Block 5

Question 1

Alendronic acid (Alendronate)

Answer 1

Second generation bisphosphonate. Used to treat osteoporosis

Question 2

Calciferol

Answer 2

Active form of vitamin D3.

Question 3

Calcitonin/Salcatonin

Answer 3

Produced by thyroid gland. Antagonises parathyroid hormone.

Question 4

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Answer 4

Replacement of hormones diminished in menopause.

Question 5

Raloxifene

Answer 5

Selective oestrogen receptor modulator.

Question 6

Codeine

Answer 6

Opiate receptor agonist.

Question 7

Pethidine

Answer 7

Synthetic opiate agonist.

Question 8

Lidocaine

Answer 8

Sodium channel blocker (Anaesthetic agent)

Question 9

Tramadol

Answer 9

Centrally-acting analgesic.

Question 10

Arnica Montana

Answer 10

Homeopathic remedy.

Question 11

Dobutamine

Answer 11

Beta-adrenergic agonist. Increases SV and myocardial contractibility.

Question 12

Isoprenaline

Answer 12

Beta-adrenergic agonist. Treatment of bronchodilator in bronchospasm associated with COPD

Question 13

Salbutamol

Answer 13

Beta-2-adrenergic agonist. Bronchodilation.

Question 14

Salmeterol

Answer 14

Beta-2-adrenergic agonist. Reduce the number of asthma+severity of asthma attacks.

Question 15

Norepinephrine

Answer 15

Alpha adrenergic agonist. Precursor of epinephrine secreted by the adrenal medulla.

Question 16

Phenoxybenzamine

Answer 16

Alpha adrenergic antagonist. Treat hypertension and sweating.

Question 17

Doxazosin

Answer 17

Alpha-adrenergic blocking agent. Treat hypertension. Replaced by prazosin.

Question 18

Muscarine

Answer 18

Muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist.

Question 19

Pilocarpine

Answer 19

Muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist. Treatment of glaucoma.

Question 20

Botulinium toxin.

Answer 20

Acetylcholine release inhibitor. Produced by a gram-positive bacteria.

Question 21

Cocaine

Answer 21

Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor/sodium channel blocker. Local anaesthetic.

Question 22

Dexamphetamine

Answer 22

Noradrenaline releaser.

Question 23

Dopamine

Answer 23

Dopamine receptor agonist. Precursor to norepinephrine.

Question 24

Fluoxetine

Answer 24

Selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor. Treat depression, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.

Question 25

Hemicholinium

Answer 25

Choline reuptake inhibitor

Question 26

Imipramine

Answer 26

Catecholamine uptake inhibitor. Tricyclic antidepressant.

Question 27

Levadopa

Answer 27

Dopamine replacement therapy. Natural form of dihydroxyphenylalanine.

Question 28

Nicotine

Answer 28

Nicotinic acetylcholine agonist.

Question 29

Phenelzine

Answer 29

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

Question 30

Pralidoxime

Answer 30

Cholinesterase re-activator. Antidote to organophosphate pesticides and chemicals.

Question 31

Sarin

Answer 31

Irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor.

Question 32

Tropicamide

Answer 32

Muscarinic cholinergic receptor antagonist. For pupil dilation and lens relaxation.