Pharm. LP-4

Question 1

Agonist

Answer 1

a drug that binds to the receptor, producing a similar response to the intended chemical and receptor.

Question 2

Antagonist

Answer 2

a drug that binds to the receptor either on the primary site, or on another site, which all together stops the receptor from producing a response.

Question 3

Adrenergic

Answer 3

working on adrenaline (epinephrine) or noradrenaline (norepinephrine)” (or on their receptors)

Question 4

Cholinergic

Answer 4

act upon the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, the primary neurotransmitter within the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)

Question 5

Anticholingeric

Answer 5

block the action of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine

Question 6

Adrenergic Blockers

Answer 6

used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias

Question 7

Sympathomimetics

Answer 7

drugs that mimic the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

Question 8

Sympatholytics

Answer 8

inhibits nerve impulses of the sympathetic nervous system

Question 9

Parasympathomimetics

Answer 9

a class of medications that activate the parasympathetic nervous system by mimicking or modifying the effects of acetylcholine

Question 10

Parasympatholytics

Answer 10

a substance or activity that reduces the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system

Question 11

Catecholamines

Answer 11

hormones made by your adrenal glands that are released into the body in response to physical or emotional stress

Examples:
dopamine
norepinephrine
epinephrine

Question 12

Mydriasis

Answer 12

dilated pupil or a wider pupil

Question 13

Myosis

Answer 13

constricted pupil or a narrower pupil

Question 14

Positive chronotropic effect

Answer 14

increase heart rate

Question 15

Positive dromotropic effect

Answer 15

increase the speed of electrical conduction in the heart

Question 16

Positive inotropic effect

Answer 16

increase the force of muscle contraction of the heart, resulting in an increased cardiac output