WorksheetsNSM Pharm Quiz 2 - Adrenergics and Cholinergics
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Norepinephrine is primarily associated with the:
autonomic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
central nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
Alpha receptors are primarily associated with:
The airways
Smooth vascular muscle
The heart and lungs
The lungs
TRUE or FALSE: Alpha 1 agonists cause release of norepinephrine, which leads to vasoconstriction
True
False
Alpha 1 antagonists inhibit the release of _________, leading to _________
norepinephrine; vasodilation
acetylcholine; increased heart rate
norepinephrine; vasoconstriction
norepinephrine; bronchodilation
Which of the alpha antagonists promotes the release of norepinephrine to cause vasoconstriction?
Alpha 1 antagonist
Alpha 2 antagonist
Beta 1 agonists cause _______ while beta 2 agonists cause _______.
inhibition of cardiac stimulation; smooth muscle relaxation of the airways
cardiac stimulation; bronchoconstriction
cardiac stimulation; smooth muscle relaxation of the airways
smooth muscle relaxation of the airways; bronchoconstriction
TRUE or FALSE: Cholinergic agonists treat myasthenia gravis by preventing acetylcholine from being broken down by acetylcholinesterase.
True
False
Cholinergic antagonists block the action of __________ at the __________ receptors.
Acetylcholine; muscarinic
Acetylcholinesterase; nicotinic
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?
Asthma
Glaucoma
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Which physiological effect is unexpected with the administration of cholinergic agonists?
Increased peristaliss
Increased blood pressure
Increased bronchial secretions
Increased pupillary constriction
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