Nursing pharm Chapter 29 Prep U

The nervous system is closely linked with both the immune system and the endocrine system. What neurotransmitter is used by the preganglionic cells?

Acetylcholine

The anatomy and physiology instructor is discussing adrenergic receptors with the nursing class. What adrenergic receptor would the instructor tell the students is found in the heart and can stimulate increased myocardial activity and increase heart rate?

Beta1

Which effect results from activation of beta2 receptors?

Bronchodilation

The nursing students are giving an oral presentation on the parasympathetic nervous system. How would they describe muscarinic receptors?

Classification based on research with a mushroom plant alkaloid

What helps to generate heat when the core body temperature is too low?

Piloerection

The nurse is caring for a client who for several days has been receiving norepinephrine intravenous for shock. The nurse recognizes the presence of which beta-adrenergic responsive when the client suddenly fails to respond to the prescribed dose of medication? Select all that apply.

desensitization, down-regulation