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Autonomic and Somatic nervous system
Autonomic and Somatic nervous system- nursing pharmacology
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Pathology
Undergraduate 2
01/01/2011

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Term
sympathetic nervous system
Definition
this nervous system has short preganglionic neurons and long postganglionic neurons that release Nor epi at the synapse.
Term
the paravertebral chain
Definition
where are the axons and cell bodies of the postganglionics of the sympathetic nervous system located?
Term
parasympathetic nervous system
Definition
the postganglionics of this nervous system release Ach which activates a muscarinic receptor on the target organs.
Term
nicotinic
Definition
The somatic fibers release Ach which activates ________ receptors at the motor end plate.
Term
chromaffin
Definition
In the adrenal gland, __________ cells are the post ganglionic cells, they release epi and nor epi
Term
increased HR and increased FC
Definition

what is the sympathetic response to Β₁ receptors in the heart?

 

Term
decreased heart rate, and decreased FC
Definition

what is the parasympathetic response to Muscarinic receptors on the heart?

 

Term
constriction
Definition

what is the sympathetic response on α₁ α₂ receptors on the blood vessels?

 

Term
dilation
Definition
what is the sympathetic response to Β₂ receptors in the blood vessels?
Term
dilate (extra junctional)
Definition
what is the parasympathetic response to muscarinic receptors in the blood vessels?
Term
relax smooth muscle
Definition
what is the sympathetic response of α and Β receptors in the GI tract?
Term
Increased motility and tone
Definition
What is the response of parasympathetic receptors in the GI tract?
Term
mydrasis (dilation)
Definition

what is the sympathetic response of α₁ and Β₂ receptors in the eye?

 

 

Term
miosis (constrict pupil)
Definition
What is the response of parasympathetic receptors in the eye?
Term
urine retention reflex
Definition

what is the sympathetic response of α, Β receptors in the bladder?

 

Term
increased tone void
Definition
what is the response of parasympathetic receptors in the bladder?
Term
dilation
Definition

what is the sympathetic response of Β₂ receptors in in the bronchial smooth muscle?

 

Term
constriction
Definition
what is the parasympathetic response of the muscarinc receptors in the broncial smooth muscle?
Term
relaxation
Definition

what is the sympathetic response of Β₂ receptors in the uterus?

 

Term
Renin release
Definition

what is the sympathetic response of Β₁ receptors in the kidney?

  

Term
ejaculation
Definition

what is the sympathetic response of α₁ receptors in the male sex organ?

 

Term
erection
Definition
what is the response of parasympathetic receptors in the male sex organ?
Term
muscarinic
Definition
sweat glands are activated sympathetically and parasympathetically by which type of receptors?
Term
decreased sympathetic tone
Definition
what is the sympathetic response of α₂ receptors in the CNS?
Term
decreased transmitter release
Definition
what is the sympathetic response of α₂ receptors on presynaptic neurons?
Term
decreased transmitter release
Definition
what is the response of parasympathetic receptors on presynaptic neurons?
Term
α and B
Definition
Nor epi is an agonist of ___ and 
___ receptors
Term
dopamine
Definition
what is converted to nor epi in the brain or adrenal gland?
Term
COMT
Definition
nor epi may be taken up by the target organ and metabolized by _____
Term
uptake 1; MAO
Definition
also, nor epi may be broken down when _________ binds to it and takes it back to the nerve terminal where it is metabolized by _________
Term
extrajunctional receptors
Definition
The neurotransmitter may leave the synapse and contact _______________, which are usually waiting for hormones
Term
nor epi
Definition
all α and B receptors are activated by __________ but the response depends which organ the receptor is on.
Term
antagonist
Definition
the __________ does not produce a response, it blocks it.
Term
parasympathetic
Definition
In humans, the predominant tone tends to be ________.
Term
sympathetic
Definition
Blood pressure is only under _____________ tone.
Term

1. epinephrine

2. norepinephrine

3. dopamine

4. Pseudoephedrine

Definition
Name the 4 mixed adrenergic agonists
Term
Β₁  Β₂ 
Definition
Although epinephrine activates all four receptors, it has a greater affinity for _____ and _____
Term
increase BP and decrease HR
Definition
what will a large dose of epinephrine do to BP and HR?
Term
α₁ α₂
Definition
althought nor epi binds to all four receptors it has the strongest affinity for _____ and ____
Term
dopamine
Definition
this non selective adreergic agonist is used in heart failure and will cause the renal artery to dilate.
Term
Pseudoephedrine
Definition
This nonselective adrenergic agonist binds to receptors in mucous membranes and is vasoconstrictive. It can cause tachycardia
Term

1.Phenylephrine 

2. Methoxamine

Definition
Name the two selective alpha-1 agonists
Term
Phenylephrine
Definition
this selective α₁ agonist is a vasoconstricter given by I.V. to help with hypotension. A side effect may be bradycardia due to the baroreceptor reflex.
Term
clonidine
Definition
Name a selective α₂ agonist
Term
clonidine
Definition
this selective α₂ agonist is a centrally- acting antihypertensive
Term
beta agonists
Definition
these drugs usually have names that end in -ol
Term
Isoproterenol
Definition
name a nonselective beta agonist
Term
Isoproterenol
Definition
this non-selective beta agonist is used in transplants to maintain HR and decrease preload and afterload
Term
dobutamine
Definition

Name a selective Β₁  agonist

 

Term
Dobutamine
Definition

this selective Β₁ agonist is primarily used in cardiac patients to raise the force of contractions without raising heart rate in a low IV dose. However, a tolerance will develop quickly and over a few weeks and higher does will increase HR. 

 

Term

1. metaproterenol

2. terbutaline

3.albuterol

4. salmeterol

Definition

name the 4 selective Β₂ agonists

 

Term
terbutaline
Definition

this selective Β₂ agonist is given to relax a uterus having premature contractions.

 

Term
albuterol
Definition

this selective Β₂ agonist activates receptors in the airway to open them up

 

Term
salmeterol
Definition

this selective Β₂ receptor is used for asthma and has a long half life.

 

Term
Phentolamine
Definition
name a nonselective alpha antagonist
Term
Phentolamine
Definition
this nonselective alpha antagonist is used for O.D. of alpha agonists; used in patients with pheochromocytoma. Side effects: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, and parasympathetic effects because there can be no feedback inhibition.
Term
Prazosin, terazosin
Definition

Name two selective α₁ receptor antagonists

 

Term
α₁ 
Definition
selective ___ antagonists are used to treat hypertension, and these are good because feedback control can still be maintained, and the lack of orthostatic hypotension will develop over time
Term
Beta antagonists/ beta blockers
Definition
these drugs usually have names that end in -olol
Term

1.propranolol

2. nadolol

3.timolol

4. pindolol

Definition
name the 4 non-selective beta antagonists
Term

1. atenolol

2. metropolol

Definition

name 2 selective Β₁ antagonists

Term

1. labetalol

2. carvedilol

Definition

These 2 nonselective beta antagonists may also bind to α₁ receptors and cause problems for asthmatics.

-thy are 10x more selective for B than α₁, and the treatment of choice for heart failure.


 

Term

1. tyramine

2. ephedrine

3. psuedoephedine

4. amphetamine

Definition
name 4 indirectly acting adrenergic agonists
Term

1. cocaine

2. tricyclic antidepressants

3. amphetamine (high dose)

Definition
name 3 uptake blockers
Term
cocaine
Definition
this uptake blocker blocks transporter uptake 1, blocking the uptake of dopamine
Term
amphetamine
Definition
this uptake blocker can stimulate the release of transmitter and block its uptake
Term
extrajunctional
Definition
this synapse is located away from a nerve terminal
Term

Nicotinic

Muscarinic

Definition
functionally, these two receptors are very different, but they both use Ach as their agonist. 
Term

1. Ach

2. bethanechol

3. carbachol

4.pilocarpine

Definition
Name the 4 muscarinic agonists
Term
Ach
Definition
this muscarinic agonist has no clinical use
Term
bethanechol
Definition

this Choline Ester is a muscarinic agonist. it mostly effects the GI and urinary system when administered p.o. or s.c.

- used to prevent urinary retention

side effects: may cause overstimulation of muscarinic receptors (sweating constricted pupils)

 

Term
carbachol
Definition
this muscarininc and nicotinic agonist is used to produce miosis during ocular surgery
Term
localized areas such as the eye.
Definition
where is the only place that nicotinic agonists may be used?
Term
pilocarpine
Definition

this muscarinic agonist is an alkaloid with no nicotinic effects. It can be used topically to treat glaucoma. It's somewhat selective for salivary glands so it can help with sjorgren's syndrome (people cant make saliva)

 

Side effects: overstimulation of muscarinic receptors will resemble a jacked up parasympathetic system

 

Term

atropine

scopolamine

Definition
Name the two belladonna alkaloid muscarinic antagonists
Term

muscarinic antagonists

atropine

scopolamine

Definition
These drugs are used when a reduction of parasympathetic tone is desirable. They can be given preop to reduce salivations/bronchial secretions, reduce intestinal motility, treat overactive bladder, eye examinations, preventing motion sickness, treat poisioning by AchE inhibitor
Term
atropine
Definition

signs of poisoning by this muscarinc antagoinist:

dry as a bone

hot as a pistol

red as a beet

blind as a bat

mad as a hatter 

Term
cholinesterase inhibitors
Definition
these are used to enhance transmission at cholinergic junctions
Term
physostigmine
Definition
name an example of a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that readily penetrates the CNS.
Term
Physostigmine
Definition
this reversible cholinesterase inhibitor binds to the esteratic sit of AchE and is the drug of choice to treat poisoning with atropinic agents
Term
Pyridostigmine
Definition
these cholinesterase inhibitors do not penetrate the CNS and are used to treat myasthenia gravis. 
Term
neostigmine
Definition
this cholinesterase inhibitor is used as an antidote for an overdose of "curare-like" drugs
Term
edrophonium
Definition
this cholinesterase inhibitor is very short acting and is a diagnostic agent used to test for myasthenia gravis
Term
Donepezil
Definition
this cholinesterase inhibitor slows the progression of Alzheimer's 
Term
organophosphates : insecticides, nerve gases
Definition
this cholinesterase inhibitors irreversibly phosphorylate serine hydroxyl at active site of AchE
Term
malathion, parathion, diazinon
Definition
name three examples of insecticides
Term
sarin, soman, tabun
Definition
name three examples of nerve gases
Term
botulinum toxin (botox)
Definition
this prevents Ach release from cholinergic neurons and can prevent the nerve from releasing Ach at the motor end plate. Injestion of this toxin can be fatal, but small amounts of it are used dermatologically  
Term
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMJ)
Definition
these drugs are used to produce paralysis. They are nicotinic antagonists.
Term

1. tubocurarine (long duration)

2. pancuronium (intermediate duration)

Definition
Name the two non-depolarizing NMJ blocking agents
Term
tubocurarine
Definition
this NMJ blocking drug was developed from S.American blow dart poision. It also has a lot of ganglionic effects and may block sympathetic function
Term
succinylcholine
Definition
this deploarizing NMJ blocking drug doesn't block nictonic receptors, but prevents repolarization of the muscle. It may cause a histamine release
Term
neostigmine, pyridostigmine
Definition
Name 2 cholinesterase inhibitors that do not penetrate the CNS
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