Deck 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

Adrenergics may be used to ________.

A) restore cardiac rhythm, treat hypotension, and dilate bronchioles in respiratory distress
B) treat hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, and angina pectoris
C) treat nonobstructive urinary retention, abdominal distention, and open-angle glaucoma
D) reverse the effects of insecticide poisoning, cholinergic crisis, or mushroom poisoning

Answer 1

restore cardiac rhythm, treat hypotension, and dilate bronchioles in respiratory distress

Question 2

The actions of cholinergics include ________.

A) increased blood pressure, pulse and respirations, and dilated bronchioles and pupils
B) decreased blood pressure and pulse
C) increased peristalsis and bladder contractions, decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils, and decreased intraocular pressure
D) drying of secretions, decreased motility of the GI and GU systems, dilated pupils, and increased heart rate

Answer 2

increased peristalsis and bladder contractions, decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils, and decreased intraocular pressure

Question 3

Propanolol

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Answer 3

Adrenergic blocker

Question 4

Epinephrine

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 5

Dopamine

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 6

Side effects of cholinergic blockers may include _________.

A) tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, nervousness, and hyperglycemia
B) hypotension, bradycardia, fatigue, depression, and hypoglycemia
C) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, bradycardia, bronchospasm, and respiratory depression
D) dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, confusion, and tachycardia

Question 7

The definition of a cholinergic is "A drug that

A) mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system."
B) blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system."
C) mimics the action of the parasympathetic nervous system."
D) blocks the action of the parasympathetic nervous system."

Question 8

Side effects of adrenergics include _________.

A) tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, nervousness, and hyperglycemia
B) hypotension, bradycardia, fatigue, depression, and hypoglycemia
C) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, bradycardia, bronchospasm, and respiratory depression
D) dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, confusion, and tachycardia

Question 9

Atropine

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 10

Side effects of beta blockers DO NOT typically include ________.

A) fatigue
B) hypotension
C) tachycardia
D) bradycardia

Question 11

The actions of adrenergic blockers include ___________.

A) increased blood pressure, pulse and respirations, and dilated bronchioles and pupils
B) decreased blood pressure and pulse
C) increased peristalsis and bladder contractions, decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils, and decreased intraocular pressure
D) drying of secretions, decreased motility of the GI and GU systems, dilated pupils, and increased heart rate

Question 12

Beta-blockers

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 13

Parasympathomimetics

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 14

Sympathomimetics

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 15

Neostigmine

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 16

The definition of an adrenergic blocker is "A drug that

A) mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system."
B) blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system."
C) mimics the action of the parasympathetic nervous system."
D) blocks the action of the parasympathetic nervous system."

Question 17

Side effects of cholinergics include the following, EXCEPT ________.

A) tachycardia and hypertension
B) bradycardia
C) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
D) bronchospasm and respiratory depression

Question 18

Pilocarpine

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 19

Scopolamine

A)Adrenergic
B)Cholinergic
C)Adrenergic blocker
D)Cholinergic blocker

Question 20

The definition of an adrenergic is "A drug that

A) mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system."
B) blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system."
C) mimics the action of the parasympathetic nervous system."
D) blocks the action of the parasympathetic nervous system."

Question 21

Isabella carries an Epi-pen at all times.She most likely carries it because she has ____.

A) high blood pressure
B) severe allergies that may cause anaphylaxis
C) migraine headaches
D) angina pectoris

Question 22

Elle is given medication prior to surgery to dry up her secretions.This drug is likely to be a(n) ____.

A) anticholinergic
B) adrenergic blocker
C) adrenergic
D) cholinergic

Question 23

Which medication is a cholinergic?

A) Epinephrine
B) Propranolol
C) Bethanechol
D) Atropine

Question 24

You are quite nervous about traveling with your friend, Isabella, who must have an Epi-pen for use in medical emergencies.You ask her for a mock demonstration on how to use it should you be required to do so.Isabella shows you how to ____.

A) dissolve it for administration
B) inject it
C) place it under her tongue
D) squirt it down her throat

Question 25

Adrenergic blockers are indicated for __________.

A) restoration of cardiac rhythm and dilation of bronchioles
B) treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia and angina pectoris
C) treatment of nonobstructive urinary retention and open-angle glaucoma
D) cholinergic crisis and treatment of bronchospasm

Question 26

You are incredibly excited about an upcoming trip to Asia, but are dreading the lengthy flight because you suffer from terrible motion sickness.A friend suggests that you "get the patch" to prevent motion sickness.What category drug is likely to be in the patch?

A) Cholinergic
B) Anticholinergic
C) Adrenergic blocker
D) Adrenergic

Question 27

Leslie takes medication for hypertension.What category of medication has he likely been prescribed?

A) Beta-blocker
B) Anticholinergic
C) Adrenergic
D) Cholinergic blocker

Question 28

Edward has been given medication to dilate his pupils for a medical procedure.To what category is this drug likely to belong?

A) Beta-blocker
B) Cholinergic
C) Anticholinergic
D) Alpha blocker

Question 29

Which is an example of an adrenergic drug?

A) Epinephrine
B) Propranolol
C) Bethanechol
D) Atropine

Question 30

Following a serious automobile accident, Salvador arrived at the hospital in shock.What type of drug would he most likely be given?

A) Cholinergic blocker
B) Adrenergic blocker
C) Cholinergic
D) Adrenergic

Question 31

Uses for cholinergic blockers include ________.

A) restoring cardiac rhythm, treating hypotension, and dilating bronchioles
B) treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, and migraine headache
C) treatment of abdominal distention and open-angle glaucoma
D) reversal of the signs and symptoms associated with organophosphate insecticide poisoning and treatment of bronchospasm

Question 32

Which is of the following is a beta-blocker?

A) Epinephrine
B) Propranolol
C) Bethanechol
D) Atropine