Cholinergic/Adrenergic drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 391: Brimonidine is an _____ adrenergic agonist used to treat chronic open angle glaucoma

Answer: Alpha-2 (α2)

Flashcard 392: TCAs may cause _____ side effects, such as tachycardia, urinary retention, dry mouth, and confusion

Answer: anti-cholinergic

Flashcard 393: Trazodone is an _____-adrenergic antagonist

Answer: α1 (Alpha-1)

Extra: Trazodone's α1-adrenergic antagonism is responsible for side effects such as orthostatic hypotension and priapism (mnemonic: trazoBONE).

Flashcard 394: Cervical dystonia can be treated with local _____ injections

Answer: botulinum toxin

Flashcard 395: What is the first line treatment for partial (focal) seizures? _____

Answer: Carbamazepine

Flashcard 396: What catecholamine may be administered to treat acute, severe asthma exacerbation? _____

Answer: Epinephrine

Flashcard 397: Pancuronium, vecuronium, and rocuronium are _____ (depolarizing or non-depolarizing) neuromuscular blocking agents

Answer: non-depolarizing

Flashcard 398: Methacholine is a _____ receptor agonist used in the bronchial challenge to help diagnose asthma

Answer: M3

Flashcard 399: Stimulants (e.g. amphetamine, methylphenidate) may _____ appetite

Answer: suppress

Flashcard 400: What is used to reverse phase II of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade?_____

Answer: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors