Ch. 15 text book terms Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is another term for adrenergic antagonists?
A
Sympathomimetics/sympatholytics
2
Q
What does the autonomic nervous system act on?
A
Smooth muscle and glands
3
Q
What does the somatic nervous system act on?
A
Skeletal muscles
4
Q
What are drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system?
A
Andrenergic agonists, adrenergics
5
Q
What are drugs that block the effects of adrenergic neurotransmitters called?
A
Adrenergic antagonists/adrenergic blockers
6
Q
What type of adrenergic antagonists affects both alpha 1 and 2 receptors?
A
Non-selective adrenergic antagonists
7
Q
Beta1 and 2 blockers not only decrease HR, but also cause…?
A
Bronchoconstriction
