Deck 24: Drugs Used to Treat Autonomic Nervous System Conditions

Question 1

Levophed is the trade name of:

A) dopamine
B) norepinephrine
C) epinephrine
D) isoproterenol

Answer 1

norepinephrine

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is NOT an alpha₁ agonist?

A) midodrine (ProAmatine )
B) phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine )
C) isoproterenol (Isuprel )
D) oxymetazoline (Afrin )

Answer 2

isoproterenol (Isuprel )

Question 3

An example of alpha₂ agonists is:

A) clonidine (Catapres )
B) dobutamine (Dobutrex )
C) albuterol (Ventolin )
D) terbutaline (Brethine )

Answer 3

clonidine (Catapres )

Question 4

Ritalin is the trade name of:

A) dobutamine
B) guanabenz
C) pemoline
D) methylphenidate

Question 5

Alpha₂-receptor agonists are indicated to treat:

A) hypotension
B) hypertension
C) hypoglycemia
D) hyperglycemia

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of beta-receptor antagonists?

A) phentolamine (Regitine )
B) prazosin (Minipress )
C) labetalol (Normodyne )
D) metoprolol (Lopressor )

Question 7

The chemicals that bridge the synaptic clefts are called:

A) sympathomimetics
B) receptors
C) neurotransmitters
D) ganglions

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of the beta-receptor antagonists?

A) dizziness
B) insomnia
C) hypertension
D) lethargy

Question 9

Cholinergic neurons release:

A) epinephrine
B) norepinephrine
C) acetylcholine
D) dopamine

Question 10

Neurons that release norepinephrine, epinephrine, or dopamine are termed:

A) catecholamine
B) autonomic
C) synthesizing
D) adrenergic

Question 11

Cylert is the trade name of:

A) pemoline
B) ephedrine
C) dobutamine
D) clonidine

Question 12

Alpha₁-receptor agonists is contraindicated to treat:

A) hypotension
B) nasal congestion
C) pheochromocytoma
D) subconjunctival hemorrhage

Question 13

Chemical compounds containing nitrogen that are derived from the amino acid tyrosine are known as:

A) adrenalines
B) alpha-adrenergic receptors
C) catecholamines
D) thymosines

Question 14

The two main adrenergic receptors are alpha and beta. Whereas alpha-adrenergic receptors respond to adrenaline, beta-adrenergic receptors respond to:

A) nicotine
B) sympathomimetics
C) acetylcholine
D) norepinephrine or epinephrine

Question 15

The parasympathetic nervous system releases acetylcholine and is also known as the:

A) catecholaminic nervous system
B) cholinergic nervous system
C) cholinergic blocking system
D) sympathomimetic system

Question 16

Sympathomimetics (or adrenergic agonists) produce symptoms of:

A) somatic transmission
B) dopamine
C) the fight-or-flight response
D) the rest-and-relaxation response

Question 17

Catecholamines and noncatecholamines are:

A) adrenergic agonists
B) adrenergic antagonists
C) sympatholytics
D) muscarinics

Question 18

Alpha₂-receptors are often used in:

A) increasing renin release from the kidneys
B) reducing blood pressure
C) raising blood pressure
D) increasing plasma concentrations of norepinephrine

Question 19

Beta₁-receptor agonists are used to treat circulatory shock, cardiac arrest, and:

A) hypertension
B) constipation
C) tachycardia
D) hypotension

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of the beta₁-receptor agonists?

A) hypertension
B) cardiac arrest
C) tachycardia
D) constipation

Question 21

Visken is the trade name of:

A) pindolol
B) propranolol
C) terazosin
D) phentolamine

Question 22

The primary indication of atenolol (Tenormin ) is:

A) hyperthyroidism
B) preeclampsia
C) thyrotoxicosis
D) hypertension

Question 23

Cholinergic agonists are also called cholinomimetics or:

A) nicotinics
B) parasympathomimetics
C) parasympatholytics
D) muscarinics

Question 24

The types of cholinergic receptors that innervate smooth muscle and slow the heart rate are:

A) muscarinic receptors
B) nicotinic receptors
C) lacrimal receptors
D) salivary receptors

Question 25

Cardura is classified as:

A) a beta-receptor antagonist (non-selective)
B) an alpha-receptor antagonist
C) a beta-receptor antagonist (selective)
D) an alpha-receptor agonist

Question 26

Cholinergic blockers are also called anticholinergics or:

A) parasympatholytics
B) muscarinics
C) parasympathomimetics
D) tricyclics

Question 27

Pilocarpine is used most commonly in patients with:

A) glaucoma
B) hyperthyroidism
C) asthma
D) peptic ulcer

Question 28

Which of the following drugs is classified as an indirect-acting cholinergic agonist?

A) bethanechol
B) carbachol
C) neostigmine
D) pilocarpine

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of atropine?

A) dry mouth
B) convulsion(s)
C) urine retention
D) blurred vision

Question 30

Cognex is the trade name of:

A) tacrine
B) pyridostigmine
C) neostigmine
D) ambenonium