Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

What is the clinical use for galantamine, rivastigmine, donepezil, and tacrine?

Epinephrine causes broncho-_____

Benztropine may be used to treat extrapyramidal side effects caused by _____ drugs (e.g. dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism)

Which acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is less commonly used than pyridostigmine to treat myasthenia gravis?

Treatment of ileus includes bowel rest, electrolyte correction, and _____ drugs (stimulate intestinal motility)

Does pralidoxime reverse the flaccid paralysis associated with cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning? _____

Which "DUMBBELSS" symptom is NOT alleviated by atropine administration in cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning?_____

Are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) associated with sexual dysfunction? _____

Tricyclic antidepressants antagonize the _____ adrenergic receptor

In addition to asthma, ipratropium may also be used to treat _____