Pharmacology: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System, Ch. 29

Nicotinic receptors would be found in which location?

Adrenal medulla Nicotinic --> CNS, medulla, autonomic ganglia, and the neuromuscular junction. Muscarinic --> a sweat glands, bladder and GI tract.

Most of the free norepinephrine molecules are taken up by the nerve terminal that releases them in which process?

Reuptake

The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has been administered albuterol in order to promote bronchodilation and relieve shortness of breath. When giving this medication, the nurse has affected the client's autonomic nervous system by:

Stimulating beta2-receptors.

A client had an argument with another family member. Which is the best rationale for the nurse to wait to assess vital signs?

Physical and emotional stress can be identified from vital signs.

The functions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) can be broadly described as:

Activities designed to maintain a constant internal environment, to respond to stress or emergencies, and to repair body tissues.