Quiz6

Question 1

Direct acting a1 - For hypotension (parenteral)

Answer 1

METHOXAMINE

Question 2

Clinically used to relieve attacks of paroxysmal
supraventricular tachycardia.

Answer 2

METHOXAMINE

Question 3

Activates phospholipase C, resulting
in increase intracellular calcium and
vasoconstriction

Answer 3

MIDODRINE

Question 4

For the treatment of postural
hypotension, typically due to impaired
autonomic nervous system function

Answer 4

MIDODRINE

Question 5

METHOXAMINE is a pro drug that is s hydrolyzed to

Answer 5

desglymidodrine

Question 6

Direct a1 - Has longer duration of action than the
catecholamines.

Answer 6

PHENYLEPHRINE

Question 7

Because ________ is not a catechol derivative
it is not inactivated by __________

Answer 7

PHENYLEPHRINE
COMT

Question 8

Used as a Mydriatic used to facilitate examination of the retina

Answer 8

PHENYLEPHRINE

Question 9

(T/F) PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE is used as a decongestant for minor allergic hyperemia and itching of the conjunctival membranes.

Answer 9

False (PHENYLEPHRINE)

Question 10

Over the-counter agent combined in
numerous weight reduction and cold
medications. causes hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 10

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

Question 11

may cause hypotension, presumably because of a central clonidine-like effect

Answer 11

OXYMETAZOLINE

Question 12

A condition, usually unilateral that results from
interruption of the sympathetic nerves

Answer 12

Horner’s syndrome

Question 13

blood vessels can permanently enlarge, causing the red eye to look even worse.

Answer 13

Rebound Hyperemia

Question 14

A condition of rebound nasal congestion
suspected to be brought on by extended use of
topical decongestants

Answer 14

Rhinitis medicamentosa