Reversible Indirect-Acting Cholinergic Agonist Drugs

Question 1

Which conditions do reversible cholinesterase inhibitors used for?

Answer 1

Produce pupillary constriction in the treatment of glaucoma and to increase muscle strenth in clients with myasthenia gravis

Question 2

Which drugs are used to treat myasthenia gravis?

Answer 2

Edrophonium scholoride (Tensilon), Ambenomium chloride (Mytelase), Pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon)

Question 3

What causes myasthenia gravis?

Answer 3

It is an autoimmune disorder where traveling antibodies block muscle receptors, preventing acetylcholine to stimulate the muscles

Question 4

What are the reversible cholinesterase inhibitor drugs?

Answer 4

Physostigmine (Antilirium) or Ophthalmic form (Isopto Eserine)

Question 5

What are the contraindications of taking reversible cholinesterase inhibitors?

Answer 5

Use caution when giving it to clients who have bradycardia, asthma, peptic ulcers, or hyperthyroidism. They are also contraindicated to clients with intestinal or urinary obstruction