Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

Which extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g. due to antipsychotic use) occur within minutes to days? _____

Which serotonin receptors (2) are inhibited by mirtazapine? _____

Neuromuscular blocking drugs are selective for _____ nicotinic receptors

MPTP, a contaminant in illicit drugs, is metabolized to _____, which causes Parkinsonian symptoms

The extrapyramidal symptoms of antipsychotics may be managed with an M1 antagonist such as _____

Tiagabine is an anti-epileptic that exerts its effects by inhibiting _____

What effect do anti-muscarinics have on pupils (dilation or constriction)? _____

Compared to benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics are _____ likely to affect the sleep cycle.

Compared to **low-potency** typical antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics cause _____ **alpha-1** side effects

Patients taking Tizanidine can develop hypotension, weakness, and _____