Autonomic Nervous System Drugs — Flashcards

Bethanechol is a cholinomimetic agent used to treat post-operative and neurogenic ileus

The _____ adrenergic receptor is coupled to Gq

_____ is a Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor that is approved for lowering Intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Antihistamines_____ generation H1 receptor antagonists may cause dizziness (vestibular) and hypotension (blood pressure) due to anti-1-adrenergic effects

_____ is a selective 1A/D receptor antagonist used to treat BPH

Wine and aged cheese contain the sympathomimetic _____, which is metabolized by the enzyme monoamine oxidase-A

Autonomics (blockers) _____-adrenergic blockers can be used for migraine prophylaxis

_____ -adrenergic antagonists cause K+ to shift into cells, causing hypokalemia

_____ -adrenergic agonists cause K+ to shift out of cells, causing hyperkalemia

First Aid Pharmacology: Autonomics ( blockers) _____ is a -blocker that is associated with dyslipidemia as an adverse effect