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List the different sympathomimetic drugs.
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1. Dobutamine
2. Orcipenaline 3. Salbutamol 4. Terbutaline 5. Salmeterol 6. Formoterol 7. Phenylephrine 8. Ephidrine 9. Phenylpropanolamine 10. Amphetamine 11. Naphozoline 12. Oxymetazoline 13. Haloalkylamine - Phenoxybenzamine 14. Quinazoline - Prazosin 15. Imadazoline - Phentolamine 16. Propranolol 17. Timolol 18. Pindolol 19. Metoprolol 20. Atenolol 21. Labetol |
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List the different B adrenergic receptor antagonists.
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1. Propranolol
2. Timolol 3. Pindolol 4. Metoprolol 5. Atenolol |
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List the cardio selective B adrenergic receptor antagonists.
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1. Metoprolol
2. Atenolol |
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List the adverse effects of B adrenergic receptor antagonists.
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1. Worsen cardiac failure
2. Bronchospasm 3. Hypoglycaemia 4. Bradicardia 5. Fatigue 6. Cold extremities 7. Nightmares/vivid dreams |
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What are the therapeutic indications for the use of B adrenergic receptor antagonists.
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1. Dysrhythmias
2. Angina pectoris 3. Hypertension 4. Hyperthyroidism 5. Glaucoma 6. Anxiety 7. Migraine |
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What is Labetol's mechanism of action ?
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A and B adrenergic receptor antagonist.
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What are the uses of Labetol ?
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Hypertensive crisis.
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What are the adverse effects of using Phentolamine and Phenoxybenzamine ?
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1. Reflex tachycardia
2. Postural hypotension 3. Vertigo 4. Sexual dysfunction |
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True or false: Using Prazosin may result in reflex tachycardia.
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False.
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What is the mechanism of action of Phenoxybenzamine and Phentolamine ?
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Both are non selective A adrenergic receptor antagonists.
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What are the clinical uses of A adrenergic receptor antagonists ?
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1. Vasodilation
2. Hypertension treatment |
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What are the clinical uses of Naphozoline and Oxymetazoline ?
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They are decongestant agents.
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Which two drugs have mixed adrenergic receptor agonism ?
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1. Ephedrine
2. Phenylpropanolamine |
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What are the adverse effects of using Ephidrine ?
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1. Tachyphylaxis
2. Anorexigenic effect |
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What are the adverse effects of using Amphetamine ?
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1. Anorexigenic effect
2. Habit forming |
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List the B2 adrenergic receptor agonists.
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1. Orcipenaline
2. Salbutamol 3. Terbutaline 4. Salmeterol 5. Formoterol |
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What are the uses of B2 adrenergic receptor agonists ?
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Bronchodilation.
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What is the mechanism of action of Phenylephrine ?
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It is an A adrenergic receptor agonist.
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What are the clinical uses of Phenylephrine ?
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1. Vasoconstriction
2. Nasal decongestant |
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What are the clinical uses of Ephidrine ?
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1. Vasoconstriction
2. Bronchodilation |
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What are the clinical uses of Phenylpropanolamine ?
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1. Nasal decongestant
2. Bronchodilation |
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What are the clinical uses of Amphetamine ?
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1. Narcolepsy
2. Minimal brain dysfunction |
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What is the mechanism of action of Dobutamine ?
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It is a B1 adrenergic receptor agonist.
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What are the clinical uses of Dobutamine ?
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It is used in patients with heart failure.
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List the different Parasympathomimetic drugs.
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1. Muscarin
2. Pilocarpine 3. Edrophonium 4. Neostigmine 5. Physostigmine 6. Pyridostigmine bromide 7. Organophosphates 8. Atropine 9. Scopolamine 10. Ipratropium 11. Cyclopentolate 12. Propantheline |
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List the different muscarinic receptor agonists.
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1. Muscarine
2. Pilocarpine |
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What are the clinical uses of Pilocarpine ?
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Lower intra-ocular pressure.
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List the different reversible cholinesterase inhibitors.
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1. Edrophonium
2. Neostigmine 3. Physostigmine 4. Pyridostigmine bromide |
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What is the mechanism of action of Organophosphates ?
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They are irreversible cholinesterase inhibitors.
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List the different muscarinic receptor antagonists.
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1. Atropine
2. Scopolamine 3. Ipratropium 4. Cyclopentolate 5. Propantheline |
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What are the clinical uses of Edrophonium ?
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Used to diagnose mysthenia gravis.
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What are the clinical uses of Neostigimine ?
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Used with Atropine to treat curare.
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What are the clinical uses of Physostigmine ?
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1. Lower intra-ocular pressure
2. Treatment for anticholinergic drug overdose |
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What are the clinical uses of Pyridostigmine bromide ?
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Used to treat mysthenia gravis.
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Which drugs are used to treat an Organophospate overdose ?
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1. Atropine
2. Pralidoxime (24. hrs) |
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What are the clinical uses of Atropine ?
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1. Treatment for Muscarin poisoning
2. Treatment for Organophosphate poisoning 3. Combined with Neostigmine in curare treatment |
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What are the clinical uses of Ipratropium ?
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Bronchial asthma treatment.
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What are the clinical uses of cyclopentolate ?
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Causes mydriasis and cycloplegia.
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What are the clinical uses of Propantheline ?
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1. Treatment for enuresis
2. Antispasmodic |
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What are the adverse effects of Organophosphate poisoning ?
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Muscarinic:
1. Bronchoconstriction 2. Large volumes of bronchial secretion 3. Sweat, silaviry secretion and tears 4. Bradycardia 5. Hypotension 6. Miosis and blurred vision 7. Urination Nicotinic: 1. Muscle fasiculations 2. Tachycardia and hypertension CNS: 1. Restlessness 2. Tremors 3. Insomnia 4. Ataxia 5. Convulsions 6. Respiratory and circulatory failrue |