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DH 383 Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peristalsis | involuntary, wave-like muscular contractions that move food, liquid, and other substances through the digestive tract and other tubular organs |
| Mydriasis | dilated pupils |
| Miosis | constricted pupils |
| Photophobia | an abnormal sensitivity or discomfort in the eyes caused by exposure to light |
| Defecation | the process of eliminating solid or semi-solid waste (feces) |
| Lacrimation | the process of producing and releasing tears from the lacrimal glands |
| Agonist | Drug that binds to the receptor and produces an effect |
| Antagonist | Drug that attach to the receptor but do not elicit a response |
| Paralytic ileus | condition where there is temporary loss of normal movement in the intestines: inability to pass food, gas, or stool through the digestive tract |
| Hyperpyrexia | extremely high fever (greater than 106.7 F) |
| PANS: Cholinergic Agents | donepezil (Aricept) pilocarpine (Salagen) |
| PANS: Anticholinergic Agents | dicyclomine (Bentyl) atropine (AtroPen) Ipratropium (Atrovent) |
| SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist) | epinephrine (Adrenalin, Primatene, EpiPen) norepinephrine (Levophed) albuterol (Proventil) methylphenidate (Ritalin) pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) |
| SANS: Antiadrenergic Agents (Antagonist) | propranolol (Inderal LA) atenolol (Tenormin) |