Pharm 1a- Unit 4: Meds that Affect the Peripheral Nervous System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

• Regulating heart rate and digestion

• Producing red blood cells

• Filtering waste from the blood

• Controlling bone growth

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand how medications affect the peripheral nervous system?

Open Ended

Explain the difference between afferent and efferent neurons using the definitions provided.

Multiple Choice

Which type of neuron transmits nerve impulses away from the brain or spinal cord toward the muscles and glands?

• Afferent neurons

• Efferent neurons

• Cholinergic receptors

• Adrenergic receptors

Fill in the Blank

Medications that focus on one type of receptor over another are called ___ medications.

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of neuropharmacology?

• The study of medications that alter the effects of the nervous system

• The study of muscle contraction

• The study of digestive enzymes

• The study of bone structure

Open Ended

Describe why it is important to review normal nervous system function before studying abnormalities.

Multiple Select

Which of the following conditions may be treated by neuropharmacologic medications?

• Epilepsy

• Depression

• Asthma

• Hypertension

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while PNS includes everything else.

• CNS includes only the brain, while PNS includes the spinal cord.

• CNS and PNS both include the brain and spinal cord.

• CNS controls voluntary actions, while PNS controls involuntary actions.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Constrict pupils

• Increase heartbeat

• Stimulate activity of intestines

• Relax airways

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system breaks into which two parts?

• Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

• Central and peripheral nervous systems

• Somatic and sensory nervous systems

• Afferent and efferent nervous systems

Fill in the Blank

Afferent neurons are also known as ___ neurons.

Multiple Select

Which neurotransmitters are found in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• Norepinephrine

• Dopamine

• Epinephrine

• Acetylcholine

Multiple Choice

Leslie visits his doctor because he’s recently been suffering from muscle weakness, tremors, and tingling sensations in his skin. Which part of his peripheral nervous system is MOST LIKELY damaged?

• the somatic nervous system

• the entire autonomic nervous system

• the sympathetic nervous system

• the parasympathetic nervous system

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key objective when learning about medication classifications?

• Memorize every medication name

• Recognize key information about medication classifications

• Ignore pharmacokinetics

• Focus only on side effects

Fill in the Blank

What are the three critical criteria to consider when classifying medications, as mentioned in the lesson?

Multiple Choice

Based on the lesson, what are two main ideas for designing study notes to help keep medication classifications organized?

• Flashcards and mind maps

• Table and wheel

• Charts and graphs

• Lists and outlines

Open Ended

Why is it not necessary to memorize everything about medication families, and what strategies can help with this?

Multiple Choice

Which strategies are recommended for remembering medication families?

• Memorize all drug names

• Use first name, last name, suffixes, prefixes and roots

• Focus only on side effects

• Ignore medication classifications table

Open Ended

If you were responsible for comparing several types of medications to each other, would you prefer to use a medication table or a medication wheel to classify what you discover? Why do you think one is better than the other for comparing medications?

Multiple Choice

What are the two main types of receptors that support the functions of the peripheral nervous system?

• Cholinergic and Adrenergic

• Muscarinic and Nicotinic

• Alpha and Beta

• Dopaminergic and Serotonergic

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function supported by receptors in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• Producing responses in the synapses

• Supporting the functions of PNS

• Digesting food in the stomach

• Importance of subtype receptors

Fill in the Blank

Which neurotransmitter do cholinergic receptors respond to?

Open Ended

List and briefly describe the three types of crucial cholinergic receptors.

Open Ended

Explain the difference in neurotransmitter response between cholinergic and adrenergic receptors.

Multiple Select

Select all the types of adrenergic receptors listed in the lesson.

• Alpha1

• Beta2

• Muscarinic

• NicotinicN

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective for this unit?

• Explain the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

• Differentiate between classifications of medications for the peripheral nervous system

• Establish a method of study for medication classifications

• Describe the process of medication absorption in the digestive system

Open Ended

After studying this unit, what are some key differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems that you learned about?