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Chapter 11 of "Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Sixth Edition" focuses on drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS), outlining their pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics.
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This document provides an in-depth overview of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) focusing on its pharmacological aspects, including drug classifications, mechanisms, clinical indications, and safety considerations for advanced nursing practice. It covers the two main divisions of the ANS: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), responsible for 'fight-or-flight' responses, and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which governs 'rest-and-digest' activities. Key neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and acetylcholine, their receptors, and the effects of various pharmacological agents on these systems are elaborated. It includes discussions on adrenergic pharmacology—such as sympathomimetics and sympatholytics—and cholinergic pharmacology—highlighting muscarinic agonists and cholinesterase inhibitors. Additionally, the document contains clinical relevance annotations, monitoring pearls, and common prescribing mistakes to prevent patient complications, thereby enhancing the clinical competence of nursing professionals.