Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 71: α-methyldopa is an α2 agonist that is primarily used to treat _____

Answer: gestational hypertension

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (α drugs)

Flashcard 72: Anti-muscarinics may cause acute angle-closure glaucoma due to decreased outflow of aqueous humor, secondary to _____

Answer: mydriasis

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Antimuscarinics)

Flashcard 73: Terbutaline and ritodrine are β2 receptor agonists that are used to relax _____ muscle

Answer: uterine smooth

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Sympathomimetics)

Flashcard 74: Adverse effects of long-acting β2 agonists (e.g. salmeterol, formoterol) include _____ and arrhythmia

Answer: tremor

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory (Asthma)

Flashcard 75: Muscarinic Ach receptors are _____ receptors

Answer: G-protein coupled

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Cholinomimetics)

Flashcard 76: Binge-eating disorder may be treated with _____, which is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine

Answer: lisdexamfetamine

Flashcard 77: What drug class do venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine belong to? _____

Answer: SNRIs

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 78: Homatropine is _____ antagonist used as a cycloplegic / mydriatic

Answer: muscarinic

Flashcard 79: Adverse effects of antimuscarinics include agitation, hallucination, and coma, especially in _____ patients

Answer: elderly

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Antimuscarinics)

Flashcard 80: What type of β-blocker is betaxolol? _____

Answer: Selective β1 antagonist (cardioselective)

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (β-blockers)