Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

Typical or first-generation antipsychotics treat psychosis by blocking _____ receptors Atypical or second-generation antipsychotics block both dopamine (D2) and serotonin (2A) receptors

Intranasal sympathomimetics should not be used for more than three days because of the risk of _____

What is the treatment of choice for Parkinson's disease patients that are non-functional OR over 70 years old? _____

Malignant hyperthermia is treated with _____

Hint: treatment

Tricyclic antidepressants antagonize the _____ adrenergic receptor

What is the recommended pharmacotherapy for Alzheimer's dementia? _____

What pharmacologic agent may be used in the treatment of urgency incontinence? _____

Benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam) are first line for acute attacks of _____, while phenytoin is first line for prophylaxis of _____

What pharmacologic agent may be used in the treatment of overflow incontinence? _____

Which anti-convulsant drug is most known for causing Stevens-Johnson syndrome? _____