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Which type of drugs act directly on the organ or tissue innervated by the SNS?
Which type of drugs act directly on the organ or tissue innervated by the SNS?
- Non-catecholamines
- Dopamine
- Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
- Catecholamines (correct)
What is a common effect of drugs that stimulate alpha receptors?
What is a common effect of drugs that stimulate alpha receptors?
- Local constriction of blood vessels (correct)
- Increased heart rate
- Smooth muscle relaxation
- Intestinal relaxation
Which type of adrenergic blockers prevent stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system by inhibiting the action of catecholamines at beta-adrenergic receptor sites?
Which type of adrenergic blockers prevent stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system by inhibiting the action of catecholamines at beta-adrenergic receptor sites?
- Prazosin
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers (correct)
- Ergoloid Mesylates
What is a common effect of non-catecholamines that stimulate alpha activity?
What is a common effect of non-catecholamines that stimulate alpha activity?
What is a primary characteristic of catecholamines?
What is a primary characteristic of catecholamines?
Which type of drugs stimulate Beta 2 activity and are used to treat acute and chronic bronchial asthma?
Which type of drugs stimulate Beta 2 activity and are used to treat acute and chronic bronchial asthma?
How do Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers affect blood vessels?
How do Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers affect blood vessels?
Which condition can cholinergic agonists be used to treat?
Which condition can cholinergic agonists be used to treat?
What is the primary reason why cholinergic agonists are rarely administered by IM or IV?
What is the primary reason why cholinergic agonists are rarely administered by IM or IV?
What is the primary role of anticholinesterase drugs in pharmacodynamics?
What is the primary role of anticholinesterase drugs in pharmacodynamics?
Which condition is NOT a pharmacotherapeutic use of anticholinesterase drugs?
Which condition is NOT a pharmacotherapeutic use of anticholinesterase drugs?
Which organ system is primarily affected by cholinergic blocking drugs?
Which organ system is primarily affected by cholinergic blocking drugs?
Why are atropine and belladonna alkaloids used before surgery?
Why are atropine and belladonna alkaloids used before surgery?
What is a common side effect associated with cholinergic blocking drugs?
What is a common side effect associated with cholinergic blocking drugs?
Which statement about the pharmacokinetics of belladonna alkaloids is true?
Which statement about the pharmacokinetics of belladonna alkaloids is true?
What is the main reason for using scopolamine in combination with pain medications?
What is the main reason for using scopolamine in combination with pain medications?
Which class of drugs are primarily used to treat spastic or hyperactive conditions of the GI and urinary tracts?
Which class of drugs are primarily used to treat spastic or hyperactive conditions of the GI and urinary tracts?
