ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3: Cholinergics/Adrenergics Questions And Answers

ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3:
Cholinergics/Adrenergics Questions And
Answers

What do cholinergics treat? Things like IOP, glaucoma, urinary retention, muscle

weakness, and Alzheimer's.




What are the actions of cholinergics? -Increase GI secretions


-Increase motility and gi/bladder tone

-Increase peristalsis

-Increase sweat and tears

-Increase urination

-Decrease IOP

-Constricts the pupils




What are complications of cholinergics? Diarrhea, drool, polyuria, abdominal cramps,

bradycardia, and bronchiole constriction




What is the acronym to remember for Cholinergic Crisis? "SLUDGE"


Salivation

, ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3:
Cholinergics/Adrenergics Questions And
Answers
Lacrimation

Urinary Incontience

Diarrhea

GI Upset

Emesis




What is the antidote to Cholinergic Crisis: Early and Late stages? Early stage: Atropine


Late stage (Bronchiole constriction, Heart problems): Epinephrine




What are some indications for an Anticholinergic? Asthma, incontinence




What are complications of an Anticholinergic? Constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth,

drowsiness, sedation, tachycardia




What are some contraindications for an Anticholinergic? Myasthenia gravis, glaucoma,

HF, hyperthyroidism, enlarged prostate, obstruction, high heart rate