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Pharm Test 4
Autonomic Nervous System, Drugs for Psychoses, Drugs for Degenerative Diseases and Muscles
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
10/10/2011

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Term
What two sections is the Autonomic Nervous System divided into?
Definition
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Term
Sympathetic tends to increase what vital functions?
Definition
heart rate, blood pressure and increases respiratory rate
Term
What is the reaction the sympathetic nervous system is also known as?
Definition
fight or flight
Term
What does sympathomimetic drugs do?
Definition
Mimics the sympathetic nervous system
Term
What does the parasympathetic nervous system tend to do?
Definition
slow things down, decreases heart rate, decreases blood pressure, promotes digestion and GI functions
Term
What is the reaction of the parasympathetic nervous system also known as?
Definition
rest and digest
Term
What do parasympathomimetic drugs do?
Definition
mimics the parasympathetic nervous system
Term
What are the basic component of the nervous system?
Definition
Neurons
Term
Messages or impulses are passed from one neuron to another via a ______.
Definition
Synapse
Term
Where are synapses located?
Definition
At the end of each neuron.
Term
What is the function of the neurotransmitters?
Definition
They facilitate the acceptance of the chemical or drug wishing to be passed from one neuron to the next. They make the cells "receptive" to a chemical or drug.
Term
Types of neurotransmitters?
Definition
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Acetylcholine
Term
What are the primary neurotransmitters of the sympathetic nervous system?
Definition
epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenergics)
Term
What is the primary neurotransmitter is the parasympathetic nervous system?
Definition
acetylcholine (cholinergic)
Term
Adrrenergic receptors are divided into two types:
Definition
Alpha 1 and Alpha 2
Beta 1 and Beta 2
Term
Cholinergic receptors are divided into two types:
Definition
Nicotinic (stimulate muscle contraction)
Muscarinic (stimulate digestive organs)
Term
What are sympathomimetics primarily used for?
Definition
Their effects on the heart, bronchial tree and nasal passages.
Term
Parasympathomimetics are primarily used for their effects on what?
Definition
The eye, bowel and urinary tract.
Term
Adrenergic blockers are also known as what?
Definition
sympatholytics or beta blockers
Term
What are anticholinergics used for?
Definition
To dry secretions and to treat asthma.
Term
Beta blockers must be used with caution on patients with what?
Definition
Any lung disease (asthma, COPD) and diabetes (S/S of hyperglycemia mimic each other)
Term
Clients must be screened for what prior to being administered anticholinergics? Why?
Definition
closed angle glaucoma. It can cause an acute attack.
Term
What class of drugs may induce artificial Parkinsonism?
Definition
phenothiazines
Term
When schizophrenia does not improve with several antipsychotics what med can be helpful?
Definition
clozapine
Term
What are positive symptoms from clozapine?
Definition
Add on to normal behavior
Hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts or speech
Term
What are some negative symptoms from clozapine?
Definition
subtract from normal behavior
lack of interest, delusions, and disorganized thoughts or speech
Term
Atypical antipsychotics are preferred over phenothiazines because...
Definition
they can treat both positive and negative symptoms of psychosis.
Term
What drug is an atypical antipsychotic?
Definition
Geodon (ziprasidone)
Term
What must clients on ziprasidone avoid?
Definition
alcohol
Term
What are some side effects from atypical antipsychotics?
Definition
sunlight sensitivity, tardive dyskinesia
Term
What is an example of a Dopamine System Stabilizer(DSSs)?
Definition
Abilify
Term
What is an extrapyramidal symptom (EPS)?
Definition
Acute dystonia, Akathisia,Parkinsonism symptoms, tardive dyskinesia
Term
What drug can cause acute dystonia?
Definition
Risperdal
Term
What is the antidote for Risperdal?
Definition
Congentin
Term
What is the most common EPS?
Definition
Akathisia
Term
What is the antidote for Akathisia?
Definition
Remove the drug from the system.
Term
What is the most common drug for Parkinson's disease?
Definition
Larodopa
Term
What is another drug for Parkinson's Disease?
Definition
Cogentin
Term
Cogentin is an anticholinergic, what are the side effects?
Definition
Can't pee, can't see, can't spit, can't s**t.
Term
What is a drug for Alzheimer's Disease?
Definition
Aricept
Term
what should you remember when administering Aricept?
Definition
Administer in evening, prior to bedtime
Rifampin may result in drug/drug
interactions
Indicated for Alzheimer's
Caution for the dreaded D's
Elevation in acetylcholine
Pulse may become bradycardia
Take without regard to food
Term
What are the dreaded D's
Definition
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Depression, Deep muscle cramps.
Term
What is an anti-alzheimer's drug?
Definition
Namenda
Term
Pyridoxine will reduce the therapeutic effect of levodopa, what should you do to decrease this?
Definition
give drugs at seperate times
Term
Nicotinic receptors are among other things responsible for which of the following psychological actions?
Definition
Stimulate muscle contractions.
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