Pharmacology and therapeutics 9-ordered

Question 1

Describe the unwanted actions of adrenaline(1)

Answer 1

pg 6

Question 2

Give the details of the relative selectivity of different SNS agonists. Where relevant, explain the advantage/ and or of using these agonists relative to other relevant SNS agonists. Also, where relevant ,describe any relative structural variations. Describe the clincal uses and side effects of these drugs(8)

Answer 2

pg 6

Question 3

Describe the mechanism of action of directly acting sympathomimetics, include in your answer the mechanisms of action of the different adrenoreceptors(2)

Answer 3

pg 1

Question 4

Describe the distribution of the different adrenoreceptors across the body, and describe some of their effects(3)

Answer 4

pg 2

Question 5

Explain the mechanism of action of adrenaline in Pulmonary Obstructive Conditions, Glaucoma, Cardiogenic Shock, Spinal Anaesthesia and Local Anaesthesia(4)

Answer 5

pg 5

Question 6

Explain the mechanism of action of coacaine(2)

Answer 6

pg 8

Question 7

Describe the Relative Selectivity of SNS Agonists(1)

Answer 7

pg 3

Question 8

What are MAO inhibitors used for .Explain why people using MAO are told to avoid certain food , which food are these(2)

Answer 8

pg 9

Question 9

Describe the action /side effects of low dose AND high dose cocaine on the CNS and CVS.(1)

Answer 9

pg 9

Question 10

Give the details of the selectivity of different SNS agonists(2)

Answer 10

pg 3

Question 11

Describe how noradrenaline is produced and then taken up again. Describe how concentrations of noradrenaline are controlled within the synapse(2)

Answer 11

pg 3

Question 12

Draw a schematic diagram of the SNS(2)

Answer 12

pg 1

Question 13

Explain what happens in a anaphylactic shock and an allergic reaction, and how adrenaline is effective in this situation(4)

Answer 13

pg 4