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What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the sympathetic nervous system?
- GABA
- Acetylcholine
- Muscarine
- Norepinephrine (NE) (correct)
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
- Voluntary action
- Rest and digest state (correct)
- Fight or flight response
- Involuntary action
Which of the following is NOT a division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a division of the autonomic nervous system?
- Parasympathetic nervous system
- Enteric neurons
- Sympathetic nervous system
- Somatic system (correct)
What is the primary function of alpha receptor agonists?
What is the primary function of alpha receptor agonists?
What are the potential side effects of alpha receptor agonists?
What are the potential side effects of alpha receptor agonists?
What is the clinical use of alpha receptor modulating agents?
What is the clinical use of alpha receptor modulating agents?
What is the main use of midodrine?
What is the main use of midodrine?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of alpha agonists?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of alpha agonists?
What is the therapeutic use of phenylephrine in PSVT?
What is the therapeutic use of phenylephrine in PSVT?
What is the pharmacological action of selective alpha blockers?
What is the pharmacological action of selective alpha blockers?
What is the clinical application of oxymetazoline?
What is the clinical application of oxymetazoline?
What is the adrenergic action of methoxamine?
What is the adrenergic action of methoxamine?
What is the indication of epinephrine in bronchospasm?
What is the indication of epinephrine in bronchospasm?
What is the mechanism of action of amphetamine?
What is the mechanism of action of amphetamine?
What is the therapeutic use of pseudoephedrine?
What is the therapeutic use of pseudoephedrine?
What is the effect of phenylephrine on blood pressure?
What is the effect of phenylephrine on blood pressure?
What is the use of phenylephrine in fundus examination?
What is the use of phenylephrine in fundus examination?
What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in relation to norepinephrine?
What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in relation to norepinephrine?
