Horner's syndrome is an autonmoic disorder that is characterizedby constricted pupils, bradycardia, and excess GI secretions.Horner's generally manifests when someone (or something; cats,dogs, and even horses can get it) suffers damage to one of thesympathetic trunk ganglia. You are seeing a patient who was in arecent automobile accident. Their eyes are constricted, and theyare complaining that they are easily fatigued. A chest x-ray rulesout pulmonary edema, so you start to test for Horner's.
A). Clearly explain how the autonomic nervoussystem might play a role. What pathways, transmitters, andreceptors might be involved? How does this explain hersymptoms?
B). Your patient asks \"could atropine help me?\"You frown because your last bit of atropine as used to treatanother patient and it will take a bit of time to replenish yourhospital's supply.
i. Answer YES it will help or NO it will nothelp
ii. Explain why or why not
iii. In one sentence, explain what you wouldprescribe for your patient instead of atropine and why it wouldwork to help your patient.
