Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Which two components of the sympathetic nervous system are innervated by cholinergic fibers?
A
Adrenal medulla
Sweat glands
2
Q
*What are the 3 exceptions to the sympathetic post ganglionic fibers? i.e. which 3 are NOT releasing NE?
A
- Sweat glands
- Adrenal medulla
- Renal Vasculature Smooth muscle (afferent arteriole)
- ACh–> muscarinic receptor
- ACh–> nicotinic receptor
- Dopamine –> D1 receptor
3
Q
Tetrodotoxin
A
puffer fish
*prevents depolarization of Na channels
4
Q
MOA for Ciguatoxin
A
Opens Na channels causing depolarization of nerve
5
Q
Which drug causes temperature dysesthesia from eating reed fish?
A
Ciguatoxin
6
Q
What is the mnemonic for acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drug side effects?
A
Mad as a Hatter, dry as a bone, red as a something, . .
