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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Sympathetic adrenergic innervation of the airways is the dominant neuronal control of bronchial smooth muscle. True/False?

A

False

Parasympathetic cholinergic innervation dominates the airways

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2
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Stimulation of parasympathetic division causes bronchial smooth muscle _____, mediated by __ acting on __ receptors

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Contraction, ACh, M3

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3
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Mucus secretion is increased when parasympathetic division is active. True/False?

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True

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4
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There is no sympathetic innervation of bronchial smooth muscle. True/False?

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True

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5
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What do postganglionic sympathetic fibres supply with regards to airways?

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Submucosal glands

Smooth muscle of blood vessels

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Stimulation of sympathetic division causes bronchial smooth muscle _____, mediated by __ released from the ___ ___ acting on __ receptors

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Relaxation, adrenaline, adrenal gland, B2

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7
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Mucus secretion is increased when sympathetic division is active. True/False?

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False

Mucus secretion decreases; mucociliary elevator activity increases

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8
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Asthma is irreversible obstruction of small airways. True/False?

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False

It is reversible

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9
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What are the pathological changes that may occur in chronic asthma?

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Increased mass of smooth muscle
Accumulation of interstitial fluid
Increased mucus secretion
Epithelial damage

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10
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FEV1 and PEFR increase in asthma sufferers. True/False?

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False

They both decrease

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11
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What causes hypersensitivity of airways in asthma?

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Epithelial damage, exposing sensory nerve endings

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12
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What are the 2 components of an asthma attack?

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Initial bronchospasm followed by late inflammation

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13
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In non-atopic individuals, THo cells mature into TH_ cells

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TH1

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14
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TH1 suppresses the production of which TH cell?

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TH2

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15
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In atopic individuals, THo cells mature into TH_ cells

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TH2

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16
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TH2 suppresses the production of which TH cell?

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TH1

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17
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Which interleukin helps/allows TH2 cells to activate B cells?

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IL-4

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18
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Activated B cells can mature into plasma cells which secrete __ in the allergic response

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IgE

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19
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IgE binds to eosinophils and mast cells via which receptor?

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FcE

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20
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Which interleukin causes eosinophils to differentiate and activate?

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IL-5

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21
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Which interleukins cause mast cells to express IgE receptors?

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IL-4 and IL-13

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22
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When mast cells are activated, which substances do they release?

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Histamine
Chemokines
Leukotrienes

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23
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Relievers act as anti-inflammatory agents. True/False?

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False

They are bronchodilators used for acute attacks

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24
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Name the 3 main types of relievers used in asthma

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SABAs, LABAs, CysLT antagonists

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25
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Name controllers/preventers used in asthma

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Glucocorticoids, chromoglicate

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26
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What does PKA do in bronchial smooth muscle?

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Phosphorylates MLCK and B2 receptors

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27
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MLCK’s action is to cause relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle. True/False?

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False

Action is to cause contraction; phosphorylation by PKA inhibits this action to cause relaxation

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28
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How does PKA cause desensitisation of B2 receptors?

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Phosphorylates the receptor, causing reduced G-protein coupling

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29
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B2 receptor can be phosphorylated by PKA when no agonist is bound. True/False?

30
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How does GRK cause endocytosis of B2 receptors?

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Phosphorylates the receptor, allowing B-arrestin to bind and “arrest” the receptor’s signalling function and cause endocytosis

31
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B2 receptor can be phosphorylated by GRK when no agonist is bound. True/False?

A

False

Agonist must be bound

32
Q

Give an example of a SABA

A

Salbutamol

33
Q

SABAs are usally administered via the _____ route. Why?

A

Inhalational

Reduces systemic effects

34
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Give an example of a LABA

A

Salmeterol

35
Q

LABAs are recommended for acute relief of bronchospasm. True/False

A

False

They are slow to act

36
Q

LABAs can be used as a monotherapy. True/False?

A

False

They would desensitise receptors

37
Q

CysLT1 receptor activation causes bronchodilation. True/False?

A

False

Causes bronchoconstriction and inflammation

38
Q

Give an example of a CysLT antagonist?

A

Montelukast

Zafirlukast

39
Q

CysLT antagonists are less potent than salbutamol in acute asthma. True/False?

40
Q

How are CysLT antagonists administered (which route)?

41
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Give an example of a Xanthine?

A

Theophylline

Aminophylline

42
Q

Xanthines have little adverse effects. True/False?

A

False

Nausea, vomiting, headache are some of the side effects

43
Q

What are the 2 main classes of corticosteroid released by the adrenal cortex?

A

Glucocorticoids

Mineralocorticoids

44
Q

What is the effect of cortisol on inflammatory responses?

A

Decreases them

45
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What is the effect of cortisol on gluconeogenesis?

A

Increases it

46
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What is the function of mineralocorticoids?

A

Regulate salt and water retention by the kidney

47
Q

Glucocorticoids have good bronchodilator action. True/False?

48
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How do glucocorticoids enter cells?

A

Diffusion - they are lipophilic

49
Q

Glucocorticoids combine with GRa which causes dissociation of which class of proteins?

A

HSP (heat shock proteins)

50
Q

Glucocorticoids stimulate production of proteins which suppress inflammation. True/False?

A

True

Also decrease production of proteins which stimulate inflammation

51
Q

Expression of inflammatory genes is associated with the acetylation of histones by which enzyme?

A

Histone Acetyltransferases (HATs)

52
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What does acetylation do to DNA?

A

Unwinds it, enabling transcription to occur

53
Q

What are some cellular effects of glucocorticoids in asthma?

A

Decrease numbers of eosinophils, mast cells, T cells, macrophages
Increase expression of B2 receptors

54
Q

Give an example of a glucocorticoid used in asthma and its adverse effects

A

Inhaled beclomethasone
Hoarse voice + oral thrush
Also oral prednisolone in combination for severe asthma

55
Q

COPD can be divided into which 2 disease states?

A

Chronic bronchitis

Emphysema

56
Q

Describe chronic bronchitis and its symptoms

A

Inflammation of bronchi + bronchioles

Causes cough + purulent sputum

57
Q

Describe emphysema and its symptoms

A

Collapse of alveoli, decreasing SA available for gas exchange
Breathlessness

58
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What is the function of M1 receptors at ganglia?

A

Facilitate transmission mediated by ACh acting on nicotinic receptors

59
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What is the function of M2 receptors on the post-ganglionic neurone?

A

Inhibit further release of ACh

60
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What is the function of M3 receptors in smooth muscle?

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Mediate contraction + increased mucous secretion in response to ACh stimulation

61
Q

Give an example of a SAMA

A

Ipratropium

62
Q

Give an example of a LAMA

A

Tiotropium

63
Q

Ipratropium is a selective blocker of M3 receptors. True/False?

A

False

Tiotropium is a selective blocker of M3; ipratropium is non-selective

64
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Why is block of M2 receptors undesirable?

A

M2 receptor normal function is to inhibit ACh release. If this is blocked, more ACh will be released which will ultimately cause more contraction

65
Q

What is Indacaterol?

A

An “ultra-LABA” which has rapid onset of action (vs salmeterol)

66
Q

A combination of LABA + LAMA is not recommended. True/False?

A

False

This combination is superior to using each drug alone in increasing FEV1

67
Q

What is the function of a PDE4 antagonist? Give an example of one

A

Inhibits inflammation caused by PDE4 released by neutrophils

Rofumilast - oral for severe COPD

68
Q

What is rhinitis and its symptoms?

A

Inflammation of nasal mucosa

Typically rhinorrhoea, sneezing, itching, nasal congestion

69
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What is non-allergic rhinitis and its causes?

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Rhinitis not involving IgE

Infection, drug-induced, hormonal, idiopathic

70
Q

List drug classes that can be used for rhinitis

A

Glucocorticoids
H1 and cysLT1 receptor antagonists
Sodium chromoglicate

71
Q

Mechanism of action of H1 receptor antagonists

Examples

A

Reduce effects of histamine released from mast cells
Given orally or nasal spray
Loratidine, fexofenadine, cetirizine

72
Q

Mechanism of action of sodium chromoglicate

A

Mast cell stabilisation

Nasal spray, usually better for children

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