10 Questions
Which type of drug inhibits the actions of acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Antimuscarinic
Which drug is used to treat exercise-induced bronchospasms, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?
Respiratory agents
What is the antidote for cholinergic overdose?
Atropine
Which effect is seen when the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated?
Increased bowel sounds
In what condition should clients notify their physician if they experience muscle weakness, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, or difficulty breathing?
Myasthenia gravis
Which type of receptor do cholinergic agents act on?
Nicotinic receptors
What is the primary transmitter in all the autonomic ganglia and at the synapses between parasympathetic postganglionic neurons and the effector cells?
Acetylcholine
How do cholinergic drugs usually mimic the effect of acetylcholine?
By blocking the effects of acetylcholinesterase
What is the primary mechanism of action of cholinergic drugs that act indirectly?
Blocking the effects of acetylcholinesterase
Which cholinergic drug binds to and activates muscarinic receptors like acetylcholine but is resistant to degradation by acetylcholinesterases?
Muscarinic Choline Esters
Test your knowledge about cholinergic agents and their effects on the parasympathetic system. Explore the actions of acetylcholine and cholinomimetic drugs in stimulating nerve endings and cell membranes.
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