Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 391: Adverse effects of paroxetine include anti-_____ effects and weight gain

Answer: cholinergic

Extra: Paroxetine is the SSRI most associated with anticholinergic side effects (e.g., dry mouth, constipation) and weight gain. This contrasts with newer agents like vilazodone, which are generally weight-neutral and have minimal anticholinergic activity.

Flashcard 392: Brimonidine is an _____ adrenergic agonist used to treat chronic open angle glaucoma

Answer: Alpha-2 (α2)

Flashcard 393: TCAs may cause _____ side effects, such as tachycardia, urinary retention, dry mouth, and confusion

Answer: anti-cholinergic

Flashcard 394: Cervical dystonia can be treated with local _____ injections

Answer: botulinum toxin

Flashcard 395: What effect does atropine have on the gut motility?_____

Answer: Decreased motility

Flashcard 396: What is used to reverse phase II of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade?_____

Answer: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Flashcard 397: Pharmacological treatment for intractable and distressing tics in Tourette syndrome may include _____-adrenergic agonists

Answer: Alpha-2

Flashcard 398: Pancuronium, vecuronium, and rocuronium are _____ (depolarizing or non-depolarizing) neuromuscular blocking agents

Answer: non-depolarizing

Flashcard 399: Aging of the organophosphate-cholinesterase complex leads to _____ binding

Answer: irreversible

Flashcard 400: What catecholamine may be administered to treat acute, severe asthma exacerbation? _____

Answer: Epinephrine