Anticholinergic Drugs

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is classified as a natural alkaloid?

Atropine methonitrate
Atropine (correct)
Ipratropium bromide
Tiotropium bromide

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

Flavoxate
Trihexyphenidyl (correct)
Oxybutynin
Tropicamide

Which of the following is a vesicoselective anticholinergic drug?

Tolterodine (correct)
Cyclopentolate
Biperiden
Tropicamide

A patient is prescribed an anticholinergic drug to dilate pupils before an eye exam. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed?

Tropicamide (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is a tertiary amine?

Dicyclomine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is derived from the semisynthetic derivatives group?

Homatropine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is commonly associated with treating overactive bladder?

Tolterodine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is formulated as a quaternary ammonium compound?

Glycopyrrolate (A) Signup and view all the answers

A patient is experiencing motion sickness. Which anticholinergic drug is most appropriate for this condition?

Hyoscine (Scopolamine) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as an antisecretory-antispasmodic anticholinergic drug?

Pirenzepine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed options, identify the drug used as a mydriatic agent among anticholinergic drugs.

Cyclopentolate (C) Signup and view all the answers

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires a bronchodilator. Which anticholinergic drug is most suitable for this patient?

Tiotropium bromide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Dicyclomine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of anticholinergic drugs?

Blocking muscarinic receptors (B) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the anticholinergic drug that is often used to reduce hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

Glycopyrrolate (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs acts as a M3 receptor antagonist?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drug is a semisynthetic derivative used to induce mydriasis and cycloplegia for ophthalmic purposes?

Homatropine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the anticholinergic drug that is administered via inhalation for the management of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Ipratropium bromide (C) Signup and view all the answers

A patient requires treatment for urinary incontinence with an anticholinergic agent that minimizes central nervous system side effects. Which drug is most appropriate?

Tolterodine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinergic drugs is used to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting?

Scopolamine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Anticholinergic Drugs

Drugs that block the action of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, acting as muscarinic antagonists, atropinic drugs and parasympatholytics.

Natural alkaloids

Naturally occurring anticholinergic alkaloids.