Autonomic Nervous System Drugs — Flashcards

Pilocarpine contracts the _____ muscle, which may be used to treat open-angle glaucoma

The _____ adrenergic receptor is coupled to Gi

_____ is an alpha-2 agonist that may be used to treat ADHD that is refractory to treatment with stimulants

_____ outflow of aqueous humor is increased with M3 agonists

Autonomics _____ is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that may be used to treat atropine overdose

Selective _____ agonists, such as albuterol, treat bronchoconstriction in asthma

The effects of _____ toxicity may be remembered with the mnemonic "DUMBBELSS": D: diarrhea U: urination M: miosis B: bronchospasm B: bradycardia/bradypnea E: excitation of skeletal muscle and CNS L: lacrimation S: salivation S: sweating

Cholinomimetics _____ Ach receptors are G-protein coupled receptors

Methyldopa is an _____ adrenergic agonist that primarily affects the CNS.

_____ inhibits Acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, resulting in lack of muscle contraction

Hint: which exotoxin