Week 1 Class & Pharm

Question 0

Epi - Class/Pharm

Answer 0

-Sympathomimetic

• Naturally occurring catecholamine that increases heart rate, cardiac contractile force, myocardial electrical activity, systemic vascular resistance, and systolic BP.
• Decreases overall airway resistance and automaticity
• Through bronchial artery constriction may reduce pulmonary congestion and increase tidal volume and vital capacity

Question 1

Atrophine Class/Pharm

Answer 1

Parasympatholytic/anticolinergic

Blocks parasympathetic nervous system (vagal effects on the heart).

• does not increase contractility, but may increase myocardial O2 demand.
• decreases airway secretions.