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Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

Question 1 of 20

1

The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into the __________ and the __________.

Select one of the following:

  • Peripheral Nervous System; Central Nervous System

  • Autonomic Nervous System; Central Nervous System

  • Sympathetic Nervous System; Parasympathetic Nervous System

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

“Re-uptake” allows the neurotransmitter to be recycled into the nerve ending for the next transmission.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

The __________ neuron releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft; the __________ neuron contains receptors that, when filled, initiate a signal.

Select one of the following:

  • pre-synaptic; post-synaptic

  • post-synaptic; pre-synaptic

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

Cholinergic drugs are called __________ drugs because they stimulate __________ action.

Select one of the following:

  • para-sympathomimetic; parasympathetic

  • sympathomimetic; sympathetic

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Cholinergic drugs work at __________ receptors.

Select one of the following:

  • a. alpha

  • b. beta

  • c. dopamine

  • d. muscarinic

  • e. nicotinic

  • f. two (2) of the above are correct

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

The transmitter affected by cholinergic drugs is __________.

Select one of the following:

  • acetylcholine

  • epinephrine

  • norepinephrine

  • dopamine

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

__________ mimic the action of acetylcholine; whereas __________ inhibit acetylcholine destruction at receptor sites.

Select one of the following:

  • Cholinergic agonists; anti-cholinesterases

  • Anti-cholinesterases; cholinergic agonists

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

Because cholinergic agonists bind Parasympathetic Nervous System receptors, they can produce adverse effects in virtually any organ innervated by parasympathetic nerves.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

Toxic insecticides and nerve gases are made of __________.

Select one of the following:

  • irreversible anti-cholinesterases

  • reversible anti-cholinesterases

  • irreversible cholinesterases

  • reversible cholinesterases

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

Which of the following are antidotes for cholinergic and anti-cholinesterase drugs?

Select one of the following:

  • Atropine

  • b. Belladonna

  • c. Hyoscyamine

  • d. all the above are correct

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

Atropine __________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. blocks cholinergic activity in the eye

  • b. causes mydriasis

  • c. causes the pupil to dilate

  • d. all the avove are correct

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

Adrenergic drugs are called __________ drugs because they stimulate __________ action.

Select one of the following:

  • para-sympathomimetic; parasympathetic

  • sympathomimetic; sympathetic

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

The transmitter(s) affected by adrenergic drugs is (are) __________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. acetylcholine

  • b. epinephrine

  • c. norepinephrine

  • d. dopamine

  • e. b, c, and d are correct

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

Non-catecholamines cannot be taken orally because they are destroyed by digestive enzymes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

“Synthetic” catecholamines have a shorter duration of action than “natural” catecholamines produced by the body.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

Positive chronotropic effects make the heart beat faster.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

Direct-acting adrenergics __________; whereas indirect-acting adrenergics __________.

Select one of the following:

  • work on the target organ; trigger neurotransmitter release

  • trigger neurotransmitter release; work on the target organ

  • they can both work on target organs and trigger neurotransmitter release

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

Adrenergic blocking drugs are called __________ drugs because they block __________ impulses.

Select one of the following:

  • para-sympatholytic; parasympathetic

  • sympatholytic; sympathetic

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Alpha blocker receptors are located on blood vessel walls where they cause vessel dilation when occupied.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

Beta 1 receptors are primarily located in the __________; whereas beta 2 receptors are primarily located in the __________.

Select one of the following:

  • heart; bronchi and blood vessels

  • bronchi and blood vessels; heart

  • heart; bladder

  • bladder; bronchi and blood vessels

Explanation

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