Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

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Pharmacology AHEP 100
Rebecca  Kaspers
Quiz by Rebecca Kaspers, updated more than 1 year ago
Rebecca  Kaspers
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Question 1

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The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into the __________ and the __________.
Answer
  • Peripheral Nervous System; Central Nervous System
  • Autonomic Nervous System; Central Nervous System
  • Sympathetic Nervous System; Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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Cholinergic drugs are called __________ drugs because they stimulate __________ action.
Answer
  • para-sympathomimetic; parasympathetic
  • sympathomimetic; sympathetic

Question 5

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Cholinergic drugs work at __________ receptors.
Answer
  • a. alpha
  • b. beta
  • c. dopamine
  • d. muscarinic
  • e. nicotinic
  • f. two (2) of the above are correct

Question 6

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The transmitter affected by cholinergic drugs is __________.
Answer
  • acetylcholine
  • epinephrine
  • norepinephrine
  • dopamine

Question 7

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__________ mimic the action of acetylcholine; whereas __________ inhibit acetylcholine destruction at receptor sites.
Answer
  • Cholinergic agonists; anti-cholinesterases
  • Anti-cholinesterases; cholinergic agonists

Question 8

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

Question 9

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Toxic insecticides and nerve gases are made of __________.
Answer
  • irreversible anti-cholinesterases
  • reversible anti-cholinesterases
  • irreversible cholinesterases
  • reversible cholinesterases

Question 10

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Which of the following are antidotes for cholinergic and anti-cholinesterase drugs?
Answer
  • Atropine
  • b. Belladonna
  • c. Hyoscyamine
  • d. all the above are correct

Question 11

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Atropine __________.
Answer
  • a. blocks cholinergic activity in the eye
  • b. causes mydriasis
  • c. causes the pupil to dilate
  • d. all the avove are correct

Question 12

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Adrenergic drugs are called __________ drugs because they stimulate __________ action.
Answer
  • para-sympathomimetic; parasympathetic
  • sympathomimetic; sympathetic

Question 13

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The transmitter(s) affected by adrenergic drugs is (are) __________.
Answer
  • a. acetylcholine
  • b. epinephrine
  • c. norepinephrine
  • d. dopamine
  • e. b, c, and d are correct

Question 14

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Non-catecholamines cannot be taken orally because they are destroyed by digestive enzymes.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 15

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

Question 16

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Positive chronotropic effects make the heart beat faster.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 17

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

Question 18

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Adrenergic blocking drugs are called __________ drugs because they block __________ impulses.
Answer
  • para-sympatholytic; parasympathetic
  • sympatholytic; sympathetic

Question 19

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

Question 20

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Beta 1 receptors are primarily located in the __________; whereas beta 2 receptors are primarily located in the __________.
Answer
  • heart; bronchi and blood vessels
  • bronchi and blood vessels; heart
  • heart; bladder
  • bladder; bronchi and blood vessels
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