Quiz 1: Vasoconstrictors and DIrect Vasodilators Flashcards
How is Norepinephrine made?
- Dompamine enters the synaptic vessel
- Dopamine beta Hyroxylase converts dopamine to Norepiniphrine .
- An action potential releases NE from the synaptic vessel.
Termination of Norepinephrine is done by:
- reuptake
- Dilution by diffusion
- Metabolim: Monamine Oxidae (MAO) and catechol-o0methyltranserase
List the Adrenergic receptors for the Sympathetic Nervous System?
- Alpha 1: Periphery
- Alpha 2: Central
- Beta 1: heart
- Beta 2: other smooth muscle
List the sympathetic nervous system Alpha 1 (Receptor) Postsynaptic effect on the body?
- Increase intracellular calcium
-Smooth muscle contraction
-Peripheral vasoconstriction
-Bronchoconstriction
-Inhibits Insulin secretion
Stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
-Mydriasis
-GI relaxatioin
List the sympathetic nervous system Alpha 2 (Receptor) Postsynaptic effect on the body?
PRESYNAPTIC IN THE PNS
- Decreases entry of calcium into the cell
- Limits the release of norepinephrine
POSTSYNAPTIC IN THE CNS
- Sedation
- Decreased sympathetic outflow
- Decreased BP
- Platelet aggregation
List the sympathetic nervous system Beta 1 (Receptor) Postsynaptic effect on the body?
INCREASE
- Heart Rate
- Conduction velocity
- myocardial contractility
List the sympathetic nervous system Beta 2 (Receptor) Postsynaptic effect on the body?
- Smooth muscle relaxation
- Peripheral vasodilitation
- Decrease in B/P
- Bronchodilitation
- Increases insulin secreation
- Increases glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
- Decreases GI mobility
What is the Sympathetic Nervous System?
- Thoracolumar origin (T1-T12)
- Preganglia near spinal cord
- Postganglia secret norpinephrine ->adrenergic fibers
What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
- Craniosacral origin 3, 5, 7, 10
- Preganglia near organs of innervation
- Postganglia secret acetylcholine (Ach) -> Cholinergic fibers
T/F: Acetylcholine activates both arms of the SNS.
TRUE
What creates acetylcholine?
- Choline + Acetyl CoA
What deactivates acetylcholine?
- Acetylcholinesterse
What are the cholinergic receptors?
- Nicotinic
- Muscarinic
_______ _________ : extended exposure to agonists reduces the number, but not their response. Results in tachyphylaxis.
- Down regulation
_______ ______ : chronic depletion of catecholamine or use of antagonists increases the number of receptors, but not their sensitivity. May account for withdrawal syndrome with beta blockers.
- Up regulation
Describe receptor Uncoupline?
- Occurs rapidly
- Inability of the receptor to bind G protein ( alter the function of the receptor)
Describe receptor Sequestration?
- Occurs more slowly
- Movement of receptors from the cell surface to intracellular compartments
Describe receptors downregulation on a cell?
- Prolonged process
- Movement of receptors from the cell surface to intracellular compartments, but then DESTROYED
What is pheochromocytoma?
-Uncontrolled release of catacolamines via a adrenal tumor which causes SNS stimulation.
T/F: a Catecholamine can be either a neurotransmitter or a hormone.
TRUE
What receptor does a catecholamine work on?
-Adrenergic receptor
What is a sympathomimetic?
-Compound that resemble catecholamines except that hydroxyl groups are not present in both the 3 and 4 posetions of the Benzene ring.
How are sympathomimetic classified?
- By their selectivity for stimulating the alpha and/or beta receptor.
Indirect acting sympathomimetics are:
- Synthetic non-catecholamines
- release endogenous neurotransmitter NE from postganglionic sympathetic nerve endings
Direct-acting sympathomimetics are:
-Catecholammines and synthetic non-catecholamines
All sympathomimetic are derived from ______.
-B phenylethylamine
Presence of ______ groups on the 3 and 4 postion of the benzene ring of the B phenylethylamine creates a CATACHOL.
- hydroxyl
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics for vasoconsticition effect:
-cutaneous and renal circulations
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics for vasodilation effect:
-skeletal muscle
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics for respiratory effect the lungs in what way?
-bronchodilation
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics for cardiac stimulation effect:
- Increased heart rate
- Increased myocardial contractility
- Vulnerability to dysrhythmias
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics for hepatic effect:
-glycogenolysis
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics modulate what hormones:
- insulin
- renin
- pituitary
Pharmacological effects of sympathomimetics for the CNS is:
Stimulation
T/F: The only time a vaopressor should be used is when the patient’s blood pressure must be increased immediately to avoid pressure dependent reduction in organ perfusion with subsequent ischemia.
TRUE
The pharmacologic response caused by a sympathomimetic is related to the _____ of the alpha and beta adrenergic receptors in the tissues.
-density
T/F: There is a direct relationship between the concentration of available sympathomimetic and the number of receptors.
FALSE (There is an inverse….)
What enzymes are responsible for inactivating the drugs containing the 3,4 dihydroxybenzene (catecholamines) structure?
- Monoamine oxidase (MAO)
- Catechol-o-transferase (COMT)
T/F: Administration of catecholamines is effective through oral, SQ, or IV routes.
FALSE (….effective through SQ and IV routes.)
Where are monoamine oxidase (MAO) primarily found?
- liver
- Kidnerys,
- GI tract
What is the best way for administration of Epi.
- SQ
- IV
What is the best way for administration of Dopa. or Norepi.
-IV
Metabolism of synthetic noncatecholamines would be:
- lack the 3 hydroxyl group
- Metabolism is often SLOWER that that of catechos
- Inhibition of MAO may prolong their duration of action.
- Patients on MAO inhibitors may manifest exaggerated responses when treated with synthetic non-catecholamines.
Metabolism of a synthetic non-catecholamine is metabolized by ______ and not by _______.enzymes.
- MAO
- COMT
Vasoconstrictors increase aterial _____ and ____ as well increase venous ______.
- resistence
- afterload
- return
What would be some reflex changes seen with vasoconstrictors?
DECREASE
- Heart Rate
- conduction
- contractility
What noncardiac effects are seen with vasoconstictors?
- Bronchodilate
- Glycogenolysis
- Insulin, renin, pituitary hormone
- CNS stimulation
What would be the indication for a vasconstrictor?
-Decrease in arterial resistance
After administering a proper dose of a vasoconstrictor iatrogenic affects can be seen in the patient. What would be the proper action?
-All is well….Iatrogenic means the results of administering the vasoconstrictor
What would be contraindications/complications for using vasoconstrictor:
- Worsen LV failure
- exacerbate RV failure
- Decrease renal blood flow
- Can mak hypovolemia
What would be the three natural catecholamines?
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Dopamine
Epinephrine stimulate what receptors?
- Alpha 1
- Beta 1
- Beta 2
T/F: Epinephrine is the most potent activator of Alpha 1 receptor.
TRUE
What does epinephrine increase?
- lipolysis,
- glycogenolysis
What does epinephrine decrease?
insulin
T/F: Epinephrine will still decrease renal blood flow even in the ABSENCE of changes in the systemic BP.
TRUE
Epinephrine stimulates renin release which is a ____ effect.
-indirect
A low dose of epinephrine of 1-2 mcg/min will:
-stimulate alpha 1 receptor at the skin, mucosa, and hepatorenal system WHILE beta 2 receptors are stimulated in the muscle