What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system? - Answer-The parasympathetic and the sympathetic.
What system do Cholinergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that system? - Answer-The parasympathetic system, with ACH (acetylcholine).
What system do Adrenergics work on? W...
ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3 Questions
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What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system? - Answer-The
parasympathetic and the sympathetic.
What system do Cholinergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that
system? - Answer-The parasympathetic system, with ACH (acetylcholine).
What system do Adrenergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that
system? - Answer-The sympathetic system, with NE (norepinephrine) as well as
epinephrine and dopamine.
Fill in the blank: _____ make you wet, _____ dry you up. - Answer-Cholinergics make
you wet, anticholinergics dry you up.
When would your nicotinic system be activated? - Answer-During an overdose, with
high doses; It has undesirable effects.
What do cholinergics mimic? - Answer-They mimic the action of acetylcholine.
What do cholinergics treat? - Answer-Things like IOP, glaucoma, urinary retention,
muscle weakness, and Alzheimer's.
What are the actions of cholinergics? - Answer--Increase GI secretions
-Increase motility and gi/bladder tone
-Increase peristalsis
-Increase sweat and tears
-Increase urination
-Decrease IOP
-Constricts the pupils
What are complications of cholinergics? - Answer-Diarrhea, drool, polyuria, abdominal
cramps, bradycardia, and bronchiole constriction
What is the acronym to remember for Cholinergic Crisis? - Answer-"SLUDGE"
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urinary Incontience
Diarrhea
GI Upset
Emesis
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