Nursing Responsibilities for Cholinergic Blocking Drugs and Adrenergic Drugs
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What is the main effect of anticholinesterase drugs in the body?

  • Increasing the action of acetylcholine (correct)
  • Blocking the action of cholinergic receptors
  • Promoting the breakdown of acetylcholine
  • Decreasing the level of acetylcholine

    • Which of the following is a therapeutic use of cholinergic agonists?

  • Controlling hyperthyroidism
  • Managing hypertension
  • Reducing eye pressure in glaucoma (correct)
  • Treating tachycardia

    • What is the primary action of cholinergic agonists in the body?

  • Stimulate muscle activity and bronchoconstriction (correct)
  • Increase heart rate
  • Promote central nervous system (CNS) penetration
  • Cause vasoconstriction

    • What is a common pharmacokinetic characteristic of cholinergic blocking drugs?

    <p>Absorption from GIT, mucous membranes, and skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is treated with cholinergic blocking drugs?

    <p>Spastic GI and urinary tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organ would cholinergic agonists produce increased tone and contraction of muscles?

    <p>Bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of anticholinesterase drugs has a shorter duration of action?

    <p>Reversible anticholinesterases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Cholinergic blockers can be used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms' - Extrapyramidal symptoms are commonly associated with which condition?

    <p>Parkinson's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Atropine is the DOC to treat symptomatic sinus bradycardia' - What does DOC stand for in this context?

    <p>'Drug of choice'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of adrenergic drugs?

    <p>Constricting peripheral blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes indirect-acting adrenergic drugs?

    <p>Trigger the release of a neurotransmitter, usually norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pharmacokinetic characteristic of catecholamines?

    <p>Slow absorption due to blood vessel constriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor activity is activated by norepinephrine in pharmacotherapeutics?

    <p>Alpha activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of non-catecholamines on blood vessels?

    <p>Local or systemic constriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key pharmacokinetic difference between inhaled and oral non-catecholamines?

    <p>Oral drugs are well absorbed from the GIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharmacotherapeutic condition is ritodrine primarily used for?

    <p>Preterm labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic pharmacokinetic feature of beta-adrenergic blockers?

    <p>Absorbed rapidly when administered orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do adrenergic blocking drugs disrupt the sympathetic nervous system's function?

    <p>By blocking impulse transmission at adrenergic neurons or receptor sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

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