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Week 1 Key Concepts- Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Week Jan 5-Key Concepts 1
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
01/08/2012

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Term
Neruologic drugs can alter axonal and synaptic transmission, which is more SELECTIVE?
Definition
Synaptic transmission
Term
What are the 5 steps of synaptic transmission?
Definition
Synthesis, Storage, Release, Receptor binding and Termination of transmission
Term
What are the 3 effects of drugs on the Synthesis step of synaptic transmission?
Definition
Increase/Decrease Synthesis or cause synthesis of ENHANCED or SUPER transmitter molecules
Term
What are the 3 effects of drugs on the Receptor binding stage of synaptic transmission?
Definition
Cause/Prevent binding, enhance activation.
Term
Which division of the ANS synapses with the Adrenal Medulla as if it were a post ganglionic nueron?
Definition
The SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Term
What are the 3 Neurotransmitters of the peripheral nervous system? What is sometimes considered the fourth?
Definition
Acetylcholine (AcH), Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (NE) (and sometimes DOPAMINE)
Term
Although no nerves terminate at these receptors, ________ Cholinergic receptors DO exist on blood vessels and have pharmacologic significance by causing them to dilate.
Definition
Muscarinic Cholinergic
Term
PRE-ganglionic CHOLINERGIC receptors are primarily what subtype?
Definition
Nictoninic N
Term
What are the THREE Cholinergic receptor subtypes for Acetyl Choline?
Definition
Nicotinic N and M and Muscarinic.
Term
What are the 4 Adrenergic receptor subtypes for EPI and NE?
Definition
Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2
Term
Where are Cholinergic Muscarinic receptors found?
Definition
Parasympathetic junctions (post ganglionic) and Sympathetic Sweat Glands, and peripheral blood vessels (activation causes dilation)**
Term
What are the main outcomes of Cholinergic Muscarinic drugs?
Definition
Activation of REST AND DIGEST (parasympathetic responses also, pupil contraction for near vision, sweating, erection and vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels)
Term
What is the main outcome of Cholinergic Nicotinic M stimulation?
Definition
Skeletal Muscle contractions
Term
What are the main functions of Adrenergic Alpha 1 receptors?
Definition
EYE (dilation-->miosis))
Vasoconstriction (SVM: Skin, Viscera, Mucous Membrne)
Ejaculation,
RETAIN URINE Contraction of bladder neck/sphincters and contraction of prostate
Term
Where are the main functions of Adrenergic Alpha 2 receptors?
Definition
All PRE-synaptic nerve where terminals they INHIBIT transmitter release...LITTLE CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Term
Where are Adrenergic Beta 1 receptors located?
Definition
Heart (incr rate/force of contract/AV conduction velocity) and kidney (renin release)
Term
What are the main functions of Adrenergic Beta 2 receptors?
Definition
 LUNG Bronchial dilation
 UTERUS Relaxation of uterine smooth muscle
 Vasodilation (HLS)
 LIVER Glycogenolysis
 SKEL Enhances contraction of skeletal muscle
Term
What is the main function of Adrenergic Dopamine receptors?
Definition
Dilation of RENAL BLOOD VESSELS enhancing renal perfusion....
Term
What is the mechanism of action of Bethanecol? What type of nervous system response does it promote?
Definition
It is a Muscarinic AGONIST promoting parasympathetic responses.
Term
What is Bethanecol used to treat? When should it NOT be used? how long does it take to work? How long does it last?
Definition
Urinary retention, sometimes to void bowels. DON'T use if there is a urinary obstruction, causes HYPO-TENSION and BRADY -CARDIA; acts in 30-60 min and lasts for about an hour.
Term
What are the s/s of anaphylactic shock? Treatment?
Definition
-Hypotension
-Bronchial constriction
-Edema of glottis (swollen throat)
TX-Epinephrine
Term
Which Adrenergic Receptors are stimulated by NE
Definition
Alpha 1, Alpha 2 and Beta 1 (all except for Beta 2)
Term
Which Adrenergic Receptors are stimulated by Epi?
Definition
ALL: Alpha 1/2, Beta 1/2
Term
What are the therapeutic affects of Alpha 1 blockers?
Definition
VASCULAR--lowers hypertension by dilating peripheral arterioles,
-Causes VOIDING in Benign prostatic HTN,
-Raynaud's disease (again with the arteriole dilation)
Term
What are the adverse effects of Alpha 1 blockers?
Definition
Ortho Hypotension, reflexive tachycardia, nasal congestion, inhibition of ejaculation.
Term
What are 9 Therapeutic effects of Beta 1 Blockers?
Definition
Stage fright, hyperthyroid, migraine, HALLMARK for heart attack, heart failure and dysrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma
Term
MOA for Third Gen Beta Blockers
Definition
VASODILATORS can also cause cardioselective betablockade
Term
Therapeutic uses for PROPANOLOL and METOPROLOL (Beta blockers NONSPECIFIC and CARDIOGENIC in that order)
Definition
HTN, ANGINA, DYSRHYTHMIAS, MI, MIGRAINE, STAGE FRIGHT --- HTN, ANGINA, HEART FAILURE, MI
Term
Therapeutic application of PRAZOSIN? MOA?
Definition
It treats HTN but can also benefit men with BHP. (alpha 1 blocker)
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