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1
Q

PaNS

Name the NT released at the postganglionic synapses?

A

ACh

ACETYLCHOLINE

2
Q

PaNS

What are axons that release ACh called?

A

CHOLINERGIC FIBRES

3
Q

PaNS

Cholinergic drugs are also called ________________ drugs, cuz effects imitate parasympathetic nerve stimulation.

A

PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC

4
Q

SyNS

What is the postganglionic NT?

A

NOREPINEPHRINE (NE)
aka
NORADRENALINE

5
Q

SyNS

What are fibers releasing norepinephrine called?

A

ADRENERGIC FIBERS

6
Q

SyNS

Which drugs are useful in treating systemic trauma, including shock and cardiac arrest?

A

ADRENERGIC DRUGS
aka
SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS (mimic effects of SyNS)

7
Q

What are drugs called which block or inhibit the release activity of NE?

A

ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS

8
Q

A beta-adrenergic blocking agent (aka beta-blocker) reduces the symptoms connected with what 3 shitty things?

A
HYPERTENSION
\+
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS
\+
ANGINA PECTORIS
9
Q

People taking beta-blockers must avoid which foods to maintain normal HR and BP?

A
CAFFEINE
\+
ALCOHOL
\+
SALTY FOOD