Let's Test Your Pharmacology Knowledge With This Quiz

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This includes the 2009 Exam, quizzes, and some of the 2007 Exam. Each year had almost all repeats. . . So let's hope it stays that way

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1.

Beta-antagonists treat glaucoma by _________
- A.
  
  Inhibiting aqueous formation by blocking beta2 receptors on nonpigmented ciliary epithelium
- B.
  
  Contraction of the ciliary muscle and pupillary constriction, thus increase aqueous humor drainage
- C.
  
  Vasoconstriction to blood vessels that increase aqueous humor production
- D.
  
  Dilation of the pupil and cycloplegia
- E.
  
  None of the above
2.

Hypertension treatment with an alpha2 agonist, such as clonidine, works by _______________
- A.
  
  Decreasing vasular resistance by directly blocking adrenergic receptors
- B.
  
  Acting at autoreceptors to decrease sympathetic outflow
- C.
  
  Reducing heart rate and contractility
- D.
  
  Displacement of NE from vesicular storage with a non-efficacious substitute
- E.
  
  None of the above
3.

Cholinomimetics relieve symptoms of Sjogrens syndrome by ______________.
- A.
  
  Relaxation of the smooth muscle in the bladder neck and urethra
- B.
  
  Dilating bronchial airways
- C.
  
  Increasing secretions of salivary and tear glands
- D.
  
  Enhancing release of DA and NE
- E.
  
  All of the above
4.

The purpose of treating Alzheimer's Disease symptoms with cholinomimetics is to _______________.
- A.
  
  Increase blood flow to cognitive brain areas
- B.
  
  Block memory-inhibiting effects of sympathomimetics
- C.
  
  Enhance ACh-associated memory processes
- D.
  
  Prevent neuronal degeneration
- E.
  
  All of the above
5.

Muscarinic antagonists treat peptic ulcer by __________.
- A.
  
  Reducing gastric motility and gastric acid secretion
- B.
  
  Increasing secretions of gastric epithelium
- C.
  
  Inhibition of cholinesterase enzymes in the stomach
- D.
  
  Vasoconstriction to decrease blood flow to the esophagus
- E.
  
  All of the above
6.

Alpha-1 selective agonists include ________________.
- A.
  
  Phenylephrine [Neosynephrine]
- B.
  
  Mephentermine [Wyamine Sulfate]
- C.
  
  Meteraminol [Aramine]
- D.
  
  Methoxamine [Vasoxyl]
- E.
  
  All of the above
7.

Darifenacin is used to ________________.
- A.
  
  Block cholinergic tachycardia
- B.
  
  Treat COPD
- C.
  
  Treat nerve gas poisoning
- D.
  
  Enhance epithelial secretions
- E.
  
  Decrease cholinergic drug side effects
8.

Indirect-acting sympatholytics include:
- A.
  
  Alpha-methyldopa
- B.
  
  Guanadrel [Hylorel]
- C.
  
  Carbidopa
- D.
  
  Three of these is correct...
- E.
  
  None of the above
9.

The following drugs activate alpha2 receptors:
- A.
  
  Apraclonidine [Iopidine] and Clonidine [Catapres]
- B.
  
  Epinephrine
- C.
  
  Terbutaline
- D.
  
  Dobutamine
- E.
  
  Two are correct
10.

Direct-acting cholinomimetics include _________
- A.
  
  Bethanecol and cevimeline
- B.
  
  Physostigmine and neostigmine
- C.
  
  Pilocarpine and carbachol
- D.
  
  Ecothiophate and isofluophate
- E.
  
  Two of these choices is correct
11.

Biperidin [Akineton] is a ________________.
- A.
  
  Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
- B.
  
  M2 selective agonist
- C.
  
  Reversible AChE inhibitor
- D.
  
  Direct-acting adrenergic agonist
- E.
  
  Muscarinic/nicotinic antagonist
12.

Tolterodine tartrate [Detrol LA] is a ____________ used as a treatment for ______________.
- A.
  
  Muscarinic antagonist; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- B.
  
  Reversible AChE inhibitor; secretions
- C.
  
  Muscarinic antagonist; overactive bladder
- D.
  
  Non-selective alpha-antagonist, hypertension
- E.
  
  M1 selective antagonist; peptic ulcer
13.

Parathion and malathion are ______________.
- A.
  
  Parasympatholytics
- B.
  
  Irreversible AChE inhibitors
- C.
  
  Indirect-acting cholinomimetics
- D.
  
  Direct-acting cholinomimetics
- E.
  
  Two of these choices is correct
14.

Non-selective beta-antagonists, such as ________ are used to treat __________.
- A.
  
  Nadolol [Corgard] and Pindolol [Visken]; bradycardia
- B.
  
  Timolol [Timoptic] and Levobunolol [Betagan]; glaucoma
- C.
  
  Acebutolol [Sectral], Atenolol [Tenormin]; ADHD
- D.
  
  Isoproterenol [Isuprel] and Dobutamine [Dobutrex]; hypertension
- E.
  
  Apraclonidine [Iopidine] and Clonidine [Catapres]; intraocular pressure
15.

Dextroamphetamine [Dexadrine] is a(n) ________________.
- A.
  
  Non-selective beta-antagonist
- B.
  
  Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
- C.
  
  M1 selective antagonist
- D.
  
  M3 selective antagonist
- E.
  
  Direct-acting sympatholytic
16.

Sarin, soman and tabun are ________________.
- A.
  
  Parasympatholytics
- B.
  
  Direct-acting cholinomimetics
- C.
  
  Reversible AChE Inhibitors
- D.
  
  Indirect-acting cholinomimetics
- E.
  
  None of the above
17.

_______would be an example of a Beta2-selective agonist.
- A.
  
  Propranolol
- B.
  
  Epinephrine
- C.
  
  Terbutaline [Brethine]
- D.
  
  Isoproterenol
- E.
  
  All of the above
18.

Methylphenidate [Ritalin] is an example of a(n) ________.
- A.
  
  Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
- B.
  
  Beta2 selective agonist
- C.
  
  Direct-acting sympathomimetic
- D.
  
  Alpha1-selective agonist
- E.
  
  None of the above
19.

Edophonium and ambenonium are _______________.
- A.
  
  Direct-acting cholinomimetics
- B.
  
  Indirect-acting cholinomimetics
- C.
  
  Irreversible AChE inhibitors
- D.
  
  Parasympatholytics
- E.
  
  None of the above
20.

Propranolol [Inderal] is used to treat ___________.
- A.
  
  COPD
- B.
  
  Peptic ulcer
- C.
  
  Stuff nose
- D.
  
  Benign prostate hyperplasia
- E.
  
  Hypertension
21.

_______________ is an alpha2-selective antagonist.
- A.
  
  Clonidine [Catapres]
- B.
  
  Yohimbine [Yocon]
- C.
  
  Metoprolol [Lopressor]
- D.
  
  Esmolol [Brevibloc]
- E.
  
  None of the above
22.

Tacrine is a _____________.
- A.
  
  M3 selective antagonist
- B.
  
  Direct-acting sympathomimetic
- C.
  
  Indirect-acting cholinomimetic
- D.
  
  Non-selective muscarinic agaonist
- E.
  
  None of the above
23.

Alpha1-selective antagonists include:
- A.
  
  Timolol [Blocadren]
- B.
  
  Carteolol [Occupress]
- C.
  
  Yohimbine [Yocon]
- D.
  
  Tamsulosin HCl [Flomax]
- E.
  
  All of the above
24.

Scopolamine is a ___________ and a(n) _____________ that is used for _____________.
- A.
  
  M1; M3 selective antagonists, COPD treatment
- B.
  
  M1; M4 selective antagonist; peptic ulcer
- C.
  
  Muscarinic antagonist; antispasmodic; bladder-specific actions
- D.
  
  Muscarinic antagonist; belladonna alkaloid; motion sickness
- E.
  
  None of the above
25.

Isoproterenol [Isuprel] is an example of a(n)_________.
- A.
  
  Direct-acting sympathomimetic
- B.
  
  Alpha1-selective agonist
- C.
  
  Non-selective alpha-agonist
- D.
  
  M3-selective antagonist
- E.
  
  None of the above