Drug Mechanisms

Question 1

Bromocriptine

Answer 1

Inhibits prolactin release (dopaminergic agonist)

Question 2

Cabergoline

Answer 2

Inhibits prolactin release (dopaminergic agonist)

Question 3

Somatropin

Answer 3

Growth hormone analog

Question 4

Mecascrimin

Answer 4

IGF-1 analog

Question 5

Sermorelen

Answer 5

GHRH analog

Question 6

Pegvisonant

Answer 6

GH receptor antagonist

Question 7

Levothyroxine

Answer 7

T4

Question 8

Lyothyroxine

Answer 8

T3

Question 9

Propylthiouracil

Answer 9

Thyroglobulin peroxidase inhibitor

Question 10

Methimazole

Answer 10

Thyroxine peroxidase inhibitor

Question 11

Cortisol, Prednisalone, Betamethasone, Triamcinalone, Dexamethasone, Desoxycorticosterone, Beclomethasone, Fluticasone,

Answer 11

Glucocorticoid

Question 12

Fludricortisone

Answer 12

Mineralocorticoid

Question 13

Mefipristone

Answer 13

Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist

Question 14

Spironolactone

Answer 14

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

Question 15

Eplerenone

Answer 15

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

Question 16

Metformin

Answer 16

Inhibits gluconeogenesis

Question 17

Glimeperide

Answer 17

Insulin secretagogue (K channel)

Question 18

Insulin

Answer 18

Hypoglycemic effect

Question 19

Exenitide

Answer 19

Insulin secretagogue (increased cAMP)

Question 20

Sitagliptin

Answer 20

Indirectly acting insulin secretagogue (inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase IV)

Question 21

Repaglinide

Answer 21

Insulin secretagogue (K channel)

Question 22

Nataglinide

Answer 22

Insulin secretagogue (K channel)

Question 23

Acarbose

Answer 23

Alpha glucosidease inhibitor

Question 24

Pramlinitide

Answer 24

Amylin analog (inhibits glucagon release)

Question 25

Rosiglitazone

Answer 25

PPAR agonist (enhances insulin effects)

Question 26

Pioglitazone

Answer 26

PPAR agonist (enhances insulin effects)