Test 1 Cholinergic / muscarinic

Question 1

Urecholine

Answer 1

• bethanechol
• muscarinic agonist
• stimulate smooth muscle in bladder
• used in post-op/partum and chronic bladder conditions
• tablet dosage forms

Question 2

Isopto Carpine

Answer 2

• pilocarpine
• muscarinic agonist
• open angle glaucoma
• miotic
• decrease intraocular pressure

Question 3

Aricept

Answer 3

• donepezil
• reversible cholinesterase inhibitor
• used in dementai
• increases Ach availability
• crosses BBB
• administer in evening to decrease chances of side effects
• do not use in pt who has COPD
• adverse effects: nausea, anorexia, etc
• 5 mg qhs

Question 4

drugs

Answer 4

• Aricept
• Isopto Carpine
• Urecholine