Parasympathomimetics and Parsympatholytics

Question 1

Bethanechol is a ______________ acting _______________________ which means it mimics acetylcholine.

Answer 1

Direct Acting Parasympathomimetic

Question 2

Bethanechol is a direct acting parasympathomimetic which means it mimics acetylcholine. It is used to treat GI _______________ and urine __________________.

Answer 2

GI Atony (intestines stop moving)
Urine Retention (bladder won’t empty)

Question 3

Neostigmine/Phyostigmine is an _________________ acting ___________ which means it inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine.

Answer 3

Indirect Acting Parasympathomimetic

Question 4

Neostigmine/Phyostigmine is an indirect acting parasympathomimetic which means it inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine. It is used to treat GI ________________ and urine ___________________.

Answer 4

GI Atony (intestines stop moving)
Urine Retention (bladder won’t empty)

Question 5

Anticholinergic Drugs are ANS Drugs also known as _________________________.

Answer 5

Parasympatholytics

Question 6

Anticholinergics or Parasympatholytics inhibit _____________________ by blocking _______________ .

Answer 6

Inhibit Acetycholine by blocking Receptors

Question 7

Anticholinergics or Parasympatholytics inhibit Acetycholine by blocking receptors. This results in __________________ dominance.

Answer 7

Sympathetic Dominance

Question 8

Anticholinergics or Parasympatholytics inhibit Acetycholine by blocking receptors. This results in Sympathetic Dominance. What are 5 effects of these drugs?

Answer 8

Increased Heart Rate
Decreased GI motility
Mydriasis
Decreased Salivation
Decreased Tear Production

Question 9

What are 2 common Anticholinergic or Parasympatholytic Drugs?

Answer 9

Atropine
Glycopyrrolate

Question 10

Atropine
Glycopyrrolate
Propantheline
and Aminopentamide are all what type of drug?

Answer 10

Anticholinergic/Parasympatholytic