18 Questions
Match the neurotransmitter with its associated autonomic nervous system (ANS) division:
Norepinephrine = Adrenergic system Acetylcholine = Cholinergic system Alpha-1 receptor = Adrenergic system Nicotinic receptor = Cholinergic system
Match the function with the adrenergic system response:
Increase heart rate = Adrenergic stimulation Dilate airways = Adrenergic stimulation Redirect blood flow to muscles = Adrenergic stimulation Stimulate digestion = Adrenergic stimulation
Match the function with the cholinergic system response:
Increase heart rate = Cholinergic stimulation Dilate airways = Cholinergic stimulation Redirect blood flow to muscles = Cholinergic stimulation Stimulate digestion = Cholinergic stimulation
Match the adrenergic receptor with its associated response:
Alpha-1 receptor = Increases heart rate Alpha-2 receptor = Dilates airways Beta-1 receptor = Redirects blood flow to muscles Beta-2 receptor = Prepares for 'fight or flight' response
Match the cholinergic receptor with its associated response:
Nicotinic receptor = Slows heart rate Muscarinic receptor = Stimulates digestion Alpha-1 receptor = Increases heart rate Beta-2 receptor = Prepares for 'fight or flight' response
Match the description with the autonomic nervous system (ANS) division:
Involves release of norepinephrine = Adrenergic system Involves release of acetylcholine = Cholinergic system Prepares the body for 'fight or flight' response = Adrenergic system Contributes to the 'rest and digest' response = Cholinergic system
Match the following medications with their primary actions:
Beta-blockers = Reduce heart rate and blood pressure Alpha-agonists = Increase blood pressure in shock management Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors = Enhance cholinergic transmission in Alzheimer's disease Epinephrine = Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
Match the following adverse effects with the corresponding medication type:
Hypertension = Adrenergic agonists Heart block = Adrenergic antagonists Bronchoconstriction = Cholinergic agonists Anxiety = Adrenergic agonists
Match the medical conditions with the medication classes used for their treatment:
Hypertension = Adrenergic antagonists Heart failure = Adrenergic medications Alzheimer's disease = Cholinergic medications Shock = Alpha-agonists
Match the following medications with their system of action:
Bethanechol = Stimulate muscarinic receptors Propranolol = Block action of norepinephrine and epinephrine Metoprolol = Inhibit sympathetic activity Pilocarpine = Promote parasympathetic activity
Match the following nursing considerations with the appropriate medication type:
Monitor vital signs = Adrenergic agonists Educate patients on medication use = Adrenergic antagonists Manage hypertensive emergencies = Adrenergic agonists Manage signs of heart block = Adrenergic antagonists
Match the following drug classes with their primary system of action:
Adrenergic medications = Sympathetic nervous system Cholinergic medications = Parasympathetic nervous system Adrenergic antagonists = Block sympathetic activity Cholinergic agonists = Stimulate parasympathetic activity
Match the following agonists with their effects:
Epinephrine = Stimulates sympathetic nervous system Norepinephrine = Mimics action of epinephrine Bethanechol = Stimulates muscarinic receptors Pilocarpine = Mimics acetylcholine
Match the following conditions with their appropriate medication class:
Hypertension = Beta-blockers Management of shock = Alpha-agonists Treatment of Alzheimer's = Cholinergic medications Sympathetic nervous system stimulation = Adrenergic agonists
Match the following medications with their antagonist or agonist classification:
Propranolol = Adrenergic antagonist Metoprolol = Adrenergic antagonist Bethanechol = Cholinergic agonist Pilocarpine = Cholinergic agonist
Match the following adverse effects with their corresponding system agonists:
Hypertension = Adrenergic agonists Arrhythmias = Adrenergic agonists Hypotension = Cholinergic agonists Bronchoconstriction = Adrenergic antagonists
Match the following medications with the neurotransmitters they mimic:
Epinephrine = Mimics norepinephrine Norepinephrine = Mimics epinephrine Bethanechol = Mimics acetylcholine Pilocarpine = Mimics acetylcholine
Match the following nursing considerations with the corresponding drug effects:
Monitor vital signs = Adverse effects of adrenergic agonists Patient education on medication use = Adverse effects of adrenergic antagonists Interventions for hypertensive emergencies = Adverse effects of adrenergic agonists Interventions for signs of heart block = Adverse effects of adrenergic antagonists
Study Notes
Understanding Adrenergic and Cholinergic Systems in Clinical Practice
- Adrenergic and cholinergic systems work in opposition to maintain homeostasis in the body.
- Adrenergic medications, like beta-blockers, are used to treat conditions such as hypertension and heart failure by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
- Alpha-agonists may be used to increase blood pressure in specific situations, such as in the management of shock.
- Cholinergic medications, like acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, are used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, enhancing cholinergic transmission in the brain.
- Adrenergic agonists, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, stimulate the sympathetic nervous system by mimicking the action of norepinephrine and epinephrine.
- Adverse effects of adrenergic agonists include hypertension, arrhythmias, and anxiety.
- Nursing considerations for adrenergic agonists include vital signs monitoring, patient education, and interventions to manage hypertensive emergencies.
- Adrenergic antagonists, like propranolol and metoprolol, block the action of norepinephrine and epinephrine, inhibiting sympathetic activity.
- Adverse effects of adrenergic antagonists include heart block and bronchoconstriction.
- Nursing considerations for adrenergic antagonists include vital signs monitoring, patient education, and interventions to manage signs of heart block.
- Cholinergic agonists, like bethanechol and pilocarpine, stimulate muscarinic receptors, mimicking acetylcholine and promoting parasympathetic activity.
- Adverse effects of cholinergic agonists include hypotension and bronchoconstriction.
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