Abo_shousha_cns_quiz_4_sympathomimetic2

6 Questions | By Hazemaboshousha | Updated: Oct 29, 2017 | Attempts: 370

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1.

Remedies for nasal stuffiness often contain which one of the following drugs?
- A.
  
  Salbutamol
- B.
  
  Atropine
- C.
  
  Epinephrine
- D.
  
  Norepinephrine
- E.
  
  Pseudoephedrine
Correct Answer
E. Pseudoephedrine
2.

The following circles represent pupillary diameter in one eye prior to and following the topical application of Drug X: Which of the following is most likely to be Drug X?
- A.
  
  Reserpine
- B.
  
  Guanithidine
- C.
  
  Terbutaline
- D.
  
  Phenylephrine
- E.
  
  Isoproterenol
Correct Answer
D. Phenylephrine
3.

A 65-year-old woman with long-standing diabetes mellitus is admitted to the ward from the emergency department, and you wish to examine her retinas for possible changes. Which of the following drugs is a good choice when pupillary dilation—but not cycloplegia—is desired?
- A.
  
  Isoproterenol
- B.
  
  Norepinephrine
- C.
  
  Phenylephrine
- D.
  
  Pilocarpine
- E.
  
  Tropicamide
Correct Answer
C. Phenylephrine
4.

Your new 10-year-old patient has asthma, and you decide to treat her with a β2 agonist. In considering the possible drug effects in this patient, you would note that β2 stimulants frequently cause
- A.
  
  Direct stimulation of renin release
- B.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- C.
  
  Increased cGMP (cyclic guanine monophosphate) in mast cells
- D.
  
  Skeletal muscle tremor
- E.
  
  Vasodilation in the skin
Correct Answer
D. Skeletal muscle tremor
5.

All of following are toxic effects of α methyl dopa except
- A.
  
  Depression
- B.
  
  Hepatitis
- C.
  
  Hemolytic anemia
- D.
  
  Prolonged vasospasm leading to gangrene
Correct Answer
D. Prolonged vasospasm leading to gangrene
6.

All of the following agents are beta receptor agonists EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Epinephrine
- B.
  
  Isoproterenol
- C.
  
  Methoxamine
- D.
  
  Dobutamine
Correct Answer
C. Methoxamine

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Abo_shousha_cns_quiz_4_sympathomimetic2

Remedies for nasal stuffiness often contain which one of the following drugs?

The following circles represent pupillary diameter in one eye prior to and following the topical application of Drug X: Which of the following is most likely to be Drug X?

A 65-year-old woman with long-standing diabetes mellitus is admitted to the ward from the emergency department, and you wish to examine her retinas for possible changes. Which of the following drugs is a good choice when pupillary dilation—but not cycloplegia—is desired?

Your new 10-year-old patient has asthma, and you decide to treat her with a β2 agonist. In considering the possible drug effects in this patient, you would note that β2 stimulants frequently cause

All of following are toxic effects of α methyl dopa except

All of the following agents are beta receptor agonists EXCEPT: