Pharmacology of Dilation and Constriction
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Which type of drug is responsible for dilation when it acts as an agonist?

  • Constricting Drug
  • Parasympathetic Agonist
  • Parasympathetic Antagonist
  • Sympathetic Agonist (correct)

What effect does a parasympathetic agonist typically have on blood vessels?

  • Dilation
  • Mixed effect
  • No effect
  • Constriction (correct)

Which of the following drugs would likely lead to vasodilation?

  • Parasympathetic Agonist
  • Constricting Drug
  • Parasympathetic Antagonist (correct)
  • Sympathetic Antagonist

In the context of the autonomic nervous system, what is the primary role of sympathetic agonists?

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Which of the following drugs primarily acts as a sympathomimetic agent to induce pupil dilation?

<p>Phenylephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these medications is classified as a parasympathetic antagonist used for pupil dilation?

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What is the primary mechanism of action of cocaine concerning pupil dilation?

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Which of the following drugs can be classified as a pupil constrictor?

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Identify the drug that acts as a parasympathetic agonist, leading to pupil constriction.

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Which drug is a parasympathetic antagonist that causes pupil dilation?

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Which of the following is a sympathetic agonist that promotes the release of norepinephrine?

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Which of these drugs acts by blocking norepinephrine reuptake in the synapse?

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What class of drugs primarily contributes to pupil dilation through an anticholinergic mechanism?

<p>Nasal decongestants (C), Antidepressants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a pupil constricting drug that acts as an opioid?

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Sympathetic Agonists (dilation)

Drugs that mimic sympathetic nervous system actions, causing dilation.

Parasympathetic Antagonists (dilation)

Drugs that block parasympathetic actions, leading to dilation.

Parasympathetic Agonist (constriction)

Drugs mimicking parasympathetic nerves, causing constriction.

Dilating drugs

Substances that cause widening of blood vessels or other passages.

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Constricting drugs

Substances that cause narrowing of blood vessels or other passages.

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Phenylephrine

A drug that dilates pupils by mimicking the sympathetic nervous system. It's used to widen the pupils during eye exams.

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Atropine

A drug that dilates pupils by blocking the parasympathetic nervous system. It's commonly used in ophthalmology.

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Pilocarpine

A drug that constricts pupils by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Used to treat glaucoma.

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Cocaine

This drug affects pupil dilation by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine in the synapse, leading to increased sympathetic activity.

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Opioids/Narcotics

These drugs can cause pupil constriction. Examples include heroin.

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Pupil Dilation

The widening of the pupil, allowing more light to enter the eye. This can be caused by drugs that mimic the sympathetic nervous system or block the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Sympathetic Agonists

Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, often leading to pupil dilation. Examples include phenylephrine, apraclonidine, amphetamine, and cocaine.

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Parasympathetic Antagonists

Drugs that block the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in pupil dilation. These include atropine, homatropine, and tropicamide.

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Pupil Constriction

The narrowing of the pupil, reducing the amount of light entering the eye. This can be caused by drugs that stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system or block the sympathetic nervous system.

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Study Notes

Sympathetic Agonists (Dilation)

  • Phenylephrine
  • Apraclonidine
  • Amphetamine: Increases norepinephrine (NA) release
  • Cocaine: Blocks NA reuptake from synapse

Parasympathetic Antagonists (Dilation)

  • Atropine
  • Homatropine
  • Tropicamide

Parasympathetic Agonist (Constriction)

  • Pilocarpine

Dilating Drugs

  • Nasal decongestants
  • Epinephrine, phenylephrine, etc.
  • Anticholinergics
  • Antidepressants

Constricting Drugs

  • Opioids/narcotics
  • Heroin

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This quiz explores the pharmacological effects of different drugs on the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, focusing on agents that cause dilation and constriction. Key substances such as phenylephrine, atropine, and pilocarpine are highlighted, along with their mechanisms. Test your knowledge on these critical concepts in pharmacology!

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