1. Chapter 13: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
DISCUSSION POINTS
Chapter 13: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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2. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) - involuntary control
- sympathetic branch actions
- parasympathetic branch actions
- neurotransmitters: acetylcholine and norepinephrine
- cholinergic receptors—location
- adrenergic receptors—location
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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3. Classification of ANS drugs - sympathomimetics
action
prototype drug
- parasympathomimetics
(continued)
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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4. Classification of ANS drugs - adrenergic antagonists
action
prototype drug
- anticholinergics
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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5. Systems affected by ANS drugs - cardiovascular system
- respiratory system
- gastrointestinal system
- urinary system
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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