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