Quiz6 part 4

Question 1

D1 agonist peripheral vasodilation in some
vascular beds. for the treatment of severe
hypertension (IV)

Answer 1

Fenoldopam

Question 2

Dopamine 2 agonist. Inhibits adenylyl cyclase. Mimics dopamine actions in the CNS (Parkinson’s medication)

Answer 2

Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Pergolide (Permax)
Ropinirole (Requip)

Question 3

Indirect agonist - found in fermented foods, such as ripe
grapes cheeses & Chianti wine

Answer 3

TYRAMINE

Question 4

Drug for Hypertensive crisis

Answer 4

Na nitroprusside

Question 5

Indirect agonist - the first orally active sympathomimetic drug. It is found in Ma-huang (Ephedra sinica)

Answer 5

EPHEDRINE

Question 6

accounted for its earlier use in asthma. occasionally useful in the treatment of
stress incontinence

Answer 6

EPHEDRINE

Question 7

Compared with epinephrine , ephedrine has ___________ duration, ________ active and has ______
potency

Answer 7

Longer
Orally
Lower

Question 8

Indirect agonist - Marked as CNS stimulant (Schedule 1 drug) it has marked stimulant effects on mood and alertness and a depressant effect on appetite.

Answer 8

AMPHETAMINE