Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

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Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: terbutaline

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Flashcard 2: tamsulosin

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Flashcard 3: donepezil

Answer:

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Flashcard 4: galantamine

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Flashcard 5: rivastigmine

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Flashcard 6: acetylcholine (ACh)

Answer: nucleus basilis a.k.a basal nucleus of Meynert

Flashcard 7: Tubocurarine is a(n) _____ neuromuscular blocking agent

Answer: non-depolarizing

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Flashcard 8: What catecholamine is contraindicated in closed-angle glaucoma? _____

Answer: Epinephrine (mydriatic effect worsens the glaucoma)

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Flashcard 9: Selective α1 adrenergic antagonists (except tamsulosin) may be used to treat _____

Answer: hypertension

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Flashcard 10: Echothiophate is a(n) _____ used to treat glaucoma

Answer: indirect cholinomimetic

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Acetylcholine receptors and function

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Cholinergic agonists (direct and indirect)

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Muscarinic antagonists

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Nicotinic antagonists

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Neuromuscular blocking agents

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Adrenergic receptor subtypes

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Alpha-adrenergic agonists

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Beta-adrenergic agonists

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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists

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Beta-adrenergic antagonists

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Sympathomimetics

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Autonomic drug interactions

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Clinical applications in autonomic disorders

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