Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 301: Is bupropion use associated with sexual dysfunction? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 302: Phenylephrine may be used as a _____ for ocular procedures

Answer: mydriatic

Flashcard 303: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors may be used to treat urinary _____

Answer: retention

Flashcard 304: What demographic is associated with organophosphate poisoning? _____

Answer: Farmers

Flashcard 305: Guanfacine differs from Clonidine in that is it _____ by cytochrome p450

Answer: metabolized (metabolized or not metabolized?)

Flashcard 306: Is phenoxybenzamine (alpha-blocker) selective or non-selective?

Answer: Non-selective

Flashcard 307: Which adrenergic receptor is sympatholytic? _____

Answer: $\alpha_2$ (Alpha-2) receptor

Extra: $\alpha_2$ receptors are presynaptic G_i-coupled receptors that provide negative feedback, inhibiting further norepinephrine release.

Flashcard 308: What adverse effect may pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine have on blood pressure? _____

Answer: Increased BP (Hypertension)

Flashcard 309: What is a lethal complication of cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning if untreated?_____

Answer: Respiratory failure

Flashcard 310: Cholinomimetics cause _____ of bronchial smooth muscle, which may exacerbate asthma or COPD

Answer: contraction