drugs autonomic

Question 1

purpose of drugs

Answer 1

mimic or antagonize autonomic effects

Question 2

agonists

Answer 2

mimetics

Question 3

antagonist

Answer 3

blockers

Question 4

beta blockers

Answer 4

metaprolol
- blcks NE binding of B1 receptor
- decreases heart rate and contractility to treat hypertension

Question 5

beta agonist

Answer 5

albuterol
- mimics NE to stimulate B2
- increases bronchodilation in asthma or COPD (by opening airway diameter)

Question 6

alpha antagonists

Answer 6

prazosin
- blocks A1 receptors in blood vessels to relax smooth and treat hypertension

Question 7

alpha agonists

Answer 7

brimonidine
- stimulates A2 receptors to reduce aqueous humor secretion and intraocular pressure in glaucoma

Question 8

antimuscaranics/anticholinergic

Answer 8

blocks acetylcholine binding

Question 9

topicamide

Answer 9

(antimuscarinic)
cause pupil dilation for retina check

Question 10

solifenacin

Answer 10

(antimuscarnic)
reduces bladder sphincter relaxation for incontinence

Question 11

muscarinics/cholinergics

Answer 11

mimics ACH or increases release

Question 12

cisapride

Answer 12

(muscarinic)
increase GI motility for constipation