PSEUDOEPHEDRINE Flashcards
(15 cards)
What type of receptor does dopamine primarily act on?
Dopamine primarily acts on dopamine receptors.
True or False: Beta-adrenergic receptors are involved in the physiological response to stress.
True
Fill in the blank: The primary action of opioid receptors is to ______ pain.
reduce
What is a common physiological effect of activating alpha-1 adrenergic receptors?
Vasoconstriction
Which receptor type is targeted by antihistamines?
Histamine receptors
What is the physiological effect of activating muscarinic acetylcholine receptors?
Increased secretions and smooth muscle contraction
What is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers?
Bradycardia
True or False: Antagonists block the action of neurotransmitters at their receptors.
True
What is the primary use of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
To treat hypertension
Fill in the blank: Serotonin receptors are primarily involved in regulating ______.
mood
What type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs both affect the same receptor type?
Additive or synergistic interaction
Which receptor type is primarily involved in the action of benzodiazepines?
GABA-A receptors
What is a significant adverse effect of corticosteroids?
Immunosuppression
True or False: Calcium channel blockers primarily target calcium receptors.
False
What is the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
They inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.