ANS Medications

The Alpha 1 Antagonist Tamsulosin is used to treat an enlarged prostate to increase urine flow and decrease urinary frequency. What would be a possible side effect of an Alpha 1 Antagonist

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Hypoglycemia

• Bradycardia

• Constipation

Albuterol is used as a bronchodilator for asthma and COPD.

What receptor does Albuterol affect?

• Alpha 1

• Beta 1

• Beta 2

• Muscarinic

Donepezil is an indirect cholinergic agonist used to treat Alzheimer's. What side effects would be possible with a cholinergic agonist? SELECT ALL (3) THAT APPLY

• Diarrhea

• Urinary Retention

• Bradycardia

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypotension

A patient with Narrow Angle Glaucoma should avoid medications in which class? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Sympathetic Agonist

• Sympathetic Antagonist

• Direct Acting Parasympathetic Agonist

• Indirect Acting Parasympathetic Agonist

• Parasympathetic Antagonist

The Non Selective Beta Antagonist Propranolol blocks both Beta 1 & Beta 2 receptors. What conditions could it be used to treat? SELECT ALL (3) THAT APPLY

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Hypertension

• Tachycardia

• Asthma

• Diarrhea

Which medication is a Parasympathetic Antagonist (Anticholinergic) used to treat Over Active Bladder (OAB)

• Oxybutynin

• Pilocarpine

• Phenylephrine

• Propranolol

Which medication could be used to dry up oral secretions before surgery or with end of life care?

• Atropine a parasympathetic antagonist

• Tamsulosin an Alpha Antagonist

• Metoprolol a Beta Antagonist

• Pilocarpine a parasympathetic agonist

Which drug would most likely be used first in an emergency situation in a patient with low blood pressure, slow heart rate or constricted Bronchi?

• Epinephrine a non-selective Sympathetic Agonist

• Propranolol a non selective Sympathetic Antagonist

• Donepezil an indirect acting Parasympathetic Agonist

• Tamsulosin a selective Alpha 1 Sympathetic Antagonist

Which Receptors would be the target with Sympathetic Nervous System medications? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Alpha 1

• Beta 1

• Beta 2

• Nicotinic

• Muscarinic

What action would result from stimulating the Alpha 1 receptor with a sympathetic Agonist?

• Vasoconstriction

• Tachycardia

• Bronchodilation

• Increased Salivation