Deck 8: Drugs for Disorders Associated With the Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

The basic functions of the nervous system are to? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Recognize changes in the internal and external environments
B) Process and integrate these environmental changes
C) Destroy any foreign invaders
D) React to the environmental changes by producing an action or response

Answer 1

Recognize changes in the internal and external environments
Process and integrate these environmental changes
React to the environmental changes by producing an action or response

Question 2

When a flight or fight response is occurring, the following processes are stimulated or increased. (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Digestion
B) Urination
C) Glucose release
D) Heart rate and blood pressure

Answer 2

Glucose release
Heart rate and blood pressure

Question 3

What is the name of the part of the synapse where neurotransmitters are released from?

A) The synaptic cleft
B) The presynaptic neuron
C) The postsynaptic neuron
D) The receptor

Answer 3

The presynaptic neuron

Question 4

What are the two subtypes of adrenergic receptors? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Beta
B) Delta
C) Epsilon
D) Alpha
E) Pi

Question 5

Which neurotransmitter is released at the target in the sympathetic nervous system?

A) Acetylcholine
B) Dopamine
C) Norepinephrine
D) Serotonin

Question 6

ACh receptors at the end of postsynaptic neurons in the parasympathetic nervous
System are called:

A) adrenergic receptors
B) muscarinic receptors
C) nicotinic receptors
D) beta receptors

Question 7

A patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is started on the alpha blocker, terazosin. The pharmacist knows it is important to inform the client of which possible side effect?

A) Impotence
B) Diaphoresis
C) Dental caries
D) Constipation

Question 8

The pharmacist is caring for a patient with chronic nasal congestion. The patient is being treated with pseudoephedrine. What class of drug is this product?

A) Sympathomimetic
B) Parasympathomimetic
C) Anticholinergic
D) Adrenergic blocker

Question 9

The autonomic nervous system in primarily divided into the sympathetic nervous system and the somatic nervous system

Question 10

The nervous system is necessary to our body as it supports our skeleton.

Question 11

Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system produces a flight or fight response.

Question 12

When a neurotransmitter crosses the synaptic cleft, it usually binds on to a receptor in the post-synaptic neuron in order to continue the message.

Question 13

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system

Question 14

Muscarinic and nicotinic receptors are receptors found in the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 15

Salbutamol can also be used in tablet or injectable form to stop premature uterine contractions
because it relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus.

Question 16

Beta 1 adrenergic agonists are used as bronchodilators.

Question 17

An alpha adrenergic agonist would be used to vasoconstrict blood vessels and to decongest your nasal passages.

Question 18

Epinephrine would stimulate all four adrenergic receptors to produce its effects.

Question 19

Anticholinergics would produce the opposite action of parasympathomimetics.

Question 20

Anticholinergics cause dry mouth.

Question 21

Adrenergic blockers would produce the same action as sympathomimetics.

Question 22

A non-selective beta blocker would cause both cardiac and respiratory effects while a selective beta blocker would produce only cardiac effects at normal dosages.

Question 23

List the effects on various organs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated.

Question 24

Why is salbutamol preferred over ipratropium bromide for the treatment of asthma if they both bronchodilate?

Question 25

What effects would epinephrine have within the body? What receptors and nervous system are involved?