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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
10/11/2011

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presynaptic
Definition
neurotransmitters are released by the ______ neurons into the synaptic cleft
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norepinephrine
Definition
neurotransmitter released by sympathetic (adrenergic) nerves at the synapse with organs
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acetylcholine
Definition
neurotransmitter that is released by all presynaptic neurons at the synapse with the ganglia
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adrenergic agents
Definition
stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
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cholinergic agents
Definition
stimulate the parasympathetic system
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bethenechol (Urecholine)
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drug that is used for urinary retention
Term
pilocarpine HCL (Pilocarpine)
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drug that is used for glaucoma
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stimulate
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drugs _____ the intestine
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stimulates - retention
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic)drugs ______ the bladder and cause urinary _______
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constrict - decrease - increase
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic)drugs stimulate the pupils to ______, _____ intraocular pressure, and ______ flow of aqueous humor
Term
increase
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drugs stimulates the release of ACTH in synaptic spaces which _______ muscle strength
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cholinergic (parasympathomimetic)
Definition
type of drug used to treat myasthenia gravis and alzheimers
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decreased - dialation - constriction
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) cause _____ HR, vaso________, bronchial ________
Term
SLUDGE (salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, GI cramps, emesis)
Arrhythmias, sweating
Definition
adverse effects of cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drugs
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aminoglycosides
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drugs increase the neuromuscular blocking effects of ______________
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corticosteroids
Definition
cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drugs decrease the intended cholinergic effects of ______________
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30 minutes
Definition
pts with myasthenia gravis should take their cholinergics drugs _____ prior to meals to assist with swallowing
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cholinergic toxidrome
Definition
too much cholinergic drug causes _____________
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atropine (AtroPen)
Definition
anticholinergic used to dry secretions prior to anesthesia, increase heart rate, dilate puplis
Term
dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Definition
anticholinergic used to treat IBS and PUD
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propantheline bromide (Pro-banthine)
Definition
anticholinergic used to treat PUD
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scopolamine
Definition
anticholinergic used for preanesthetic sedation and motion sickness, IBS
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
Definition
anticholinergic drug used to treat urinary bladder urgency and incontinence
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ipratropium (atrovent)
Definition
anticholinergic used to treat asthma
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increase temp, decrease sweating, flushing, confusion/delerium, tachycardia, thristy
Definition
s/s of atropine overdose
Term
benztroine (cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
Definition
two anticholinergics used to reduce muscle tremors and rigidity w/ Parkinsons
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atropine
Definition
drug that should not be used in CHF unless severe bradycardia is present
Term
antifungals and antipsychotics
Definition
anticholinergics will caused decreased effectiveness of __________ and _____________
Term
Digoxin
Definition
anticholinergics will cause increase levels of __________
Term
increase
Definition
pre-op sedation and tricyclic antidepressants will ___ the effectiveness of anticholinergics
Term
xerostomia
Definition
dry mouth (anticholinergic s/e)
Term
mydriasis
Definition
dilated pupils (anticholinergic s/e)
Term
cycloplegia
Definition
paralyzed eye accomodation (anticholinergic s/e)
Term
hesitancy - retention
Definition
anticholinergics will cause urinary ______ and urinary ________
Term
adrenalin (epinephrine)
Definition
adrenergics act like _______
Term
relax - decrease
Definition
adrenergics (sympathomimetics) will cause smooth muscle in bronchi and stomach sphincters to _____ and will ______ gastric motility
Term
alpha 1
Definition
neo-synephrine (adrenergic) acts on the _____ subreceptors to dry the nose
Term
dobutamine
Definition
adrenergic drug that works on the beta1 subreceptors to increase cardiac output
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beta1
Definition
dobumutamine (adrenergic) acts on the ____ subreceptors to increase cardiac output
Term
albuterol
Definition
adrenergic drug that acts on the beta2 subreceptors to dialate the bronchiols of the lungs
Term
beta2
Definition
Albuterol (adrenergic) acts on the ____ subreceptors to dialate the bronchiols (lungs)
Term
adrenergic (sympathomimetics)
Definition
drugs used to treat shock, slow uterine contractions
Term
neo-synephrine
Definition
adrenergic drug that acts on the alpha1 subreceptors to dry the nose
Term
heart
Definition
beta1 blockers affect the ______
Term
lungs
Definition
beta2 blockers affect the _______
Term
dysrhythmias
Definition
combining adrenergics with anesthesia increases the risk for __________
Term
respiratory depression
Definition
combining adrenergics with tricyclic antidepressants causes ________
Term
hypertensive crisis
Definition
adrenergics combined with MAOIs cause a __________
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increase
Definition
combining antihistimines or thyroid meds with adrenergics will _________ the adrenergic effect
Term
albuterol
Definition
adrenergic drug that should not be used with a prolonged QT segment or cardiac changes
Term
epinephrine
Definition
adrenergic drug that should be administed subQ with a TB syringe for accurate dosing
Term
dopamine
Definition
adrenergic given for shock that must be on IV pump and have cardiac monitoring
Term
4 hours
Definition
do not give epi w/in ______ of another adrenergic drug
Term
adrenergic blockers
Definition
drugs that cause vasodialation and lower BP
Term
adrenergic blockers
Definition
drugs that can exacerbate depression
Term
adrenergic blockers
Definition
drugs that can cause impotence in males
Term
insulin
Definition
beta blockers can impare secretion of ______
Term
migraine headaches
Definition
other than cardiac, beta blockers are also used to treat _______
Term
timolol (Timoptic)
Definition
beta adrenergic blocker used to decrease the production of aqueous humor and decrease pressure of glaucoma
Term
Carvediol (Coreg) and Sotalol (Betapace)
Definition
two alpha/beta adrenergic blockers used for essential hypertension and HF
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dialating peripheral blood vessels
Definition
alpha/beta adrenergic blockers treat hypertension and HF by ________________________
Term
Al antacids and anticholinergics
Definition
two types of drugs that decreases beta blocker activity
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increase
Definition
beta blockers will ______ blood sugar
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