Mechanism of Action / Pharmacology Knowledge Flashcards

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MOA of pramipexole

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Dopamine agonist (used in PD)

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MOA of ropinirole

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Dopamine agonist (used in PD)

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3
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MOA of selegiline

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Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (used in PD)

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4
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MOA of benztropine

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Anticholinergic agent (used to trat PD tremor and NMS)

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MOA of amantadine

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NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) antagonist (used in PD)

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6
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In what condition is levodopa absolutely contraindicated?

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Melanoma

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7
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Which dopamine receptor is involved in the therapeutic response elicited by dopaminergic agonists in parkinsonism?

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D2A receptors

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