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| List 6 Cholinergic Agonists with Muscarinic Action |
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Definition
1. Acetylcholine chloride
2. Methacholine chloride
3. Carbachol chloride
4. Bethanechol chloride
5. Pilocarpine
6. Cevimeline (Evoxac) |
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Term
| List 2 Cholinergic Agonists with Muscatinic and Nicotinic Action |
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Definition
1. Actylcholine chloride
2. Carbachol chloride |
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Term
| List 2 Cholinergic Agonists with Muscarinic Action that are susceptible to Cholinesterase |
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Definition
1. Acetylcholine chloride
2. Methacholine chloride |
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Term
| What is the effect of a cholinergic agonist on the eye? |
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Definition
*constrict iris sphincter and ciliary muscle (accomodation for near vision)
*facilitates drainage of aqueous humor |
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Term
| What is the effect of a cholinergic agonist on the cardiovascular system? |
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Definition
*lowered pulse rate
*lowered peripheral vascular resistance |
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Term
| what is the direct effect of a cholinergic agonist on the heart? Why is there a decreased heart rate? |
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Definition
*increased K+ effulx from SA, AV nodes & atrial muscle = hyperpolarization
*less Ca2+ influx |
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Term
| What is the effect of a cholinergic agonist on the respiratory system? |
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Definition
*contraction of smooth muscle of bronchi
*increased bronchial secretion |
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Term
| What is the effect of a cholinergic agonist on the GI? |
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Definition
*increased secretory & motor activity
*increased peristalsis, relaxed sphincters |
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Term
| What is the effect of a cholinergic agonist on the GU? |
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Definition
*increased contraction of the bladder wall
*decreased contraction of teh sphincter muscles
*end result is urination |
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