Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

What is the initial drug of choice for symptomatic treatment of myasthenia gravis? _____

_____ antagonists are associated with reduced insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes

_____ and trihexyphenidyl are antimuscarinic agents used to treat Parkinsonism, especially tremor and rigidity

Typical or first-generation antipsychotics treat psychosis by blocking _____ receptors Atypical or second-generation antipsychotics block both dopamine (D2) and serotonin (2A) receptors

What medications should be administered to patient for acute management of asthma exacerbation? (5) _____

On standard urine drug screen, nasal decongestants are anti-allergy drugs that may be a false positive for _____

Is pyridostigmine effective in acute myasthenic crisis? _____

What is pharmacotherapy of tardive dyskinesia? _____

Depression and diabetic neuropathy is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

One adverse effect associated with selective α1 adrenergic antagonists is _____