Autonomic & Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 0

Autonomic pharmacology
(2011)
Describe the use of different sympathomimetic drugs used to treat hypotension as a result of a subarachnoid block. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of these agents.

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Question 1

Autonomic pharmacology
(2012)
List the drug groups that can be used for the management of myocardial ischaemia. Give examples and briefly describe their mechanism(s) of action.

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Question 2

Autonomic pharmacology
(2010)
Comment on the pharmacological effects of dobutamine, noradrenaline and vasopressin in the management of shock.

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Question 3

Autonomic pharmacology
(2006)
What is an inotrope? Briefly explain the mechanisms of actions of inotropes, illustrating these using inotropes commonly used in clinical practice.

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Question 4

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(2010)
Outline the mechanism of action and pharmacological effects of neostigmine.

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Question 5

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(2002/05)
Outline the types of adrenergic receptors and the physiological effects produced when they are stimulated. Compare and contrast the actions of adrenaline, noradrenaline and salbutamol on these receptors.

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Question 6

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(2003)
List the effects of a muscarinic receptor antagonist and describe any differences between actions of atropine and glycopyrrolate.

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Question 7

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(2001)
Outline the pharmacology of alpha-2 agonists and their clinical application in practice.

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Question 8

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(2001)
Compare and contrast the pharmacological actions of anticholinesterases with relevance to edrophonium, neostigmine and the organophosphorus compounds.

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Question 9

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(2000)
Describe the location and function of nicotinic and muscarinic receptors in the body. Give examples of agonists and antagonists for each.

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Question 10

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(Additional)
Compare and contrast dexmedetonidine, clonidine and midazolam.

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Question 11

Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs
(Additional)
Discuss the pharmacology of alpha-1 antagonists. Compare and contrast phentolamine, phenoxybenzamine and prazosin.

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Question 12

Antihypertensives (including diuretics)
(2001/09)
Compare and contrast the pharmacology of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate.

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Question 13

Antihypertensives (including diuretics)
(2006)
Describe the actions of mannitol.

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Question 14

Antihypertensives (including diuretics)
(2003)
Describe with examples, how drugs may cause a diuresis via action on distal convoluted tubules or collecting ducts.

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Question 15

Antihypertensives (including diuretics)
(2000)
Compare and contrast the action of diuretics acting on the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle with those acting on the distal tubule.

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Question 16

Antihypertensives (including diuretics)
(2000)
Classify the principle drugs used to deliberately lower the blood pressure during surgery.

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Question 17

Antiarrhythmics
(2003/10)
Describe briefly the pharmacology of adenosine and its use in anaesthesia.

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Question 18

Antiarrhythmics
(2009)
Outline the pharmacological management of ventricular fibrillation in an adult with reference to: drugs, dose, mechanisms of action, potential adverse effects.

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Question 19

Antiarrhythmics
(2005)
What are the side effects of amiodarone? What problems may develop during anaesthesia?

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Question 20

Antiarrhythmics
(2004)
Briefly describe the pharmacology of digoxin.

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