Adrenergic receptors and agents Flashcards
An adrenergic drug can potentially lead to any of the following EXCEPT
A. Mydriasis
B. Tachycardia
C. Bronchodilation
D. Gluconeogenesis
D
Which of the following is TRUE about structure-activity relationship of direct adrenergic agonists?
A. Decreased substitution in the benzene ring increases potency
B. Decreased substitution in the benzene ring decreases distribution of the molecule to the central nervous system
C. Increasing the size of alkyl substituents on the amino group tends to increase beta-receptor activity
D. Substitution in the alpha-carbon shortens drug action
C
Increase in cAMP results from activation of which receptor
A. Alpha 1
B. Alpha 2
C. Beta 1
D. AOTA
C
The activation of presynaptic alpha-2 receptor will result to
A. Increased reuptake of norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft
B. Decreased release of norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft
C. Decreased storage of norepinephrine
D. Decreased catabolism of norepinephrine
B
A drug which can cause renovasodilation, improve cardiac contractility, and increase peripheral vascular resistance depending on dose given
A. Propranolol
B. Dopamine
C. Isoproterenol
D. Phentolamine
B
Adrenergic alpha-1 blockade in a patient given epinephrine results in a decrease in BP. This BP depressor effect can be attributed to which of the following?
A. B-1 agonist
B. B-2 agonist
C. B-1 antagonist
D. B-2 antagonist
B
An adolescent brought to the ER presenting with aggressive behavior, tremor, anxiety, paranoid state, hypertension, and tachycardia was diagnosed to have metamphetamine abuse. Which of the following is TRUE about the action of amphetamine?
A. It binds directly to beta-1 and alpha-1 receptors
B. It displaces norepinephrine from vesicles
C. It enhances MAO activity
D. It promotes exocytotic release of norepinephrine
D
A patient diagnosed to have rheumatic heart disease was brought to the ER due to severe heart failure. Along with a diuretic, this selective beta-1 adrenergic agonist which can increase cardiac contractility and cardiac output can be started
A. Dobutamine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Phenylephrine
D. Terbutaline
A
Clonidine is
A. A selective alpha-1 agonist
B. A selective alpha-2 agonist
C. A selective beta-1 agonist
D. A selective beta-2 agonist
B
48/M with heart failure secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy was started on this drug with both beta and alpha blocking effects, proven to decrease mortality and morbidity in the same subset of patients
A. Atenolol
B. Carvedilol
C. Metoprolol
D. Propranolol
B
Possible mechanisms of action of indirect adrenergic antagonists
A. Block adrenergic receptors
B. Inhibit the Ca2+-dependent release of norepinephrine
C. Block MAO
D. Inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine from synaptic cleft
B
A patient with Ischemic Heart Disease was given a beta-blocker for his chronic heart disease. Adverse effects of beta-adrenoceptor blocker include
A. Bronchospasm
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Tachycardia
D. Psychotic behavior
A
Atenolol was started to control hypertension of a 35 year old executive. Which of the following is true of the drug?
A. Selective beta-1 receptor antagonist
B. Short-acting
C. Subject to hepatic metabolism
D. AOTA
A
The clinical effects of a beta-blocker include which of the following:
A. Increases production of aqueous humor and is used for glaucoma
B. Facilitates peripheral conversion of thryoxine to triiodothyronine and hypothyroidism
C. Decreases incidence of first episode of bleeding in portal hypertension
D. Causes increased CNS alertness and drive, and is used to alleviate “stage fright”
C
Sympathetic activation results to the
following:
A. Vasodilation B. Pupillary constriction C. Bladder contraction D. Perspiration
D/A
What is the effect of amphetamine?
A. Promotes release of NT B. Blocks receptors C. Blocks MAO D. AOTA
*
A patient rushed to the ER for
bronchospasm secondary to anaphylactic
shock was given IM epinephrine and NE.
The following are expected effects:
A. Bronchodilation B. Vasodilation C. Decreased cardiac contractility D. AOTA
*
Drug which inhibits the Ca2+-dependent
release of norepinephrine:
A. Amphetamine B. Cocaine C. Guanethidine D. Reserpin
*
sympathetic activation will lead to the following action:
A. Pupil dilation
B. Bronchoconstriction
C. Bradycardia
A
Adrenergic Receptor predominantly found in the heart.
A. Alpha 1
B. Alpha 2
C. Beta 1
D. Beta 3
C
Adrenoreceptor coupled to Gq protein and especially found in smooth muscles.
A. Alpha 1
B. Alpha 2
C. Beta 1
D. Beta 2
A
True of the structure-activity relationship
A. Increase in alkyl substitution in the amino group, increase in Beta receptor activity
B. Decrease the substitution in the benzene ring, decrease in potency
C. substitution in the alpha-carbon prolongs drug activity
D. AOTA
D
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists are most useful with the condition:
A. Hypertension
B. Asthma
C. Heart Failure
D. Arrhythmia
B
Beta 1 receptor activation effects include
A. stimulation of renin release
B. skin vasodilation
C. insulin release
D. skeletal muscle tremor
A
Postsynaptic activation of Alpha 1 receptor will lead to:
A. Cutaneous vasodilation
B. Lipolysis
C. Nasal Decongestion
D. Uterine relaxation
C
Patient with septic shock was started on low dose of dopamine, what is an expected effect?
A. Vasoconstrict
B. Decrease cardiac output
C. Bradycardia
D. Increase renal blood flow
D
Alpha 2 agonist activation will most likely lead to:
A. vasoconstriction
B. bronchodilation
C. decrease in insulin and rennin release
D. AOTA
D
Alpha-1 blockers are beneficial in:
A. hypotension
B. asthma
C. urinary retention
D. nasal decongestion
C
Adverse effects of adrenoceptor blocker
A. bronchoconstriction – alpha blockade
B. increase intraocular pressure – beta blockade
C. hypertension
D. severe bradycardia
D
Reserpine action
A. direct agonist
B. inhibits VMAT
C. inhibits MAO
D. AOTA
B
The additional effect of some B-blockers like labetalol and pirdolol which can prevent untoward effects like asthma and
bradycardia is due to:
A. partial agonist effect
B. potassium blockade
C. local anesthetic effect
D. AOTA
A
α1 = α2; β1»_space; β2
A. Dobutamine B. Epinephrine C. Norepinephrine D. Phenylephrine E. Terbutalin
C