Sympathomimetics Flashcards
What sets the pace of the SA node and is responsible for the phase 4 depolarization?
I-f “the funny current”
What is the resting membrane potential of nodal tissue?
-60
What is the resting membrane potential of nodal tissue?
-60
Which phases make up the nodal action potential?
Phase 0, 3, 4
All Alpha 1 receptors ______ levels of _____.
Increase, Calcium
All Alpha 2 receptors ______ levels of _____.
Decrease, cAMP
Alpha 2 receptors decrease cAMP by _____.
Inhibiting adenylate cyclase
Stimulation of Beta receptors causes a(n) _______ in _____.
increase, cAMP
Which beta receptors has an equal affinity for norepi and epi?
Beta 1
Which beta receptor has a greater affinity for epi than norepi?
Beta 2
What do dopamine 1 receptors do?
relaxation of peripheral smooth muscle
Dopamine 1 receptors _____ adenylate cyclase causing ______ cAMP levels.
Stimulate, increased.
Where are dopamine 2 receptors primarily located?
Brain
Dopamine 2 receptors _____ adenylate cyclase and decrease ______.
inhibit, ???
Where is Dopamine synthesized?
CNS Neurons
Where is Epi synthesized?
Second-order neurons and the adrenal medulla (80%)
Where is norepi synthesized?
Second-order neurons, adrenal medulla (20%), and CNS neurons
What are examples of alpha 1 agonists?
Norepi, Epi, Phenylephrine
What are examples of alpha 1 antagonists?
Phenoxybenzamine, Phentolamine, Prazosin
What are examples of alpha 2 agonists?
Dex, Clonidine
What are examples of alpha 2 antagonists?
Yohimbine (OTC for alertness)