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Quiz by Rebecca Kaspers, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Rebecca Kaspers
over 6 years ago
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Question 1
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The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into the __________ and the __________.
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Peripheral Nervous System; Central Nervous System
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Autonomic Nervous System; Central Nervous System
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Sympathetic Nervous System; Parasympathetic Nervous System
Question 2
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“Re-uptake” allows the neurotransmitter to be recycled into the nerve ending for the next transmission.
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- True
- False
Question 3
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The __________ neuron releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft; the __________ neuron contains receptors that, when filled, initiate a signal.
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pre-synaptic; post-synaptic
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post-synaptic; pre-synaptic
Question 4
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Cholinergic drugs are called __________ drugs because they stimulate __________ action.
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para-sympathomimetic; parasympathetic
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sympathomimetic; sympathetic
Question 5
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Cholinergic drugs work at __________ receptors.
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a. alpha
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b. beta
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c. dopamine
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d. muscarinic
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e. nicotinic
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f. two (2) of the above are correct
Question 6
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The transmitter affected by cholinergic drugs is __________.
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acetylcholine
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epinephrine
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norepinephrine
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dopamine
Question 7
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__________ mimic the action of acetylcholine; whereas __________ inhibit acetylcholine destruction at receptor sites.
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Cholinergic agonists; anti-cholinesterases
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Anti-cholinesterases; cholinergic agonists
Question 8
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Because cholinergic agonists bind Parasympathetic Nervous System receptors, they can produce adverse effects in virtually any organ innervated by parasympathetic nerves.
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- True
- False
Question 9
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Toxic insecticides and nerve gases are made of __________.
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irreversible anti-cholinesterases
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reversible anti-cholinesterases
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irreversible cholinesterases
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reversible cholinesterases
Question 10
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Which of the following are antidotes for cholinergic and anti-cholinesterase drugs?
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Atropine
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b. Belladonna
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c. Hyoscyamine
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d. all the above are correct
Question 11
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Atropine __________.
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a. blocks cholinergic activity in the eye
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b. causes mydriasis
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c. causes the pupil to dilate
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d. all the avove are correct
Question 12
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Adrenergic drugs are called __________ drugs because they stimulate __________ action.
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para-sympathomimetic; parasympathetic
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sympathomimetic; sympathetic
Question 13
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The transmitter(s) affected by adrenergic drugs is (are) __________.
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a. acetylcholine
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b. epinephrine
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c. norepinephrine
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d. dopamine
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e. b, c, and d are correct
Question 14
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Non-catecholamines cannot be taken orally because they are destroyed by digestive enzymes.
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- True
- False
Question 15
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“Synthetic” catecholamines have a shorter duration of action than “natural” catecholamines produced by the body.
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- True
- False
Question 16
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Positive chronotropic effects make the heart beat faster.
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- True
- False
Question 17
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Direct-acting adrenergics __________; whereas indirect-acting adrenergics __________.
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work on the target organ; trigger neurotransmitter release
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trigger neurotransmitter release; work on the target organ
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they can both work on target organs and trigger neurotransmitter release
Question 18
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Adrenergic blocking drugs are called __________ drugs because they block __________ impulses.
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para-sympatholytic; parasympathetic
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sympatholytic; sympathetic
Question 19
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Alpha blocker receptors are located on blood vessel walls where they cause vessel dilation when occupied.
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- True
- False
Question 20
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Beta 1 receptors are primarily located in the __________; whereas beta 2 receptors are primarily located in the __________.
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heart; bronchi and blood vessels
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bronchi and blood vessels; heart
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heart; bladder
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bladder; bronchi and blood vessels
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