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NSM Pharm Quiz 2 - Adrenergics and Cholinergics

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Norepinephrine is primarily associated with the:

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

parasympathetic nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

sympathetic nervous system

2.

Alpha receptors are primarily associated with:

a)

The airways

b)

Smooth vascular muscle

c)

The heart and lungs

d)

The lungs

3.

TRUE or FALSE: Alpha 1 agonists cause release of norepinephrine, which leads to vasoconstriction

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Alpha 1 antagonists inhibit the release of _________, leading to _________

a)

norepinephrine; vasodilation

b)

acetylcholine; increased heart rate

c)

norepinephrine; vasoconstriction

d)

norepinephrine; bronchodilation

5.

Which of the alpha antagonists promotes the release of norepinephrine to cause vasoconstriction?

a)

Alpha 1 antagonist

b)

Alpha 2 antagonist

6.

Beta 1 agonists cause _______ while beta 2 agonists cause _______.

a)

inhibition of cardiac stimulation; smooth muscle relaxation of the airways

b)

cardiac stimulation; bronchoconstriction

c)

cardiac stimulation; smooth muscle relaxation of the airways

d)

smooth muscle relaxation of the airways; bronchoconstriction

7.

TRUE or FALSE: Cholinergic agonists treat myasthenia gravis by preventing acetylcholine from being broken down by acetylcholinesterase.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Cholinergic antagonists block the action of __________ at the __________ receptors.

a)

Acetylcholine; muscarinic

b)

Acetylcholinesterase; nicotinic

9.

A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who asks about using propranolol (a beta blocker) to treat hypertension. The nurse should recognize which of the following conditions is a contraindication for taking propranolol?

a)

Asthma

b)

Glaucoma

c)

Hypertension

d)

Tachycardia

10.

Which physiological effect is unexpected with the administration of cholinergic agonists?

a)

Increased peristaliss

b)

Increased blood pressure

c)

Increased bronchial secretions

d)

Increased pupillary constriction

11.

If you attended, do you feel that the NSM test review was helpful for your first exam?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

N/A

d)

Kinda sorta

12.

What would you like to see in future NSM sessions?

a)

More test questions

b)

More games

c)

More discussions

d)

Other