Agsa Pharma 1st SEM FINALS Flashcards
Clinical Situation I: 1-5. A 40-year-old patient is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, experiencing generalized muscle weakness and fatigue. The physician is considering pharmacological interventions to enhance neuromuscular transmission.
What class of drugs is most suitable for managing the symptoms of myasthenia gravis in this patient?
a. Cholinergic activating drugs
b. Antipsychotics
c. Antidepressants
d. Beta-blockers
a. Cholinergic activating drugs
What is the primary mechanism of action of cholinergic activating drugs in myasthenia gravis?
a. Stimulate acetylcholine release
b. Block cholinergic receptors
c. Inhibit acetylcholine breakdown
d. Prolong acetylcholine action
c. Inhibit acetylcholine breakdown
a. Stimulate acetylcholine release - answer key ni doc
What neurotransmitter is affected by cholinoceptor-blocking drugs?
a. Norepinephrine
b. Acetylcholine
c. Serotonin
d. Dopamine
b. Acetylcholine
Which condition is commonly treated with cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs?
a. Hypertension
b. Myasthenia gravis
c. Allergic rhinitis
d. Migraine
b. Myasthenia gravis
Cholinergic activating drugs primarily act on:
a. Sympathetic nervous system
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
c. Central nervous system
d. Peripheral nervous system
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
The patient’s symptoms, such as palpitations and sweating, suggest an overactivity of the:
a. Sympathetic nervous system
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
c. Central nervous system
d. Endocrine system
a. Sympathetic nervous system
Which class of autonomic drugs is commonly used to modulate sympathetic activity in anxiety disorders?
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Anticholinergic drugs
c. Alpha-agonists
d. Centrally acting sympatholytics
a. Benzodiazepines
c. Alpha-agonists - answer key ni doc
Beta-blockers are effective in reducing anxiety symptoms by blocking the action of:
a. Serotonin
b. Norepinephrine
c. Acetylcholine
d. Dopamine
b. Norepinephrine
Are beta-blockers typically associated with an increase or decrease in heart rate?
a. Increase in heart rate
b. Decrease in heart rate
c. No effect on heart rate
d. Variable effects on heart rate
b. Decrease in heart rate
Clonidine, an alpha-agonist, primarily acts by:
a. Increasing norepinephrine release
b. Decreasing norepinephrine release
c. Blocking norepinephrine receptors
d. Enhancing GABA activity
b. Decreasing norepinephrine release
What is the primary mechanism of action of adrenoceptor agonists?
a. Inhibition of sympathetic nervous system
b. Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system
c. Blockade of adrenergic receptors
d. Inhibition of parasympathetic nervous system
b. Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system
Which of the following is a common adrenoceptor agonist used in hypertensive emergencies?
a. Propranolol
b. Clonidine
c. Atenolol
d. Metoprolol
b. Clonidine
Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the action of which neurotransmitter?
a. Acetylcholine
b. Dopamine
c. Serotonin
d. Norepinephrine
d. Norepinephrine
A patient with a hypertensive crisis is administered a sympathomimetic drug. What physiological effect would be expected?
a. Decreased heart rate
b. Vasodilation
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Bronchoconstriction
c. Increased blood pressure
A patient is prescribed an adrenoceptor antagonist for hypertension. What side effect should be monitored closely?
a. Bradycardia
b. Tachycardia
c. Hypertension
d. Bronchodilation
a. Bradycardia
Which adrenoceptor is predominantly targeted by sympathomimetic drugs to increase heart rate and contractility?
a. Alpha-1
b. Beta-1
c. Alpha-2
d. Beta-2
b. Beta-1
Clonidine, a centrally acting antihypertensive, primarily stimulates:
a. Alpha receptors
b. Beta receptors
c. Dopamine receptors
d. Alpha-2 receptors
d. Alpha-2 receptors
Which adrenoceptor is predominantly targeted by sympathomimetic drugs to increase heart rate and contractility?
a. Alpha-1
b. Beta-1
c. Alpha-2
d. Beta-2
b. Beta-1
Which sympathomimetic drug is commonly used as a bronchodilator in respiratory conditions?
a. Epinephrine
b. Norepinephrine
c. Isoproterenol
d. Phenylephrine
c. Isoproterenol
The primary use of beta-blockers (beta-adrenoceptor antagonists) includes:
a. Increasing heart rate
b. Lowering blood pressure
c. Stimulating the sympathetic nervous system
d. Enhancing bronchoconstriction
b. Lowering blood pressure
Which of the following drugs is a non-selective beta-blocker?
a. Atenolol
b. Metoprolol
c. Propranolol
d. Carvedilol
d. Carvedilol
An adverse effect associated with beta-blocker use is;
a. Hypertension
b. Bradycardia
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Vasodilation
b. Bradycardia
The primary therapeutic effect of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists includes:
a. Decreasing heart rate
b. Vasodilation
c. Increasing blood pressure
d. Enhancing bronchoconstriction
b. Vasodilation
Beta-2 adrenoceptor agonists are often prescribed for the treatment of:
a. Hypertension
b. Asthma
c. Bradycardia
d. Hyperthyroidism
b. Asthma