Question

Review Questions for the NCLEX Examination he peripheral nervous system includes the following omponents: (Select all that apply.) 1. afferent nerves. 2. brain 3. efferent nerves 4. spinal cord. 5. skeletal muscles. 2. The two major neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are: 1. norepinephrine and epinephrine. 2. dopamine and serotonin 3. acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 4. endorphins and enkephalins. 3. Cholinergic agents are drugs that have this effect Select all that apply) 1. slowing the heart rate. 2. increasing the heart rate. 3. dilating the pupils. 4. constricting the pupils 5. increased gastric motility. 4. The two broad classes of drugs used to stimulate the adrenergic nervous system are: 1. dopamine and norepinephrine 2. epinephrine and serotonin 3. catecholamines and noncatecholamines. 4. dopaminergic receptors and beta blockers. the autonomic nervous system have the following effects: (Select all that apply.) 1. constriction of the coronary arterioles. 2. relaxation of the urinary bladder. 3. increased renal perfusion. 4. increased heart rate. 5. Adrenergic agents that stimulate the beta receptors of 5. increased blood glucose. 6. A patient who has recently been prescribed a beta- department with a serious adverse effect. Which adverse effect is the patient likely exhibiting? 1. Hypertension 2. Angina pectoris 3. Bronchoconstriction 4. Cardiac dysrhythmias adrenergic blocking agent presents to the emergency

Answer 1

1. The peripheral nervous system includes :-

- efferent nerves

- afferent nerves

2. The major neurotransmitter is autonomic nervous system are :-

- norepinephrine

- acetylcholine

3. Cholinergic agents are drugs that have the following effects :-

- slowing heart rate

- constricting the pupils

4. The two classes of drugs that stimulate adrenergic nervous system are :-

- norepinephrine

- dopamine