Autonomic Pharmacology

Adrenergic Agonists Practice Questions

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  1. Q1. Which of the following adrenergic agonists is classified as a non-selective direct-acting catecholamine that stimulates alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-1, and beta-2 re…
  2. Q2. Which receptor subtype is primarily responsible for the increased myocardial contractility (inotropy) and heart rate (chronotropy) observed with Dobutamine adm…
  3. Q3. In the management of anaphylactic shock, Epinephrine is the drug of choice because its action on which receptor subtype prevents further mast cell degranulatio…
  4. Q4. Which of the following drugs is a selective Alpha-2 agonist often used centrally to treat hypertension by decreasing sympathetic outflow?
  5. Q5. Norepinephrine differs from Epinephrine primarily in its lack of significant activity at which receptor subtype?
  6. Q6. Phenylephrine is frequently used as a nasal decongestant. What is its primary mechanism of action?
  7. Q7. What is the primary clinical indication for the use of Mirabegron?
  8. Q8. Which of the following is an indirect-acting sympathomimetic that works by displacing stored norepinephrine from synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft?
  9. Q9. Isoproterenol is a potent agonist at which receptors?
  10. Q10. Which of the following side effects is most likely to occur following the administration of a high-dose Alpha-1 agonist?
  11. Q11. Dopamine at low (renal) doses primarily acts on which receptors to increase renal blood flow?
  12. Q12. Which of the following statements regarding Albuterol is correct?
  13. Q13. A patient taking a non-selective MAO inhibitor consumes aged cheese and develops a hypertensive crisis. This is due to the accumulation of which substance?
  14. Q14. Which drug is used topically in ophthalmology to induce mydriasis without causing cycloplegia?
  15. Q15. Fenoldopam is a selective agonist at which receptor, used for the treatment of hypertensive emergencies?
  16. Q16. What is the primary mechanism of action of Cocaine in the autonomic nervous system?
  17. Q17. Which of the following adrenergic agonists is used to delay preterm labor (tocolysis) by relaxing uterine smooth muscle?
  18. Q18. In the presence of an Alpha-blocker, the administration of Epinephrine causes a decrease in blood pressure rather than an increase. This phenomenon is known as:
  19. Q19. Which drug is a prodrug converted to desglymidodrine, used for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension?
  20. Q20. Salmeterol and Formoterol are unique among Beta-2 agonists because they: