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kilgore lvl1: cholinergic antagonists (blockers)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the heart | >low doses: decrease heart rate >high doses: increase heart rate |
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the central nervous system | >low doses: decrease muscle rigidity and tremors >high doses:cause drowsiness, disorientation & hallucinations |
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the eyes | dilation of pupils (Mydriasis), decrease accommodation |
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the GI system | >relax muscle tone >decrease intestinal & gastric secretions >decrease motility and peristalsis |
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the urinary system | >decreased motility >constricted sphincter (Urinary retention) |
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the secreting glands | decreases bronchial secretions, salivation and sweating |
| what effects do cholinergic blockers have on the respiratory system | >Decrease bronchial secretions >dilate bronchial airways |
| what are typical side-effects of cholinergic blockers? | dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, confusion, tachycardia |
| key facts for atropine | >low doses of 0.2-0.5mg treat bradycardia >doses over 0.5mg treat cholinergic toxicity |
| Key facts for benztropine mesylate | >resembles atropine & benadryl >used for PD primarily & EPS |
| Key facts on dicyclomine | >treats GI motility issues like IBS |
| Key facts on tolterodine | >treats urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence due to bladder overactivity |
| key facts on scopolamine | >prevents motion sickness |