Cholinergic Agents Quiz

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Which type of drug inhibits the actions of acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system?

  • Indirect-acting
  • Neuromuscular Blockers
  • Antimuscarinic (correct)
  • Cholinesterase regenerators

Which drug is used to treat exercise-induced bronchospasms, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?

  • Edrophonium
  • Hexamethonium
  • Respiratory agents (correct)
  • Tubucurarine

What is the antidote for cholinergic overdose?

  • Hexamethonium
  • Pralidoxime
  • Atropine (correct)
  • Edrophonium

Which effect is seen when the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated?

<p>Increased bowel sounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what condition should clients notify their physician if they experience muscle weakness, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, or difficulty breathing?

<p>Myasthenia gravis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptor do cholinergic agents act on?

<p>Nicotinic receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary transmitter in all the autonomic ganglia and at the synapses between parasympathetic postganglionic neurons and the effector cells?

<p>Acetylcholine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cholinergic drugs usually mimic the effect of acetylcholine?

<p>By blocking the effects of acetylcholinesterase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of cholinergic drugs that act indirectly?

<p>Blocking the effects of acetylcholinesterase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cholinergic drug binds to and activates muscarinic receptors like acetylcholine but is resistant to degradation by acetylcholinesterases?

<p>Muscarinic Choline Esters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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