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Pharmacology II
Module 1, Chapter 4 Drugs & Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| donepezil | Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Alzheimer disease |
| pilocarpine | Cholinergic Agonist Xerostomia caused by radiation therapy |
| atropine | Anticholinergic Reduction of Salivation |
| epinephrine | Adrenergic Agonist Anaphylactic reactions and vasoconstrictor to prolong local anesthesia |
| norepinephrine | Adrenergic Agonist Severe hypotension septic shock |
| methylphenidate | Adrenergic Agonist ADHD |
| Persistalsis | 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 and 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 |
| Acetylcholine | Is primarily involved in muscle activation, learning and memory |
| Norepinephrine (definition) | is a neurotransmitter implicated in mood disorders like depression, but it is not as widely recognized as serotonin for its role in depression. More often associated with attention and alertness |
| Serotonin | neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, appetite, and other physiological processes. Low levels are most commonly associated with depression. |