Smooth Muscle Histamine Flashcards

1
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what are autacoids

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biological factors which act like local hormones, have a brief duration and act near the site of synthesis

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2
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histamine is a(n) _____________________

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autacoid

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3
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paracrine autacoid

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effects are mostly localized but large amounts can be produced and moved into circulation

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4
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endocrine autacoid effect

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may have systemic effect by being transported via circulation

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5
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endogenous peptides that cause vasoconstriction

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  1. angiotensin 2. vasopressin 3. endothelins 4. neuropeptide Y 5. urotensin
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6
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endogenous peptides that cause vasodilation

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  1. bradykinins/kinins 2. natriuretic peptides 3. vasoactive intestinal peptides 4. substance P 5. neurotensin 6. calcitonin gene related peptide 7. adrenomedullin
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7
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Fx/Activity of histamine

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  1. allergic and inflammatory rxns 2. anaphylaxis 3. gastric acid secretion (H2) 4. neurotransmitter 5. neuromodulator 6. immune fx via chemotaxis of WBC
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8
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histamine is sequestered/bound in granules on _______________ & _____________ cells

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basophils; mast

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9
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mast cell histamine is located in what tissues

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  1. nose, mouth, feet 2. internal body surfaces 3. blood vessels at pressure points and bifurcations
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10
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non-mast cell histamine is found in which tissues

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  1. brain 2. enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells
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11
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fx of non-mast cell histamine in the brain

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  1. neuroendocrine control 2. CV regulation 3. thermal and body weight regulation 4. sleep and arousal
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12
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fx of non-mast cell histamine in the ECL cells of the fundus of the stomach

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activates the acid producing parietal cells of the mucosa

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13
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release of histamine is mediated by _______________ via negative feedback in skin mast cells and basophils

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H3

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14
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what types of histamine releasing cell is not mediated by H3 negative feedback

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lung mast cells

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15
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_______________ release causes local vasodilation and release of inflammatory mediators (ex. CRP) and Antibodies

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histamine

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16
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_______________ has a chemotactic attraction for inflammatory cells - neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes

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histamine

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17
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__________________ inhibits the release of lysosome contents and several T&B lymphocytes

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histamine

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18
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rexposure of antigen causes degranulation –> release of histamine and other mediators, this is a ____________________ allergic reaction common with hay fever and urticaria

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type I

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19
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what defines chemical release of histamine

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  1. non-injury related release of histamine 2. release is triggered by an amine or a drug (morphine)
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20
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all histamine receptors are what type of receptor?

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G-protein coupled (metabotropic)

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21
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H1 is similar to what other receptor

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muscarinic R

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22
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H2 is similar to what other receptor

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5-HT R

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23
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H3 & H4 receptors are _______% similar to eachother

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40

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24
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T/F: all histamine receptors have constitutive activity

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TRUE

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25
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T/F: drugs that act on histamine R’s could be an agonist at 1 receptor and an antagonist or reverse antagonist at another

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TRUE

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26
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H1 & H2 receptors are _________-synaptic

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post

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27
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H3 receptors are ____________-synaptic

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pre

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28
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H1 receptors are found in what tissues

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  1. smooth muscle 2. endothelium 3. brain
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29
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H2 receptors are found in what tissues

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  1. gastric mucosa 2. cardiac muscle 3. mast cells 4. brain
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30
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H3 receptors are found where

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  1. brain 2. myenteric plexus 3. neurons 4. heteroreceptors 5. presynaptic autoreceptors
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31
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H4 receptors are found where

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  1. eosinophils 2. neutrophils 3. CD4 cells
32
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Actions of H1 receptors (@ molecular level)

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increase phophoinositol hydrolysis –> increased IP3 and ICF Ca2+

33
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Actions of H2 R (@ molecular level)

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  1. increase ICF cAMP 2. activates the IP3-DAG cascade (inc ICF Ca and protein kinase C)
34
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actions of H3 receptors

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decrease histamine release

35
Q

actions of H4

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chemotaxic effects on eosinophils and mast cells

36
Q

histamine receptors are stimulants of sensory nerve endings, especially those that cause ____________ &______________

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pain; itching

37
Q

which histamine receptor is responsible for the urticarial response, reactions to insects and stings, and signal inspiration and expiration is respiratory neurons

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H1

38
Q

which histamine receptor(s) are responsible for appetite and satiety

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H1 and H3

39
Q

which histamine receptor regulates the Neurotransmitter release inthe brain and peripheral tissues (Ach, amine/peptide release)?

A

H3

40
Q

low dose histamine will cause _______ - mediated __________________ effects in the CV system

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H1; vasodilatory

41
Q

higher dose histamine will cause _____________ - mediated, ____________________

A

H2; cAMP vasodialtion

42
Q

edema is the result of ______________ effects on microcirculation

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H1

43
Q

CV effects of histamine release

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  1. decrease in SBP and DBP 2. reflex tachycardia 3. arterial vasodilation –> warmth, flushing, and HA
44
Q

histamine release causes an increase in HR via the _____________ receptor, in response to the decrease in BP

A

H2

45
Q

which histamine is responsible for bronchoconstriction

A

H1

46
Q

T/F: H1 mediated bronchoconstriction is not normally an issue in small doses

A

TRUE

47
Q

H1 stimulation –> bronchoconstriction should be avoided in patients with what dz’s?

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asthma & cystic fibrosis

48
Q

effects of H1 stimulation on the GI

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  1. contraction of intestinal smM 2. large doses of Histamine –> diarrhea
49
Q

histamine release –> H2 agonism on _______________ cells –> increase in gastric acid secretion –> increase in ____________,________, & ___________

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parietal; AC (autacoid); cAMP, ICF Ca

50
Q

what is the “triple response” of histamine

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  1. red spot (redness 2/2 VD of microcirc) 2. wheal/edema (inflammation 2/2 capillary/venular endothelium separation) 3. flare (itching 2/2 depolarization of sensory nerve ending)
51
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dose related effects of histamine release

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  1. flushing 2. hotn 3. tachycardia 4. wheals 5. bronchoconstriction 6. GI upset
52
Q

what is an example of a physiologic anti-histamine

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epinephrine

53
Q

how doe physiologic anti-histamines, like epinephrine work?

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have the opposite effect of histamine on smM but act on different receptors

54
Q

what are some examples of histamine release inhibitors

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  1. cromolyn 2. nedocromil 3. B2 agonists
55
Q

what is an example of a H1 histamine receptor antagonists

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diphenhydramine

56
Q

what are examples of H2 receptor antagonist drugs

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  1. famotidine 2. ranitidine 3. cimetidine
57
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T/F: H3 and H4 receptor antagonist drugs are not available for clinical use

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TRUE

58
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MOA of histamine release inhibitors

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  1. reduce mast cell degranulation resulting from IgE -Ag complex
59
Q

biggest difference between 1st generation and 2nd generation H1 antagonist drugs?

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2nd generation are non sedating, 1st generation = strong sedating effects

60
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meds that are 1st generation H1 antagonists

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  1. diphenhydramine 2. hydroxyzine (atarax) 3. meclizine 4. chlorpheniramine 5. promethazine
61
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meds that are 2nd generation H1 antagonists

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  1. foxofendadine (allegra) 2. loratidine (claritan) 3. cetirizine (Zyrtec)
62
Q

H1 antagonist meds are absorbed rapidly with peak in __________ hrs and DOA of _____________h

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1-2; 4-6

63
Q

2nd generation H1 antagonists meds have a duration of action of _____________ hours

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12-24

64
Q

why do 2nd generation H1 antagonist meds have longer DOA compared to 1st generation

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decreased lipid solubility with 2nd gen

65
Q

H1 (2nd generation) antagonists are metabolized by the ___________________ liver enzyme

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CYP3A4

66
Q

MOA of H1 antagonists

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reversible competitive binding to H1 , negligable effects on H2, little to no effect on H3

67
Q

what are effects of H1 antagonists that are specfic to 1st generation meds

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  1. sedation 2. anticholinergic effects 3. local anesthetics
68
Q

effects of H1 antagonists (1st and 2nd gen)

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  1. anti nausea/emesis 2. anti-parkinsonism 3. andreonrectpro blocking
69
Q

toxicity of H1 antagonists

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  1. excitation and convulsions in children 2. postural hotn 3. allergic response
70
Q

clincial use of H1 antagonists

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  1. prevention of allergic rxns 2. prevention of motion sickness (1st gen)
71
Q

T/F: H1 antagonist medications are an effective way to treat pregnancy induced morning sickness

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false; H1 antagonists are teratogenic!

72
Q

what drug category is the first line in the prevention and treatment of allergic rxn’s, especially if given prior to exposure

A

H1 antagonists

73
Q

in the tx of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), H1 antagonists are a 2nd line tx after ______________________

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corticosteroids

74
Q

purpose of using of H1 antagonists for atopic dermatitis

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used more for sedation than anti-itch effect, it decreases awarness of itching (due to being so tired)

75
Q

H1 antagonists have no effect on the tx of ________________ & ______________

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asthma; angioedeam

76
Q

if clinical effectiveness of one group of H1 antagonists decreases over time, how can you combat this?

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change drug groups to restore effectiveness