Cholinergic Agonists

Question 1

function of methacholine

Answer 1

M3 agonist
used to Dx asthma

Question 2

M3 agonists do what:

Answer 2

mimic action of ACh on cholinergic receptors

Question 3

function of bethanechol

Answer 3

M3 agonist
used to help when bowel and bladder cannot contract

Question 4

function of carbachol

Answer 4

M3 agonist
used to treat glaucoma

Question 5

function of pilocarpine

Answer 5

M3 agonist
helps treat Xerostomia in Sjogren (dry mouth)

Question 6

function of succinylcholine

Answer 6

Nm agonist
depolarizing paralytic agent in surgery