Alpha-adrenergic agonists US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Alpha-adrenergic agonists Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Phenylephrine is primarily an _____ (alpha 1 or 2) agonist
Answer: 1
Flashcard 2: Activation of the 1 adrenergic receptor may cause urinary _____
Answer: retention
Flashcard 3: What effect do 2 agonists have on sympathetic tone? _____
Answer: Decreased (sympatholytic)
Flashcard 4: Tricyclic antidepressants antagonize the _____ adrenergic receptor
Answer: 1
Flashcard 5: terbutaline
Answer:
Extra: relaxation of premature uterine contractions β2 - agonist
Flashcard 6: tamsulosin
Answer:
Extra: BPH α1-antagonist, inhibits smooth muscle contraction, selective for prostatic receptors
Flashcard 7: donepezil
Answer:
Extra: Alzheimer's disease acetylcholinesterase inhibitor nausea, dizziness, insomnia
Flashcard 8: galantamine
Answer:
Extra: Alzheimer's disease acetylcholinesterase inhibitor nausea, dizziness, insomnia
Flashcard 9: rivastigmine
Answer:
Extra: Alzheimer's disease acetylcholinesterase inhibitor nausea, dizziness, insomnia
Flashcard 10: acetylcholine (ACh)
Answer: nucleus basilis a.k.a basal nucleus of Meynert
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