Test 2 part III Flashcards
Which variable is the primary stimulus that controls the loop of integration of CV function?
MAP
Changes in _____ will result in secondary compensatory responses that are aiming to achieve ______.
MAP; homeostasis
The SNS has a direct influence over 4 variables in the cardiovascular system:
- Peripheral Vascular Resistance (PVR)
- Heart Rate (HR)
- Contractile Force
- Venous Tone
The PNS has a direct influence over 1 variable in the cardiovascular system:
- Heart Rate
What are the other names for parasympathomimetics?
- Cholinoreceptor stimulators
- Cholinomimetc
Direct Acting Parasympathomimetic drugs have what action?
They act directly on nicotinic and/or muscarinic receptors.
What are the two categories of Direct Acting Parasympathomimetics?
- Choline Esters
- Alkaloids
What are the example drugs given for Choline Esters?
- Acetylcholine
- Bethanechol
- Carbocol
- Methacholine
Which direct acting parasympathomimetics are structurally similar to acetylcholine?
Choline Esters
What are the example drugs given for the Alkaloids?
- Nicotine
- Muscarine
- Pilocarpine
- Lobeline
Which category of Direct Acting parasympathomimetics are quaternary amines?
Choline Esters
Drugs that are hydrophilic, permanently ionized, and cannot cross the blood-brain barrier (have a small Vd)
Quaternary Amines
Which type of Direct Acting Parasympathomimetics are tertiary amines?
Alkaloids (nicotine, muscarine, etc.)
Drugs that are hydrophobic, lipid soluble, and can cross the blood-brain barrier (have a large Vd)
Tertiary
What is the mechanism of action for Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetics?
Drugs that form an irreversible or reversible bond with Acetylcholinesterase (Ach-E), increasing the availability of Ach in the system.
What are the three subtypes of Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetics?
- Simple Alcohols (Quaternary Amines)
- Carbamic Acid Esters (Quaternary or Tertiary)
- Organic Derivatives of Phosphoric Acid
Which indirect acting parasympathomimetic forms a bond for the shortest duration (non-covalent) with Ach-E?
Edrophonium (this is why it is used for the Tensilon Test)
Which Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetic is tertiary?
Physostigmine (used in central anticholinergic toxicity)
Which type of Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetics form an irreversible bond with Ach-E?
Organic derivatives of Phosphoric Acid (nerve gasses)
Which Organo-Phosphate (an indirect acting parasympathomimetic) is non-toxic in ophthalmic form? It is highly polar, so not well absorbed.
Ecothiopate