METHYLPHENIDATE Flashcards
(10 cards)
What type of receptor is primarily involved in neurotransmission?
Neurotransmitter receptors
True or False: Agonists bind to receptors and activate them.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ effect is the physiological response produced by receptor activation.
physiologic
What is the primary use of beta-adrenergic receptors?
To mediate responses such as increased heart rate and bronchodilation.
Name one adverse effect of opioid receptor agonists.
Respiratory depression
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common drug interaction with anticoagulants? A) Increased bleeding risk B) Decreased heart rate C) Increased appetite
A) Increased bleeding risk
What receptor type is primarily involved in the immune response?
Cytokine receptors
True or False: Antagonists block receptors and prevent activation.
True
Short answer: What is the action of histamine H1 receptors?
Mediating allergic responses and regulating gastric acid secretion.
Fill in the blank: Drug interactions can lead to increased ________ or decreased efficacy of medications.
toxicity