Appendix A (B)

Question 1

• a sedative-hypnotic drug that contains the barbituric acid moiety in its chemical structure
• phenobarbital

Answer 1

Barbiturate

Question 2

– a plant principle derived from Atropa belladonna and related species

• with anticholinergic action
• atropine

Answer 2

Belladonna Alkaloid

Question 3

– a sedative-anxiolytic-muscle relaxant drug that contains the benzodiazepine moiety in its chemical structure

• diazepam

Answer 3

Benzodiazepine

Question 4

– drug that activates sympathetic nervous system beta receptors, ex: to induce bronchodilation

– isoproterenol

Answer 4

Beta Receptor Agonist

Question 5

– drug that reacts asymptomatically with sympathetic nervous system beta receptors and prevents their endogenous activation, ex: to oppose sympathetic stimulation of the heart

– atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol

Answer 5

Beta Receptor Antagonist

Question 6

– also called diphosphonates, are class of drugs that are used to PREVENT the loss of bone mass

Answer 6

Biphosphonate

Question 7

– drug that slows calcium turnover in bone
– used to treat Paget disease
– etidronate

Answer 7

Bone Metabolism Regulator

Question 8

– drug that expands bronchiolar airways
– useful in treating asthma
– albuterol and isoproterenol -> adrenergic bronchodilators
– oxtriphylline -> smooth muscle relaxant bronchodilator

Answer 8

Bronchodilator