ANS Drugs

The neurotransmitter of the Sympathetic Nervous System is epinephrine or adrenaline.

• True

• False

The neurotransmitter of the Parasympathetic Nervous System is acetylcholine.

• True

• False

Adrenergic drugs turns ON the function of the PNS / rest and digest function.

• True

• False

Adrenergic antagonists turns ON the function of the SNS / fight or flight function.

• True

• False

Parasympathetic Drugs include:

Check all that applies.

• Cholinergic Agonist

• Anticholinergics

• Adrenergics

• Adrenergic Antagonists

The following are the effects of Adrenergic Drugs, except:

• Dilates pupils

• Increased heart rate and respiratory rate

• Decreased urination

• Increased uterine contraction

Effects of Adrenergic Antagonists, except:

• Increased GI motility

• Urination

• Increased glucose levels

• Bronchial constriction

Check all effects of Cholinergic drugs.

• Lacrimation

• Diarrhea

• Emesis

• Salivation

• Miosis

Anti-cholinergics are the drug of choice for patients with glaucoma.

• True

• False

Choose all the clinical uses of Adrenergic Drugs.

• CNS Stimulant

• Pressors

• Nasal decongestants

• Bronchodilators