ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3:
Cholinergics/Adrenergics UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
parasympathetic and the sympathetic.
What system do Cholinergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that system? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The parasympathetic system, with ACH (acetylcholine).
What system do Adrenergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that system? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The sympathetic system, with NE (norepinephrine) as well as
epinephrine and dopamine.
Fill in the blank: _____ make you wet, _____ dry you up. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cholinergics make you wet, anticholinergics dry you up.
When would your nicotinic system be activated? - CORRECT ANSWER - During an
overdose, with high doses; It has undesirable effects.
What do cholinergics mimic? - CORRECT ANSWER - They mimic the action of
acetylcholine.
What do cholinergics treat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Things like IOP, glaucoma, urinary
retention, muscle weakness, and Alzheimer's.
What are the actions of cholinergics? - CORRECT ANSWER - -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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Diarrhea, drool,
polyuria, abdominal cramps, bradycardia, and bronchiole constriction
What is the acronym to remember for Cholinergic Crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"SLUDGE"
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urinary Incontience
Diarrhea
GI Upset
Emesis
What is the antidote to Cholinergic Crisis: Early and Late stages? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Early stage: Atropine
Late stage (Bronchiole constriction, Heart problems): Epinephrine
What are some indications for an Anticholinergic? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asthma,
incontinence
What are complications of an Anticholinergic? - CORRECT ANSWER - Constipation,
blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, sedation, tachycardia
Cholinergics/Adrenergics UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
parasympathetic and the sympathetic.
What system do Cholinergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that system? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The parasympathetic system, with ACH (acetylcholine).
What system do Adrenergics work on? What is the main neurotransmitter of that system? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The sympathetic system, with NE (norepinephrine) as well as
epinephrine and dopamine.
Fill in the blank: _____ make you wet, _____ dry you up. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cholinergics make you wet, anticholinergics dry you up.
When would your nicotinic system be activated? - CORRECT ANSWER - During an
overdose, with high doses; It has undesirable effects.
What do cholinergics mimic? - CORRECT ANSWER - They mimic the action of
acetylcholine.
What do cholinergics treat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Things like IOP, glaucoma, urinary
retention, muscle weakness, and Alzheimer's.
What are the actions of cholinergics? - CORRECT ANSWER - -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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Diarrhea, drool,
polyuria, abdominal cramps, bradycardia, and bronchiole constriction
What is the acronym to remember for Cholinergic Crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"SLUDGE"
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urinary Incontience
Diarrhea
GI Upset
Emesis
What is the antidote to Cholinergic Crisis: Early and Late stages? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Early stage: Atropine
Late stage (Bronchiole constriction, Heart problems): Epinephrine
What are some indications for an Anticholinergic? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asthma,
incontinence
What are complications of an Anticholinergic? - CORRECT ANSWER - Constipation,
blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, sedation, tachycardia
