Final answer:
Cholinergic agonists stimulate muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous system and have effects summarized by the acronym SLUDGE BAM.
Step-by-step explanation:
Cholinergic agonists are drugs that increase the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system by stimulating muscarinic receptors. This leads to a variety of effects, summarized by the acronym 'SLUDGE BAM'.
- Salivation
- Lacrimation (tearing)
- Urination
- Defecation
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Emesis (vomiting)
- Bronchoconstriction
- Apnea (difficulty breathing)
- Miosis (pupil constriction)