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P-II Exam 1
Exam review for Paramedic 2
Question | Answer |
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Respiratory Centers of the Brain | Medulla and Pons |
Medulla | primary respiratory center (inhalation), increase in impulses=increase in respirations; connected to repiratory muscles via CN X (vagus) |
Pons | takes over respirations when Medulla fails |
Enzyme that stimulates broncho dialation | cAMP - Cyclic AMP |
Enzyme that stimulates broncho constriction | cGMP - Cyclic GMP |
Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Stimulator | cAMP |
Cholinergic stimulator | cGMP |
Beta-sympathomimetic agents used to increase cAMP | Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, Isoetharine, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol, Albuterol, Bitoterol, Salmetrol |