10 Questions
Which of the following drugs promotes the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?
Cholinergic drugs
Which component of the autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and digestion?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Which class of drugs is used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system by blocking the action of acetylcholine?
Anticholinergic drugs
Which class of drugs is used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system by promoting the action of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine?
Adrenergic drugs
Which class of drugs is used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system by blocking the action of norepinephrine?
Adrenergic blocking drugs
True or false: The autonomic nervous system regulates the body's voluntary functions.
False
True or false: Cholinergic drugs block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
False
True or false: Adrenergic blocking drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
False
True or false: Anticholinergic drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
False
True or false: Cholinergic drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
True
Study Notes
Autonomic Nervous System
- The parasympathetic component of the autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and digestion.
Cholinergic Drugs
- Cholinergic drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
- Examples of cholinergic drugs include physostigmine and neostigmine.
Anticholinergic Drugs
- Anticholinergic drugs block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
- Examples of anticholinergic drugs include atropine and scopolamine.
Adrenergic Drugs
- Adrenergic drugs are used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system by promoting the action of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
- Examples of adrenergic drugs include phenylephrine and epinephrine.
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
- Adrenergic blocking drugs are used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system by blocking the action of norepinephrine.
- Examples of adrenergic blocking drugs include phentolamine and propranolol.
True or False
- False: The autonomic nervous system regulates the body's voluntary functions.
- False: Cholinergic drugs block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
- False: Adrenergic blocking drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
- False: Anticholinergic drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
- True: Cholinergic drugs promote the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Quiz: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs and Their Uses Test your knowledge on the classes of drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system. This quiz covers the uses and actions of these drugs, as well as their absorption, distribution, metabolization, and excretion. Explore drug interactions and potential adverse effects.
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