Pharmacoligic actions

Question 1

What drug promotes urine production by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the early segment of the distal convoluted tubule

Answer 1

Thiazide Diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 1

What drug acts in the thick segment of the ascending limb of Henle loop to block reabsorption of sodium and chloride?

Answer 1

Loop Diuretic
Furosemide

Question 2

What drug blocks the actions of aldosterone in the distal nephron. Because aldosterone acts to promote sodium uptake in exchange for potassium secretion, inhibition of aldosterone has the opposite effect: retention of potassium and increased excretion of sodium.

Answer 2

Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Spironolactone

Question 3

What drug blocks cardiac beta1 receptors?

Answer 3

Beta Blockers: Cardioselective
Metoprolol

Question 4

What drug blocks both beta1- and beta2-adrenergic receptors?

Answer 4

Beta Blockers
Non-Selective
Propranolol

Question 5

What drug blocks of alpha1 receptors

Answer 5

Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptor Blockers:
Doxazosin

Question 6

What drug blocks vascular alpha1 (smooth muscle cells of blood vessels) receptors and Beta 1 (cardio) receptors?

Answer 6

Alpha & Beta Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists:
Labetalol