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Chapter 2: Basic Science Concepts Flashcards

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Substrate

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A substance that creates a signal or produces an effect by binding to a receptor, enzyme, or transporter

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Endogenous

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A substance that is produced by the body

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Exogenous

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A substance that is produced outside the body (e.g. a drug)

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Agonist

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A substance that combines with a receptor to initiate a reaction. Can be endogenous or exogenous.

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Antagonist

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A substance that reduces or blocks a reaction. Can be endogenous or exogenous.

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Induction

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When a substance increases the activity of an enzyme

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Inhibition

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When a substance decreases or blocks the activity of an enzyme

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Peripheral Nervous System parts

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Somatic and autonomic

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Somatic Nervous System

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Controls voluntary muscle movement

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Autonomic Nervous System

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Controls involuntary bodily functions (digestion, cardiac output, and blood pressure)

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Neurotransmitters

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  • Acetylcholine (Ach)
  • Epinephrine (Epi)
  • Norepinephrine (NE)
  • Dopamine (DA)
  • Serotonin (5-HT)
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Acetylcholine

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Mostly involved in the somatic nervous system. It’s released in response to neuron signals and binds to nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscles to affect muscle movement.

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Autonomic Nervous System parts

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Parasympathetic (rest and digest)

Sympathetic (flight or fight)

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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“rest and digest”

Works by releasing Acetylcholine (Ach) which binds to muscarinic receptors located throughout the body (gut, bladder, eyes etc..) results in SLUDD (salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation and digestion)

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Sympathetic Nervous System

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“fight or flight”

Works by releasing Epi and NE which act on adrenergic receptors (alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2) in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Activation results in increased BP, HR, and bronchodilation. Beta-2 receptors increase glucose production. Digestion and urination are minimized.

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Location of muscarinic receptors

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bladder and stomach

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Location of Alpha-1 receptors

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Smooth muscle including blood vessels

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Beta-1 Receptor Location

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Heart

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Beta-2 Receptor Location

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Lungs

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What is an agonist

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A substance that binds to and activates a response

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What is an antagonist

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Binds to a receptor but does not produce a subsequent reaction; the antagonist blocks the agonist from binding and inhibits the subsequent reaction

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Competitive Inhibition

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When an antagonist binds to the same active site of a receptor as the endogenous substrate preventing the activity

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Non-competitive inhibition

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The antagonist binds to the receptor at a site other than the active site which changes the shape of the active site and prevents the endogenous substrate from binding

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Muscarinic Receptor

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  • ACh
  • Agonist action increase in SLUDD; pilocarpine, bethanechol
  • Antagonist action decrease in SLUDD; atropine, oxybutynin
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Nicotinic Receptor

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  • ACH
  • Agonist action increases HR and BP; nicotine
  • Antagonist action are neuromuscular blockage; rocuronium
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Alpha-1 Receptor (mainly peripheral)

endo substrate, agonist, antagonist

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  • Epi and NE
  • Agonist action is smooth muscle vasoconstriction and increase in BP; phenylephrine, dopamine
  • Antagonist action is smooth muscle vasodilation and decrease in BP; doxazosin, carvedilol, phentolamine
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Alpha-2 (mainly brain)

endo substrate, agonist, antagonist

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  • Epi and NE
  • Agonist action is decreased release of Epi and NE, decreased BP and HR; clonidine, brimonidine
  • Antagonist action is increased BP and HR; ergot alkaloids, yohimbine
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Beta-1 (mainly heart)

endo substrate, agonist, antagonist

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  • Epi and NE
  • Agonist action is increase myocardial contractility, CO, and HR; dobutamine, isoproterenol, dopamine
  • Antagonist action is decreased CO and HR; metoprolol (b-1 selective), carvedilol, propranolol (non-b selective)
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Beta-2 (mainly lungs)

endo substrate, agonist, antagonist

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  • Epi
  • Agonist action is bronchodilation; albuterol, terbutaline, isoproterenol
  • Antagonist action is bronchoconstriction; non-selective bb (carvedilol, propranolol)
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Dopamine

endo substrate, agonist, antagonist

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  • Dopamine
  • Agonist action are many, includes renal, cardiac, and CNS effects; levodopa, pramipexole
  • Antagonist action are many, renal, cardiac, and CNS; 1st gen antipsychotics (haloperidol, metoclopramide)
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Serotonin

endo substrate, agonist, antagonist

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  • Serotonin
  • Agonist action many includes platelet, GI, and psychiatric effects; triptans
  • Antagonist action many includes platelet, GI, and psychiatric effects; ondansetron, 2nd gen antipsychotics (quetiapine)
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Acetylcholinesterases

endo effects, drugs, drug action

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  • break down ACh
  • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
  • Blocks acetylcholinesterase resulting in increased Ach levels. Used to treat Alzheimer’s disease
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

endo effects, drugs, drug action

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  • Converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 (a potent vasoconstrictor)
  • ACE inhibitors: lisinopril, ramipril, enalapril
  • Inhibits prod of angiotensin 2 resulting in decreased vasoconstriction and aldosterone production. Used to treat HTN, HF, and kidney disease
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Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)

endo effects, drugs, drug action

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  • Breaks down levodopa
  • COMT inhibitor: entacapone
  • Blocks COMT enzyme to prevent peripheral breakdown of levodopa, resulting in increased duration of action of levodopa. Used to treak Parkinson disease
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Cyclooxygenase (COX)

endo effects, drugs, drug action

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  • Converts arachidonic acid to prostaglandins (cause inflammation) and thromboxane A2 (causes platelet aggregation)
  • NSAIDs (ibu, asa)
  • Block COX enzyme to decrease prostaglandins and thromboxane A2; used to treat pain/inflammation and decrease platelet activation/aggregation (asa)
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Monoamine oxidase (MAO) 
(endo effects, drugs, drug action)
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  • Breaks down catecholamines (DA, NE, Epi, 5-HT)
  • MAO inhibitors: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, rasagiline, methylene blue, linezolid
  • Block MAO which increases catecholamine levels; used to treat depression
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Phosphodiesterase (PDE)

endo effects, drugs, drug action

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  • Breaks down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) a smooth muscle relaxant
  • PDE-5 inhibitors: sildenafil, tadalafil
  • Competitively binds to the same active site as cGMPon the PDE-5 enzyme, prevents breakdown of cGMP and prolonging the smooth muscle relaxation (e.g arteries of penis) used to treat erectile dysfunction
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Vitamin K epoxide reductase

endo effects, drugs, drug action

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  • Converts vit k to the active form required for production of select clotting factors
  • Warfarin
  • Blocks vit k epoxide reductase enzyme which decreases production of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X; used to prevent and treat blood clots
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Xanthine Oxidase
(endo effects, drugs, drug action)
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  • Breaks down hypoxanthine and xanthine into uric acid
  • Allopurinol
  • Blocks xanthine oxidase enzyme which decreases uric acid production; use to prevent gout attacks
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Amide-type anesthetic

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I before -caine

lidocaine, bupivicaine, ropivicaine

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Ester-type anesthetic

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benzocaine, procaine

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Hydroxyl or alcohol

Neutral functional group

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Ketone

Neutral functional group

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Aldehyde

Neutral functional group

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Amide

Neutral functional group

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Nitrate

Neutral functional group

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Nitro

Neutral functional group

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Aromatic benzene ring

Neutral functional group

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Urea

Neutral functional group

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Carbonate

Neutral functional group

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Carbamate

Neutral functional group

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Ether

Neutral functional group

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Thioether

Neutral functional group

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Carboxyl

Acidic functional group

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Phenol

Acidic functional group

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Imide

Acidic functional group

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Sulfonamide

Acidic functional group

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Amine (primary)

Basic functional group

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Amine (tertiary)

Basic functional group

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Imine

Basic functional group

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Amidine

Basic functional group

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Amoxicillin

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Bets-lactam, penicillin abx

Hypersensitivity: cross-reactive to other drugs with beta lactam ring (ceftriaxone and ertapenem)

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Ceftriaxone

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Beta-lactam, cephalosporin abx
Contains beta-lactam ring fused to 6 sided ring
Hypersensitivity: drugs with beta-lactam ring (amox and ertapenem)

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Ertapenem

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Beta-lactam, carbapenem abx
Contains beta-lactam ring fused to a 5 sided ring
Hypersensitivity: drugs with beta lactam ring

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Aztreonam

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Monobactam abx
Contains beta-lactam ring not fused to another ring
Hypersensitivity: not cross reactive to beta-lactam abx

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Gentamicin

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Aminoglycoside abx

Contains an amine group and sugar group

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Sulfamethoxazole

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Sulfonamide abx
Contains sulfonamide group
Hypersensitivity: cross reactive to other drugs containing sulfonamide group (celecoxib)

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Aspirin

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Salicylate nsaid

Contains acidic carboxyl group

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Ibuprofen

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NSAID

Contains a carboxyl group

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Amphetamine

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Stimulant

Contains a primary amine

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Levothyroxine

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Thyroid hormone (t4)
Contains 4 iodine molecules
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Amiodarone

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Class III antiarrhythmic

Contains 2 iodine molecules

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Fenofibrate

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Fibrate, high cholesterol

Contains ketone groups

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Amitriptyline

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Tricyclic antidepressant

Contains 3 rings

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Chlorpromazine

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Phenothiazine antipsychotic

Contains thioether group

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