ANS and Endocrine Drugs

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ heart rate

decrease

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ contractility of GI smooth muscle

increase

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ sphincters

relaxation of

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ contractility of smooth muscle of bladder

Increased

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ contractility of bronchial smooth muscle

increased

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ respiratory secretions

increased

Direct-acting cholinergic drugs cause _____ pupils

constriction of

Is hypertension a common side effect of cholinergic drugs

NO

When antihistamies are administered concurrently with cholinergic drugs, they decrease the effect of the cholinergic drug t/f

TRUE

Anticholinergic drugs block the action of _____ one the ______

acetycholine on the parasympathetic nervous system

The effects that aniticholinergic drugs have on the body include:

CNS stimulation - then depression
Increased heart rate
Bronchdilation
Antispasmotic effects of GI
Decreased respiratory secretions
Dilates pupils
Relaxes ureters and bladder
Relaxes smooth muscle

Anticholinergics are used in opthalmology to aid in exams or surgery because they produce

mydriatic and cyclopegic effects

Atropine (Cholinergic Drug) is given to

increase the heart rate

Atropine and Robinul are used preoperatively to reduce

respiratory secretions and vagal stimulation

Anticholinergic drugs are used to treat

GI disorders, GU disorders, ophthalmic disorders, respiratory disorders, bradycardia and Parkingon's

Thyroid hormone controls _____ thereby incluencing ______

metabolism
every cell in the body

Thyroid hormones are required for

growth and development

The drug of choice for treating hypothyroidism is

Synthroid

Propylthiouracil (Propacil) is used to treat

hyperthyroidism

Insulin _____ storage of glycogen and fatty acids

increases

Insulin _____ breakdown of glucose

decreases

Insulin _____ protein breakdown

decreases

Insulin _____ protein & glycogen synthesis

increases

Insulin _____ breakdown of fats

decreases

Insulin _____ blood glucose levels

decreases

Estrogen decreases HDL and increases LDL t/f

FALSE

Estrogen has been used to prevent osteoporosis t/f

TRUE

Progesterone decreases gastrointestinal motility t/f

TRUE

Estrogen and Progestins should be taken on an empty stomach t/f

FALSE

Estrogen enhances blood coagulation t/f

TRUE

Common adverse effects of supplemental estrogen include bleeding and weight gain t/f

TRUE

Acne is an adverse effect of taking birth control pills t/f

TRUE

Estrogen is administered to postmenopausal women to prevent

Vaginitis, osteoporosis, myocardial infarction and vasomotor instability

Required for normal vision

Vitamin A

Essential for normal clotting

Vitamin K

Necessary for normal development of RBC's & growth

Vitamin B 12

Fat soluble vitamin obtained from exposure of skin to sunlight

Vitamin D

Glucocorticoids promote wound healing t/f

FALSE

Glucocorticoids may cause hyperglycemia t/f

TRUE

Glucocorticoids are often given therapeutically for anti-inflammatory effects

TRUE

Aldosterone conserves water and sodium and eliminates potassium t/f

TRUE

Glucocorticoid therapy can precipitate gastrointestinal bleeding t/f

TRUE

The dosage of corticosteroids must be tapered slowly when the drug is discontinued t/f

TRUE

Persons using corticosteroids may need potassium supplementation t/f

TRUE

Osteoporosis is an adverse effect of long term corticosteroid therapy t/f

TRUE

Adverse effects of corticosteroid therapy

hyperglycemia, edema, rounded or moon face, Delayed wound healing, inhibition of bone growth, hypertension, impaired ability to cope with stress, Cushing's disease, N/V, Personality changes, puptic ulcer disease, protein depletion, tissue washing, euphori

Anticholinergic Drugs are used to

block the action of acetycholine in the parasmpathetic nervous system

The action of anticholinergic drugs is to

occupy receptor sites at parasympathetic nerve endings which prevents the action of acetycoline

Side effects of Anticholinergic Drugs

Blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, tachycardia

Corticosteroids should be taken

with or after meals and should not be stopped abruptly

Vatamin K is also known as

AquaMephyton

Never give it as an IV push

Electrolyte

Side effect of estrogen

Thrombophlebitis