ANS general knowledge
Adrenergic Agonists
Adrenergic Antagonists
HTN
Diuretics
100

The "cholinergic" system refers to ______, while the "adrenergic" system refers to _______.  

What is PNS and SNS?

100

The drugs that P.P.E.T stand for. 

Double points for naming which receptors they activate. 

What are Pseudoephedrine (A1, A2, B2), Phenylephrine (A1), Ephedrine (A1, B1, B2), and Terbutaline (B2)?

100

The two main side effects of vasodilators (Alpha1 blockers, ending in           -azosin). 

what is orthostatic hypotension and reflex tachycardia? 

100

The two most distinct side effects of ACE inhibitors.

What are angioedema and cough?

100

This electrolyte should never be given through IV push.

What is KCl?

200

Where 75% of PNS fibers are located. 

What is the vagus nerve?

200

The drugs that D.D.I.N.E. stands for.

Double points for naming which receptors they activate. 

What are Dobutamine (B1), Dopamine (A1, B1), Isoproterenol (B1, B2), Norepinephrine (A1, A2, B1), and Epinephrine (A1, A2, B1, B2)? 

200

The antidote used for extravasation of an Alpha 1 agonist.

What is phentolamine?

200

These are the vessels affected by hydralazine. 

What are arterioles? (has little to no effect on veins)

200

These meds are used with spironolactone and eplerenone to avoid hyperkalemia. 

What are thiazide and loop diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide)?  

300

One name for an SNS stimulant is _____, and one name for an SNS inhibitor is ____.

Stimulants: sympathomimetic, alpha and beta adrenergic agonist 

Inhibitors: sympatholytic, antiadrenergic, alpha and beta blockers 

300

The four major receptors and their effects.

Alpha 1: vasoconstriction

Alpha 2: vasodilation 

Beta 1: Renin release, increase rate and force of AV conduction 

Beta 2: bronchodilation, glycogenesis, and relaxes smooth muscle 

300

The indications for taking a beta-blocker (6 out of 12).

What is angina, hypertension, tachyarrhythmias, MI, CHF, glaucoma, stage fright, migraine prophylaxis, pheochromocytoma (adrenal medulla tumor), hyperthyroidism, POTS, and LQTS?

300

These are the three substances that have interactions with Non-DHP. 

What are grapefruits, digoxin, and beta blockers?

300

You should avoid taking this diuretic with other ototoxic drugs.  


Double points for naming two other ototoxic drugs. 

What is Furosemide? 

(Gentamicin, neomycin, amikacin, tobramycin, streptomycin, erythromycin)

400

The two things that the SNS influences that the PNS does not. 

What is coagulation and blood glucose? 

400

The three differences between catecholamines and non-catecholamines.

What is the ability to cross the BBB, half-life, and whether they are given orally?

400

The three beta-blockers that are used in CHF. 

What is carvedilol, metoprolol, and bisoprolol?

400

This is the first line drug used for HTN in pregnant patients. 

What is Nefedipine (DHP)?

400

 This mineral should be avoided with furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide because the body could mistake it for Na+.

What is lithium? 

500

The role of acetylcholine in the SNS, PNS, and somatic nervous systems. 

What is preganglionic in the SNS, and the main neurotransmitter in the somatic and PNS?

500

The major contraindications for Adrenergic agonists (4 out of 7).

What are cardiac arrhythmias, angina, HTN, hyperthyroidism, severe anxiety, psychiatric disorders, and the elderly (uses cautiously)?

500

The four antidotes used to treat the adverse effects of beta-blockers. 

(one for bradycardia, two for CHF, and one for bronchoconstriction)

What are atropine, digoxin, diuretics, and bronchodilators?

500

These are the first line drugs used to treat HTN in heart failure patients (5).

What are diuretics, beta-blockers, ACEI, ARBs, and aldosterone antagonists?

500

The unique side effects for spironolactone and eplerenone. 

What is gynecomastia and leg cramps?

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