NU 641 Quiz 3 Exam Questions with Correct Answers
/.cholingeric - Answer-activated by acetylcholine, muscarinic, and nicotine
constricted pupils
increased saliva
bronchoconstriction
increased GI mucus
bladder fundus contraction
/.adrenergic - Answer-activated by NE, alpha, and beta
dry mouth
dilated pupils
increased contractility
increased HR
bronchodilator
bladder fundus relaxation
/.alpha adrenergic - Answer-vasoconstriction of blood vessels resulting in higher BP,
pupil dilation, and relaxation of the gut
/.beta-adrenergic - Answer-cardiac acceleration and increased contractility, vasodilation
of arterioles supplying skeletal muscles, bronchial relaxation, uterine relaxation
/.alpha 1 receptors - Answer-nasal congestion
hypotension
dilation of pupils for eye exam
/.alpha 2 receptors - Answer-HTN
/.beta 1 receptors - Answer-cardiac arrest, HF, shock
/.beta 2 receptors - Answer-asthma, premature labor contractions
/.alpha 2 agonists - Answer-decrease HR and cause vasodilation, ex. clonidine
/.beta 2 agonists - Answer-used to bronchodilator, ex albuterol
/.alpha blockers - Answer-block alpha receptors leading to vasodilation, used to treat
HTN, BPH, raynauds, and migraines, ex. prazosin, tamulosin
/.beta blockers - Answer-block the effects of catecholamines, can be selective or non
selective, mainly used for HTN after MI, HR control, ex atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol
, /.bethanechol - Answer-treats urinary retention, increases gastric tone, and diabetic
neuropathy, cholinergic agent, given PO or sub q
/.pilocarpine - Answer-treats increased eye pressure and dry mouth, cholinergic agent
/.anticholingeric drugs - Answer-blocks vagal impulses to heart
decreases respiratory secretions and bladder spasms
relaxes sphincter muscle of iris
treats tremors w/parkinsons
treats side effects of psychotropic meds
/.cholinergic blockers - Answer-scopolamine, ipratropium bromide, benztropine,
oxybutin
/.anorexiants - Answer-weight loss medications, used short term 8-12 weeks, approved
for BMI>30, chemically r/t amphetamines, high risk of tolerance and dependence, avoid
w/hx of substance abuse
ADRS: CNS overstimulation, withdrawal, increased glucose
Avoid MAOIs, insulin, lithium and Coumadin
/.factors that precipitate seizures - Answer-sleep deprivation, high caffeine intake,
hyperventilation, stress, hormonal changes, sensory stimuli, drug/alcohol abuse,
infection, fever, metabolic disorders
/.anticonvulsants - Answer-stimulate an influx of chloride ions associated w/GABA,
delay influx of sodium and calcium
/.Hydantoins - Answer--category of anticonvulsants; first line tx for tonic clonic and
partial complex seizures, ex ethotoin, fosphenytoin, phenytoin
-monitor w/liver and renal disease
-ADR: gingival hyperplasia, urine discoloration
/.carbamazepines - Answer--category of anticonvulsants, BB warning for blood
dyscrasias and Steven Johnson syndrome, ex. carbazepine, oxcarbazepine, valproic
acid
-Do not take with grapefruit juice
-ADR: liver damage
-Monitor CBC, BMP, TSH levels
/.succinmides - Answer--category of anticonvulsants, used for tx of absence seizures in
children and adults
-Delays calcium influx into neurons and decreases nerve impulses into the motor cortex,
absorbed in GI tract
-ADR: GI upset, hematologic issues (granulocytopenia)
/.lamictal - Answer--category of anticonvulsant
/.cholingeric - Answer-activated by acetylcholine, muscarinic, and nicotine
constricted pupils
increased saliva
bronchoconstriction
increased GI mucus
bladder fundus contraction
/.adrenergic - Answer-activated by NE, alpha, and beta
dry mouth
dilated pupils
increased contractility
increased HR
bronchodilator
bladder fundus relaxation
/.alpha adrenergic - Answer-vasoconstriction of blood vessels resulting in higher BP,
pupil dilation, and relaxation of the gut
/.beta-adrenergic - Answer-cardiac acceleration and increased contractility, vasodilation
of arterioles supplying skeletal muscles, bronchial relaxation, uterine relaxation
/.alpha 1 receptors - Answer-nasal congestion
hypotension
dilation of pupils for eye exam
/.alpha 2 receptors - Answer-HTN
/.beta 1 receptors - Answer-cardiac arrest, HF, shock
/.beta 2 receptors - Answer-asthma, premature labor contractions
/.alpha 2 agonists - Answer-decrease HR and cause vasodilation, ex. clonidine
/.beta 2 agonists - Answer-used to bronchodilator, ex albuterol
/.alpha blockers - Answer-block alpha receptors leading to vasodilation, used to treat
HTN, BPH, raynauds, and migraines, ex. prazosin, tamulosin
/.beta blockers - Answer-block the effects of catecholamines, can be selective or non
selective, mainly used for HTN after MI, HR control, ex atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol
, /.bethanechol - Answer-treats urinary retention, increases gastric tone, and diabetic
neuropathy, cholinergic agent, given PO or sub q
/.pilocarpine - Answer-treats increased eye pressure and dry mouth, cholinergic agent
/.anticholingeric drugs - Answer-blocks vagal impulses to heart
decreases respiratory secretions and bladder spasms
relaxes sphincter muscle of iris
treats tremors w/parkinsons
treats side effects of psychotropic meds
/.cholinergic blockers - Answer-scopolamine, ipratropium bromide, benztropine,
oxybutin
/.anorexiants - Answer-weight loss medications, used short term 8-12 weeks, approved
for BMI>30, chemically r/t amphetamines, high risk of tolerance and dependence, avoid
w/hx of substance abuse
ADRS: CNS overstimulation, withdrawal, increased glucose
Avoid MAOIs, insulin, lithium and Coumadin
/.factors that precipitate seizures - Answer-sleep deprivation, high caffeine intake,
hyperventilation, stress, hormonal changes, sensory stimuli, drug/alcohol abuse,
infection, fever, metabolic disorders
/.anticonvulsants - Answer-stimulate an influx of chloride ions associated w/GABA,
delay influx of sodium and calcium
/.Hydantoins - Answer--category of anticonvulsants; first line tx for tonic clonic and
partial complex seizures, ex ethotoin, fosphenytoin, phenytoin
-monitor w/liver and renal disease
-ADR: gingival hyperplasia, urine discoloration
/.carbamazepines - Answer--category of anticonvulsants, BB warning for blood
dyscrasias and Steven Johnson syndrome, ex. carbazepine, oxcarbazepine, valproic
acid
-Do not take with grapefruit juice
-ADR: liver damage
-Monitor CBC, BMP, TSH levels
/.succinmides - Answer--category of anticonvulsants, used for tx of absence seizures in
children and adults
-Delays calcium influx into neurons and decreases nerve impulses into the motor cortex,
absorbed in GI tract
-ADR: GI upset, hematologic issues (granulocytopenia)
/.lamictal - Answer--category of anticonvulsant
