Drugs affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 1

The preferred term for muscarinic drugs is _________, and for antimuscarinic drugs is ______________.

Answer 1

Cholinergic; anticholinergic

Question 2

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs are used for their bronchodilation effects in the treatment of COPD via the inhalation route of administration?

Answer 2

Ipratropium, tiotropium

Question 3

What effect does the stimulation of the parasympathetic system have on the GI and urinary systems?

Answer 3

Increases activity

Question 4

Anticholinergic drugs can be used to treat _____ _____ after prolonged urinary catheterization or administration of general anesthetics.

Answer 4

Urinary retention

Question 5

Bethanechol and neostigmine can be used to increase GI motility in which of the following diseases?

Answer 5

Postoperative ileus

Intestinal stasis

Question 6

Anticholinergic drugs that can treat peptic ulcers by _________gastric acid secretions

Answer 6

decreasing