Question 1

Common adverse reactions of muscarinic antagonists include drowsiness, tachycardia, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth and facial flushing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The parasympathetic fibres originate from the thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord, and the ganglia are located close to the CNS (alongside vertebral column).

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The component of the autonomic nervous system pathway that contains the cell bodies of nerve fibres that communicate with the body tissue is called the:

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A)   autonomic ganglion.
B)   preganglionic fibre.
C)   postganglionic fibre.
D)   effector.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

At moderate doses, dopamine receptor agonists can lead to:

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A)   α1 receptor activation.
B)   α2 receptor activation.
C)   β1 receptor activation.
D)   β2 receptor activation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A ________ should be used when administering a sympathomimetic intravenously.

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A)   large central vein
B)   small central vein
C)   large peripheral vein
D)   small peripheral veinE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Dopamine should be administered:

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A)   in a strongly alkaline solution and through a peripheral vein.
B)   in a strongly alkaline solution and through a large central vein.
C)   in a non-alkaline solution and through a peripheral vein.
D)   in a non-alkaline solution and through a large central vein.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A major advantage of the non-depolarising neuromuscular blockers over the depolarising neuromuscular blockers is that the effect is reversible. The reason for this is that the:

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A)   non-depolarising blockers are competitive antagonists at nicotinic receptors.
B)   depolarising blockers act rapidly and usually have a prolonged action.
C)   non-depolarising blockers act via histamine release.
D)   action of depolarising blockers must be terminated by acetylcholinesterase.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Following the administration of muscarinic agonist eyedrops, the client should be instructed to:

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A)   lie down.
B)   rinse the eye with saline solution.
C)   perform eye muscle exercises.
D)   avoid driving and working with dangerous tools.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

If a reversal drug such as neostigmine (anticholinesterase inhibitor)  is required to interrupt the neuromuscular blockade, what other drug should also be administered?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tubocurarine.
B)   Suxamethonium.
C)   Atropine.
D)   Atracurium.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which subtype of cholinergic receptors affects gastric acid secretion?

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A)   M1 receptors.
B)   Nicotinic receptors.
C)   M2 receptors.
D)   Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Autonomic Pharmacology

The parasympathetic fibres originate from the thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord, and the ganglia are located close to the CNS (alongside vertebral column).

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If a reversal drug such as neostigmine (anticholinesterase inhibitor) is required to interrupt the neuromuscular blockade, what other drug should also be administered?

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At moderate doses, dopamine receptor agonists can lead to:

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A ________ should be used when administering a sympathomimetic intravenously.

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Following the administration of muscarinic agonist eyedrops, the client should be instructed to:

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Common adverse reactions of muscarinic antagonists include drowsiness, tachycardia, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth and facial flushing.

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The component of the autonomic nervous system pathway that contains the cell bodies of nerve fibres that communicate with the body tissue is called the:

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Dopamine should be administered:

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Which subtype of cholinergic receptors affects gastric acid secretion?

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A major advantage of the non-depolarising neuromuscular blockers over the depolarising neuromuscular blockers is that the effect is reversible. The reason for this is that the:

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Exam 6: Autonomic Pharmacology

The parasympathetic fibres originate from the thoracolumbar regions of the spinal cord, and the ganglia are located close to the CNS (alongside vertebral column).

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If a reversal drug such as neostigmine (anticholinesterase inhibitor) is required to interrupt the neuromuscular blockade, what other drug should also be administered?

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At moderate doses, dopamine receptor agonists can lead to:

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A ________ should be used when administering a sympathomimetic intravenously.

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Following the administration of muscarinic agonist eyedrops, the client should be instructed to:

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Common adverse reactions of muscarinic antagonists include drowsiness, tachycardia, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth and facial flushing.

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The component of the autonomic nervous system pathway that contains the cell bodies of nerve fibres that communicate with the body tissue is called the:

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Dopamine should be administered:

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Which subtype of cholinergic receptors affects gastric acid secretion?

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A major advantage of the non-depolarising neuromuscular blockers over the depolarising neuromuscular blockers is that the effect is reversible. The reason for this is that the:

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