PSEUDOEPHEDRINE Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

What type of receptor does dopamine primarily act on?

A

Dopamine primarily acts on dopamine receptors.

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True or False: Beta-adrenergic receptors are involved in the physiological response to stress.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The primary action of opioid receptors is to ______ pain.

A

reduce

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4
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What is a common physiological effect of activating alpha-1 adrenergic receptors?

A

Vasoconstriction

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5
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Which receptor type is targeted by antihistamines?

A

Histamine receptors

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What is the physiological effect of activating muscarinic acetylcholine receptors?

A

Increased secretions and smooth muscle contraction

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What is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers?

A

Bradycardia

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True or False: Antagonists block the action of neurotransmitters at their receptors.

A

True

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9
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What is the primary use of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?

A

To treat hypertension

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10
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Fill in the blank: Serotonin receptors are primarily involved in regulating ______.

A

mood

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11
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What type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs both affect the same receptor type?

A

Additive or synergistic interaction

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Which receptor type is primarily involved in the action of benzodiazepines?

A

GABA-A receptors

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13
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What is a significant adverse effect of corticosteroids?

A

Immunosuppression

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14
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True or False: Calcium channel blockers primarily target calcium receptors.

A

False

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What is the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

A

They inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

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