilation
stimulation of beta-3 results in what?
impacts lipolysis
a positive iontropic effect does what?
increase stroke volume
a positive chronotropic effect does what?
increase heart rate
what are the general effects of catecholamines?
sympathommetic - they mimic the SNS
vascular effects of cataecholamines
EPI: peripheral vascular resistance (low = reduced; high = increased) NE: elevates BP
CNS effects of catecholamines
anxiety, tremors, headache
non-vascular smooth muscle effects of catecholamines
relax smooth muscles of GI tract, urinary retention, bronchodilation
metabolic effects of catecholamines
increase blood glucose, fatty acid levels, insulin secretion inhibition, increase glycogenolysis/glycuneogensis
net effect of epinephrine on all alpha and beta receptors
vasoconstriction & cardiac stimulation
what would epinephrine be used to treat?
anaphylactic shock, cardiogenic shock
how does epinephrine effect alpha receptors?
alpha-1: smooth muscle vasoconstriction alpha-2: presynaptic receptor
how does epinephrine effect beta-1 receptors?
increase strength/rate of cardiac contractions
how does epinephrine effect beta-2 receptors?
relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, activates glycogenolysis, dilates skeletal muscle blood vessels
how does epinephrine effect beta-3 receptors
activates lipolysis
NE mainly effects which receptors?
mainly alpha-1 but will also effect alpha-2 and beta-1
NE has little effect on which receptor?
beta-2
main effect of NE
increases BP, increases peripheral resistance, minimally increased HR
NE used to treat ___
severe hypotension septic shock
Dopamine is a precursor to ____
NE
Dopamine mainly activates ______
alpha-1 and beta-1 receptors
T/F: catecholamines can be used as vasopressors?
true
main effect of vasopressors
increase vasoconstriction –> increases BP and MAP
MOA of direct acting adrenergic drugs (DAADs)
directly stimulate the alpha or beta receptors
DAADs suffix
end in -rine
MOA of indirect acting adrenergic drugs (IAADs)
enhance effect of NE or Epi by inhibiting their reuptake or degradation; or increasing the release of NE
IAADs are sympatho_____
mimetic –> sympathomimetic –> they mimic the SNS
examples of IAADs
1). adderall (amphetamine) 2). Focalin 3). Vyvanse 4). cocaine 5). ephedrine
How does Cocaine work?
inhibits re-uptake of NE, significant vasoconstriction = hypertensive crisis, MI, stroke
how do mixed acting adrenergic drugs (MAADs) work?
work on direct and indirect pathways
rehab concerns for sympathomimetics
1). OTC cold remedies may contain phenylephrine 2). may induce: HTN, cardiac arrhythmias, angina 3). ephedra (weight loss products): cerebral hemorrhage, seizures, and death
effect of SNS on HR and SV
increase
mean arterial pressure (MAP) = _________
CO * peripheral resistance
General MOAs for antiHTN meds
affect variables in CO and MAP to alter BP
AntiHTN meds effect on variables of CO and MAP
1). reduce HR –> decrease CO and AP 2). decrease contractility –> decrease SV –> decrease BP 3). increase vasodilation –> lower peripheral vascular resistance –> decrease BP 4). reduce plasma volume –> decrease SV –> decrease bP
Classes of AntiHTN meds
1). diuretics 2). direct vasodilators 3). calcium-channel blocking vasodilators 4). beta-blockers 5). α1-Adrenoceptor Blockers6). Dual α- & β- blockers7). alpha agonists 8). RAAS inhibitors
what is the recommended initial therapy for all HTN patients?
Diuretics
Types of Diuretics
1). Loop 2). Thiazide 3). K+ sparring
which diuretic is the most frequently used?
Thiazide
MOA of loop diuretics
inhibits reabsorption of Na+, K+, chlorine – prevents reabsorption of water
AE of Loop Diuretics
dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, ototoxicity, hyperglycemia, increased LDLs
PK/PD considerations for Loop Diuretics
may be taken along with supplemental K+ or K+ sparing diuretics to reduce risk of hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis
Loop diuretics suffix
-ide
MOA for Thiazide diuretics
inhibits mechanism that favors Na+ reabsorption –> result in Na+ and K+ excretion and reabsorption of Ca2+
AE of Thiazide diuretics
similar to loop diuretics, may cause hypercalcemia and significant loss of K+
PK/PD considerations for Thiazide Diuretics
1). may be given along w/loop diuretics in cases of CHF, severe edema 2). favored for older adults to reduce Ca+ loss and maintain bone loss
which Diuretic is better choice for individuals prone to renal calculi?
Thiazide Diuretics
Thiazide Diuretic suffix
-azide
MOA for K+ sparring diuretics
inhibits the Na+/K+ exchange mechanism and limits the reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+. Limits osmotic gradient which drives reabsorption of water from tubule
AE of K+ sparring diuretics
hyperkalemia, nausea, lethargy, mental confusion
PK/PD considerations for K+ sparring diuretics
1). less effective at producing diuresis but are K+ sparring 2). Prevents hypokalemia (good for arrythmias)
Therapeutic Concerns with Diuretics
1). look for signs of hypokalemia or hyperkalemia 2). hyperglycemia and abnormal lipid levels 3). dehydration 4). DDIs with NSAIDs
T/F: there is a fall risk with diuretics
True: mental status can change due to hypo/hyperkalemia, dehydration
T/F: risk of orthostatic hypotension with diuretics
True, increased TPR
effect of NSAIDs in DDIs with diuretics
NSAIDs cause Na+ retention and decreases in renal perfusion –> cause diuretics to be less effective
MOA of direct vasodilators
inhibit smooth muscle contraction in arterioles to directly vasodilate the peripheral vasculature
AE of direct vasodilators
dizziness, orthostatic hypotension (reflex tachycardia - to compensate for fall in BP)
examples of direct vasodilators
apresoline and Loniten
T/F: direct vasodilators are commonly used
FALSE
MOA of Calcium-channel blocking vasodilators
block Ca2+ entrance into vascular smooth muscle, reducing smooth muscle tone and allowing for vasodilation
Classes of Ca-channel blocking vasodilators
1). dihydropyridines 2). phenylakylamines 3). benzothiazepines
effect of dihydropyridines
reduce arteriole tone
effect of phenylalkylamines
affect the heart
effect of benzothiazepines
affect heart and vasculature
AE of Ca-channel blocking vasodilators
HA, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia, reflex tachycardia, sweating, tremor, flushing, constipation
PK/PD considerations for Ca-Channel blocking vasodilators
1). useful when beta-blockers are contraindicated (asthma, DM, PVD) 2). originally developed for treating cardiac disease
MOA for beta-blockers
competitive antagonist, binds to beta receptors and prevents NE from binding, results in decrease HR, contractility and conduction
types of beta-blockers
1). non-selective 2). cardioselective
AE of Non-selective beta-blockers
contribution to peripheral vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, bradycardia, reduced exercise tolerance, dizziness, OH, depression, fatigue, sexual dysfunction
abrupt withdrawl of Non-selective Beta-blockers results in ______
arrhythmia, angina, MI
Non-selective beta-blockers suffix
-lol
MOA of cardioselective beta-blockers
selectively block beta-1 receptors without causing bronchoconstriction
AE of cardioselective beta-blockers
same as non-selective but no pulmonary effects
therapeutic concerns for beta-blockers
1). depresses HR and CO during exercise 2). may contribute to orthostatic hypotension 3). may cause CHF 4). masks symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetic pts.
MOA of alpha-1 adrenoceptor blockers
reduces sympathetic tone of blood vessels causing VD and decreased peripheral vascular resistance
AE of alpha-1 adrenoceptor blockers
orthostatic hypotension, nasal stuffiness, reflex tachycardia, arrhythmia
seletive alpha-1 blockers suffix
-azosin
therapeutic concerns for alpha-1 adrenoceptor blockers
fall risk increased risk of CHF
types of alpha agonists
alpha-1 receptor agonists alpha-2 receptor agonists
alpha-2 receptor agonists indications
HTN, anxiety/PTSD, spasticity
central-acting alpha-2 agonist for HTN MOA
decrease sympathetic output from CNS (decrease NE) by binding to presynaptic
AE of central-acting alpha-2 agonists
dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache
PT concerns for central-acting alpha-2 agonists
orthostatic hypotension, rebound hypertension
central-acting alpha-2 agonist that is in the form of a weekly patch
clonidine
clonidine indication
reserved for resistance HTN, ADHD, adjunct pain control
AE of clonidine
dry mouth, rash
what centrally acting alpha-2 agonist will be used with pregnant women w/HTN?
methyldopa
AE of methyldopa
sexual dysfunction, sodium/water retention with long-term use
Types of RAAS inhibitors
1). Direct renin inhibitor (DRI) 2). Angiotension 1 converting inhibitor (ACEi)3). Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
DRI MOA
block conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
AE of DRI
similar to ACEi and ARB
ACEi MOA
blocks conversion of angiotensin I and angiotensin II
downstream effects of ACEi
1). increases blood vessel VD, bradykinin >> increases VD 2). decreases aldosterone secretion >> decreases Na+ and H20 retention
ACEi indications
HTN, reduced ejection fraction heart failure, post-MI, post-stroke, kidney disease
Common ACEi AE
dry cough, hypotension/dizziness, hyperkalemia
rare ACEi AE
acute renal failure, angioedmea
PT concerns with ACEi
coughing, DDI with NSAIDs
ACEi suffix
-pril
ARB MOA
antagonist at receptor which blocks the binding of angiotensin II from the RAAS and other pathways
ARB indications
alternative if ACEi intolerant in HTN, kidney disease, HF
Common AE of ARB
hypotension/dizziness, hyperkalemia
Rare AE of ARB
acute renal failure, angioedema
ARB suffix
-sartan
which RAAS inhibitor is the best tolerated?
ARB
Therapeutic concerns about ACEi
cough (instant referral), NSAIDs are contraindicated
General therapeutic concerns for hypertensive agents
1). orthostatic hypotension 2). dehydration 3). caution w/heat 4). cannot use HR as exercise tolerance determinant 5). depletion of electrolytes 6). poly pharmacy
What are the 3 types of ischemic heart disease?
1). Arteriosclerosis 2). Angina3). MI
3 major forms of angina
1). exertional (stable) 2). Variant (Prinzmetal’s) 3). Unstable
Which type of of angina occurs prior to an MI?
Unstable, pain will increase with frequency, severity, and/or duration
Two common drug types used to treat angina pectoris?
Vasodilators and Cardiac Depressants
what are the subtypes of vasodilators?
Nitrates and Ca2+ blockers
what are the subtypes of cardiac depressants?
Beta-blockers and Ca2+ blockers
general goal of drugs treating angina pectoris?
relieve vasoconstriction and workload of the heart (reduce the O2 requirement)
where do nitrates work?
directly on vascular smooth muscle (not a receptor!)
general result of Nitrates
decrease preload/afterload –> reduce workload of heart -> reduce O2 demand
T/F: nitrates are DOC for acute angina attacks?
True, especially sublingual
Important patient education concerning Nitrates
proper storage and dosing
AE Nitrates
1). reflex tachycardia 2). dizziness 3). OH4). weakness
what type of angina requires beta-blockers to treat?
stable angina along with short-acting nitrates