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Farmer's Class
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
09/27/2009

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Term
Sympathetic Effect
Definition
pupil dilation, dec GI motility, inc HR & contractility, bronchial dilation, hepatic glucose release, vasoconstriction, inc coagulation, copious sweating
Term
ParaSympathetic Effect
Definition
pupil constriction, inc GI secretions & motility, dec HR w/ dec force, bronchial constriction, glycogen stored
Term
what parts of neurotransmitters can be modified by drugs?
Definition
Synthesis, storage, release, inactivation
Term
what are the ANS neurotransmitters?
Definition
Acetylcholine, norepi, epi
Term
Preganglionic neurotransmitter
Definition
ACh
Term
Parasympathetic postgangion neurotransmitter
Definition
ACh
Term
Sympathetic postganglion neurotransmitter
Definition
ACh, epi, NE
Term
cholinergic
Definition
receptors respond to ACh
Term
adrenergic
Definition
receptors respond to epi or NE
Term
Adrenergic receptors
Definition
Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2
Term
Cholinergic receptors
Definition
muscarinic, nicotinic
Term
nicotinic N receptor subtype location
Definition
all ANS ganglia and adrenal medulla
Term
nicotinic N receptor response
Definition
stimulate para and sympa postganglionic nerves, release epi from adrenal medulla
Term
nicotinic M receptor subtype location
Definition
neuromuscular junction
Term
nicotinic M receptor response
Definition
contraction of skeletal muscles
Term
muscarinic receptor subtype location
Definition
all para target organs: eye, heart, lung, bladder, GI tract, sex organs, sweat glands, blood vessels
Term
muscarinic receptor subtype response
Definition
Eye: miosis, near vision
Heart: dec HR
Lung: bronchial constriction, secretion promotion
Bladder: voiding of bladder d/t relaxed sphincters and bladder pressure
GI: salivation, inc secretions, inc intestinal tone and motility
Sex organs: erection
Blood Vessels: vasodilation
Term
alpha 1 receptor location
Definition
Eye, Arterioles, Viens, penis, prostate, bladder
Term
alpha 1 response to receptor activation
Definition
Eye: mydriasis
Arterioles: constriction
Veins: constriction
Penis: ejaculate
Prostate: contract
Bladder: contract sphincter
Term
beta 1 locations
Definition
Heart, Kidney
Term
beta 1 response to receptor activation
Definition
Heart: inc HR, force of contraction, AV conduvtion
Kidney: renin release
Term
beta 2 locations
Definition
Arterioles, Bronchi, Uterus, Liver, Skeletal muscles
Term
beta 2 response to receptor activation
Definition
Arterioles: dilation
Bronchi: dilation
Uterus: relaxation
Liver: glycogenolysis
Skeletal Muscle: enhanced contraction, glycogenolysis
Term
Cholinesterase
Definition
enzyme that breaks down ACh
Term
anticholinesterase
Definition
inhibits enzyme that breaks down ACh so it increases activation of ACh receptors and prolong ACh activity
Term
reversible anticholinesterase
Definition
neostigmine, physostigmin
Term
irreversible anticholinesterase
Definition
organophosates (insecticides)
Term
**Cholinergic Effects**
Definition
Inc para effct smooth muscle, cardiac, exocrine glands & eyes

Results: salivation, sweating, inc GI tone and activity, bradycardia, miosis, vasodilation

Uses: treat urinary retention or gastric distention, treat glaucoma

Antidote is atropine
Term
Myastheina Gravis
Definition
autoimmune process in which cholinergic receptors are destroyed by the immune system. Since receptors are damaged, we enhance ACh by stopping cholinesterase
Term
Alzheimer's disease
Definition
use cholinergics to improve neurotransmission
Term
Anticholinergic Actions
Definition
inhibit action of ACh at postsynaptiv receptor
Term
Anticholinergic Effects
Definition
allow SANS activity (fight or flight)
Term
Anticholinergic drug of choice
Definition
Atropine
Term
Atropine Uses
Definition
treat bradycardia
dec resp secretion pre-op
dilate eyes
reduce GI secretion & motility
relieve biliary/renal colic
*antidote to OD w/ cholinergics or organophosphates
Term
Atropine Side Effects
Definition
dry mouth, eyes, nose
blurred vision, photophobia
urinary hesitance, retention
constipation
tachycardia & palpations
Term
Atropine Precautions
Definition
glaucoma, urinary retention, tachycardia, asthma
Term
sympathomemetic
Definition
stimulates sympathetic nervous system
Term
Adrenergic Agonist Effects
Definition
inc HR & contractility
Vasoconstriction, inc BP
bronchodilation
uterine relaxation
Inc BG
inc muscle tone, tremor
pupillary dilation
Term
salivation
Definition
cholinergic
Term
Subsets of Adrenergic Agonists
Definition
Catecholamines
Noncatacholamines
Term
catecholamines
Definition
RAPIDLY degraded by MAO & enzyme COMT = SHORT half life, 1st pass effect = not PO
no crossing BBB
Term
Noncatecholamines
Definition
no breakdown by MAO or COMT = longer duration, ok for PO, crosses BBB
Term
Whew, some catecholamine rush!
Definition
Dr's response to saving kids life...inc HR, contractility, BG need, O2 need
Term
Epinephrine (adrenergic Agonist) activation
Definition
activates alpha 1,2 beta 1,2 dopamine & histamine = not specific
Term
Epi effects on alpha 1
Definition
vasoconstriction, topical surface bleeding, nasal decongestion, inc BP, mydriasis

can cause tissue necrosis so careful IV use
Term
Epi adverse effects on alpha 1
Definition
HTN, necrosis w/ IV, urinary retention
Term
Epi effects on alpha 2
Definition
eh..not of clinical significance
Term
epi effects on beta 1
Definition
inc HR & contractility = treat heart failure, cardiac arrest, shock
Term
epi adverse effects on beta 1
Definition
tachycardia
dysrhythmia
angina
Term
epi effects on beta 2
Definition
relax smooth muscle = bronchodilate & delay preterm labor
Term
epi adverse effects on beta 2
Definition
hyperglycemia, tremor
albuterol
Term
effect of dopamine receptor activation
Definition
renal vasodilation, urinary output
Term
Dopamine use as an Rx
Definition
in shock states = elevates BP by vasoconstriction and improved CO while sparing kidneys
Term
Epi-pen use
Definition
for acute allergic reaction
vasoconstriction and bronchodilation immediately
inc CO, block histamines
Term
Side effects of epi
Definition
rapid HR, HTN, high BG
Term
Contraindications for epi use
Definition
pts w/ tachycardia, high BP, etc
Term
Precations for epi
Definition
necrotic tissue, tachycardic pt, high BP
Term
epi drug interactions
Definition
MAOI (interact w/ everything), tricyclics
Term
why is epi use limited in clinics?
Definition
It's non specific
Term
Adrenergic drugs
Definition
alpha = phenylephrine (vasoconstrict, inc BP)
beta = isoproterenol (activates beta 1, improve cardiac conduction, inc CO & activates beta 2, bronchodilation)
Term
Alpha blockers
Definition
vasodilate, dec BP, not given for HTN
cerebral vasocontsriction alleviates migraines
Term
Beta Blockers
Definition
END IN olol
beta 1 = cardiac rate, contraction & conduction
beta 2 = bronchioles & blood vessels
non selective (propranolol)
Term
what drug do you give during a heart attack?
Definition
beta 1 blocker = dec HR & force of contraction, lower BP angina & MI, dec AV conduction, glaucoma
Term
beta 2 blocker use
Definition
dec glycogenolysis, and tremor
adverse effect = bronchoconstriction and hypoglycemia
blocks renin release = lower BP
Term
Beta Blocker prototype
Definition
Propranolol (non selective)
lower BP in HTN
performance anxiety
dec HR in tachycardia
dec chest pain in CAD/MI
reduce tremor
prevent migraines
Term
cardioselective beta 1 blockers
Definition
atenolol, metroprolol
Term
beta blocker pharmacokinetics
Definition
first pass, high protein binding, 1/2 life determines dosing frequency, lipid solubiliy = inc CNS side effects
Term
beta blocker side effects
Definition
bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, lethargy, depression, sleep disturbance
Term
which pts should you be cautious in beta blocker administration?
Definition
diabetics, PVD, heart failure, asthma
Term
where are cholinergic receptors located?
Definition
entire parasympathetic system
Term
where are adrenergic receptors located?
Definition
sympathetic nervous system
Term
Cholinergic activation (DUMBELS)
Definition
defecation, urination, miosis (constriction), electrical changes (slows HR), lacrimations (secretion)
Term
Anticholinestreases of note
Definition
physostigmine (atropine antidote)
neostigmine (tx myasthenia gravis)
donepezil (aricept - enters CNS to inc ACh)
Term
Anticholinergic (Atropine) uses
Definition
treat bradycardia
create pupillary dilation
slow GI tract
decrease secretions pre-op
Term
anticholinergic rhyme
Definition
blind as a bat
red as a beet
dry as a bone
mad as a hatter
hot as a hare
Term
Ipratroprium (Atrovent)
Definition
anticholinergic inhaled for respiratory problems
causes bronchoconstriction
Term
neuromuscular anticholinergic
Definition
Paralytic - use in surgery, ER, ICU
causes paralysis & hypotension
pts LOA is the same, treat for pain
Term
paralytic drugs
Definition
turbocurarine, succinylcholine, pancuronium
Term
albuterol and levalbuterol uses
Definition
beta 2 agonist, inhaled to cause bronchodilation
Term
alpha adrenergic blockers of consequence
Definition
Pazosin - anti HTN, treat BPH
Terazosin - anti HTN, treat BPH
Tamsulosin - treat BPH
Term
beta 1 blocker drugs
Definition
Metoprolol, Atenolol
Term
Nonselective Beta Blocker adverse reactions
Definition
bradycardia, AV block, reduced CO, hypotension, fatigue, lethargy, bronchoconstriction, inhibition of glycogenolysis
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