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1. Match the receptor type to the effects observed when the receptor is BLOCKED

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(McCune Antihistamines)

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2. Order the hormones in the synthesis of estradiol.

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Dr. S

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3. Match the first generation antihistamine to its classification.

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(McCune antihistamines)

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4. Isomers that exist in equilibrium and are readily interconverted by migration of a Hydrogen atom within the molecule are known as which of the following?

Explanation

(Cox Antihistamines)

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5. How much cortisol is secreted by the body under stress compared to normal function?

Explanation

(Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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6. Match the disease or condition to its treatment.

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(Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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7. Match the following structural features to the adrenocorticoids they describe.

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cox adrenocorticoids 1

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8. Match the hydrocortisone ester to its route of administration.

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cox adrenocorticoids 1

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9. Match the second generation antihistamine to its classification.

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(McCune antihistamines)

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10. Match the drug to its classification/mechanism.

Explanation

Dr. S

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11. Match the glucocorticoid synthesis inhibitor with its mechanism of action.

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(Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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12. Match the receptor binding type to its level of intrinsic activity at the receptor.

Explanation

(Cox Antihistamines)

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13. Match the type of steroid hormone to its structural features.

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Cox Androgens

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14. Match the histamine receptor subtype to its location.

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H1 in smooth muscle, CNS and endothelia
H2 in parietal, cardiac, CNS, smooth and bronchial
H3 in CNS and PNS
H4 in WBC and RBC
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15. Testosterone exhibits poor bioavailability due to extensive 1st pass metabolism.

Explanation

Cox androgens

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16. Finasteride and Dutasteride act by which of the following mechanisms?

Explanation

they are 5aR inhibitors (cox androgens)

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17. Suicide inhibition is another name for which type of binding, exhibited by steroid binding to aromatase?

Explanation

Irreversible binding of steroids to aromatase is known as suicide inhibition (cox estrogens)

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18. Select two answers. Glucocorticoids mainly enhances which TWO of the following processes?

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they also regulate glycogen synthesis, but mainly gluconeogensis and glycogenolysis (Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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19. The drug-drug interaction between antibiotics and estrogens is due to the lack of Beta-glucuronidase that occurs after antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria. Estrogen levels decrease because estrogen can no longer undergo enterohepatic cycling.

Explanation

cox estrogens

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20. The purpose of the addition of the 17-alpha alkyne group to this estrogen molecule is to

Explanation

this is Ethinyl Estradiol. the 17a-alkyne group increases oral bioavailability by preventing oxidation of C17 to a ketone (cox estrogens)

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21. The steroid molecule shown here is transformed by which of the following enzymes?

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This steroid has an ester at C17, so it is transformed by esterases into a COOH and alcohol (Cox androgens)

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22. Esterases metabolize lipophilic esters found at C17 on steroid molecules. Where in the body can these enzymes be found?

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esterases are found in nearly all tissues (cox androgens)

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23. The antiandrogens Bicalutamide, Flutamide and Nilutamide act by blocking the effects of testosterone and DHT on androgen receptors in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

Explanation

Cox androgens

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24. Promethazine has antiemetic effects and can be used in combination to reduce congestion.

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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25. What type of reaction is shown here?

Explanation

This is the oxidation of estradiol into estrione. Oxidation because it gains a bond to oxygen (cox estrogens)

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26. Cortisol is mainly metabolized by which of the following organs?

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mainly in the liver, some in the kidney (Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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27. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Addison's Disease?

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Addison's causes HYPOtension (Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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28. The 2nd generation piperadine antihistamine Terfenadine was removed from the market due to which of the following adverse effects?

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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29. Another name for leukotrienes is slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis. Leukotrienes have the same effects as histamine, but are more potent.

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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30. Zileuton inhibits which of the following enzymes?

Explanation

5-lipoxygenase converts arachadonic acid to LT's and Zileuton blocks it to reduce LT's (McCune antihistamines)

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31. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, or SERMs, act as agonists for estrogen in bone tissue (not marrow) and antagonists in breast tissue.

Explanation

SERMs are agonists in some tissues and antagonists in others (cox estrogens)

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32. The enzyme which catalyzes the Phase 2 reaction of estradiol shown here is which of the following?

Explanation

Sulfotransferase conjugates a sulfate group in Phase 2 to make the molecule more polar so it can be removed from circulation by the kidneys (cox estrogens)

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33. The reaction shown here occurs in Phase ___ and is catalyzed by the enzyme ______.

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this reaction is the glucuronide conjugation of estradiol by UGT in phase 2 (cox estrogens)

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34. Fexofenadine is a non-cardiotoxic metabolite of Terfenadine. Fexofenadine has increased selectivity for H1 receptors compared to first generation antihistamines.

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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35. Dutasteride blocks the conversion of Testosterone to which of the following?

Explanation

Dr. S

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36. The interconversion shown here is an example of which of the following?

Explanation

(Cox Antihistamines)

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37. Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of Ipratropium, an anticholinergic that can treat COPD and rhinorrhea due to its drying effects?

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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38. Codeine and morphine displace mast cell granules.

Explanation

this was bolded for some reason (McCune Antihistamines)

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39. Spironolactone reverses the effects of aldosteronism and acts as a diuretic at the renal collecting tubules.

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(Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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40. Steroids bind receptors ____

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Steroids bind receptors intracellularly because they are lipid-soluble molecules that can easily pass through the cell membrane. Once inside the cell, steroids bind to specific intracellular receptors located in the cytoplasm or nucleus. This binding activates the receptor and initiates a series of cellular responses, including changes in gene expression. Unlike other signaling molecules that bind receptors on the cell membrane, steroids directly affect gene transcription and protein synthesis within the cell.

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41. Match the hormone to the part of the adrenal gland that secretes it.

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estrogens/androgens Dr. S

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42. The anticholinergic effects of antihistamines and other drugs are determined by the presence of two rings connected by a single intermediate link, an amino group and a short carbon chain between the rings and amino. Which of the following drugs does NOT have anticholinergic properties?

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all examples are shown in the slides (Cox Antihistamines)

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43. The follicular phase of menstruation involves the conversion of pregnenolone to DHEA. The luteal phase involves the conversion of pregnenolone to which of the following?

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Luteal: pregnenolone to progesterone via 3B-dehydrogenase (S estrogens/androgens)

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44. 5-alpha Reductase inhibitors, such as Dutasteride, are irreversible modifiers.

Explanation

5aRI's are irreversible (cox androgens)

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45. Which feature of the molecule shown here is very rarely found in drug molecules today?

Explanation

Cox androgens

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46. The structure shown here is produced by metabolism of Estrogen by Estrogen 2-hydroxylase enzyme. This molecule is further metabolized by which of the following enzymes?

Explanation

recognize that this product is now a catechol, which can be metabolized by COMT (catechol O-methyltransferase) (cox estrogens)

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47. The most potent endogenous glucocorticoid is _____ while the most potent endogenous mineralocorticoid is _____.

Explanation

cox adrenocorticoids 1

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48. Steroids are transported in the blood via transport proteins. Which of the following is NOT a transport protein for steroids?

Explanation

cox adrenocorticoids 1

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49. Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the reaction shown here?

Explanation

cox adrenocorticoids 1

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50. A substituent attached to the 10 Carbon on the steroid nucleus shown here would have what numbering?

Explanation

19 is attached to 10, 18 is attached to 13 (Cox Androgens)

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51. Which of the following are Phase 2 reactions undergone by Estrogens?

Explanation

cox estrogens

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52. 11-deoxycorticosterone is converted to Aldosterone in the Zona Glomerulosa via which of the following enzymes?

Explanation

Dr. S

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53. The enzyme Aromatase produces 17b-estradiol from which of the following androgens?

Explanation

Dr. S

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54. 90% of Cortisol in the body can be found where?

Explanation

cortisol is 90% bound to CBG; the rest is free. cortisol bound to albumin is considered free because it is loosely bound (Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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55. Which of the following enzymes is responsible for enterohepatic cycling?

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b-glucuronidase hydrolyzes estradil glucuronide back into estradiol so it can be cycled again (cox estrogens)

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56. First generation molecules, like the diphenhydramine shown here, contain two aromatic groups linked through a short chain to a tertiary aliphatic amine. What classification of antihistamine is diphenhydramine?

Explanation

(Cox Antihistamines)

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57. Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a precursor to aldosterone. Adrenal hyperplasia and carcinomas have what effect of DOC secretion?

Explanation

(Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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58. Why is the nitro group found in antiandrogens such as Nilutamide and Flutamide so unusual in modern drugs?

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Nitro groups are rarely used because they are highly hepatotoxic upon conversion to free radicals (cox androgens)

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59. SERMs, such as Clomifene and Tamoxifen, act by which of the following mechanisms?

Explanation

cox estrogens

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60. Progestins reduce the risk of cancer from estrogen therapy and decrease water retention by competing with aldosterone.

Explanation

Dr. S

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61. Bioisosteres are chemical groups with similar physical and chemical properties in the body. Which of the following groups, shown in the picture, is a bioisostere for carboxylic acid and exhibits better penetration and bioavailability than carboxylic acid?

Explanation

(Cox Antihistamines)

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62. Synthesis of histamine from histidine is which type of reaction?

Explanation

(Cox Antihistamines)

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63. A 17-Beta Ketol group, which may or may not be esterified, is a MUST for which type of activity?

Explanation

cox adrenocorticoids 1

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64. Histamine promotes wakefulness

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(McCune Antihistamines)

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65. One example of a drug-drug interaction involving competition for steroid transport proteins is that between oral contraceptives and prednisolone.

Explanation

cox adrenocorticoids 1

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66. The function of the enzyme Aromatase is to de-aromatize the A ring of androgen molecules.

Explanation

Aromatase aromatizes the A ring of androgens to produce estrogens (cox estrogens)

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67. Cortisone is a prodrug of Hydrocortisone. The conversion of cortisone to hydrocortisone requires converting the 11-keto group to an 11-OH. This conversion is which type of reaction?

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converting a ketone to an alcohol loses an O bond, so it is a reduction (cox adrenocorticoids 1)

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68. Estrogens have an aromatic A ring, 18 Carbons and a 3-OH group. Which of the following is the most potent estrogen?

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Estradiol is the most potent estrogen. Estrone is the most abundant estrogen. Other structures are Estriol and Progesterone (Cox estrogens)

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69. People with parasitic diseases are more likely to develop allergies due to non-specific (allergen) IgE competing with parasite-specific IgE for binding to mast cells.

Explanation

they are LESS likely (McCune Antihistamines)

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70. The purpose of esterification of steroid molecules with long carbon chains at C17 is to

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long chains are more lipophilic and thus harder to break down in the blood, extending the half life (Cox androgens)

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71. 5-beta-pregnanediol is produced by changing the 3-keto group of progesterone to a 3-OH and saturating the double bond at the 4 position. This reaction is a(n)

Explanation

Changing the ketone to an alcohol loses a bond to O, so this is a reduction (cox estrogens)

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72. The rightward reaction shown in this pictures is what type of reaction?

Explanation

the rightward reaction is the oxidation of estradiol into estrone. oxidation because it gains a bond to oxygen (cox estrogens)

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73. The enzyme responsible for enterohepatic cycling, Beta-glucuronidase, can be found where?

Explanation

the enzyme is found in bacteria in the large intestine (cox estrogens)

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74. Which of the following describes histamine receptors?

Explanation

(McCune Antihistamines)

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75. Order the steps of enterohepatic cycling of estrogen, beginning in the liver.

Explanation

cox estrogens

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76. Loratadine and Fexofenadine may have potentially life-threatening drug-drug interactions with CYP3A4 inhibitors such as macrolides and SSRI's.

Explanation

Loratadine and Fexofenadine have no DDI's. The CYP3A4 interactions were a problem with terfenadine (McCune antihistamines)

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77. Which of the following antiestrogens is NOT an aromatase inhibitor?

Explanation

Clomifene is a triphenylethylene SERM (cox estrogens)

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78. Estradiol enhances protein synthesis by altering the rate of transcription. Which of the following are functions of estradiol in the body?

Explanation

estrogen increases protein production and blood coagulation Dr. S

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79. Omalizumab causes which of the following?

Explanation

Omalizumab decreases free IgE and decreases FcE receptor to block FcER binding sites on IgE (McCune antihistamines)

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80. Which of the following substituents (numbered) is CORRECTLY matched with its designation as alpha or beta?

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alpha: hydrogens at 5, 9 and 14
beta: hydrogen at 8, methyls at

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81. Synthetic glucocorticoids are slowly but completely absorbed orally.

Explanation

they are rapidly and completely absorbed PO (Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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82. Which of the following is a symptom of aldosteronism?

Explanation

Hyperpigmentation is caused by Addison's. Aldosteronism causes hypokalemia, alkalosis and hypernatremia (Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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83. The FcE receptor is irreversibly bound to IgE on the surfaces of mast cells and basophils

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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84. Progesterone is converted to 6-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone by the addition of a hydroxy group at the 6 position. This reaction is a(n)

Explanation

adding a bond to an O is an oxidation (cox estrogens)

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85. Another name for the enzyme Estrogen 2/4-hydroxylase is

Explanation

cox estrogens

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86. Steroids act by binding intracellular receptors; the steroid-receptor complex then enters the nucleus and changes levels of proteins by altering the rate of DNA replication.

Explanation

alters the rate of transcription and thus translation (Cox androgens)

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87. This compound is hydrolyzed to a 17-beta ketol by which of the following enzymes?

Explanation

the water-soluble phosphate salt in the molecule is hydrolyzed by a phosphatase (cox adrenocorticoids 1)

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88. Levocetirizine is an oxidation metabolite of Hydroxyzine. Which of the following is NOT true of levocetirizine?

Explanation

Levocetirizine and cetirizine have long durations of action (McCune antihistamines)

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89. Mast cell stabilizers such as Cromolyn prevent the cytoskeletons of mast cells from collapsing by inhibiting which ion channels?

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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90. Which of the following are effects of Spironolactone?

Explanation

Aldosteronism causes hypernatremia, hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. Since Spironolactone reverses the effects of aldosteronism, Spironolactone causes hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis. (Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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91. Which of the following are structural features of progestins, which promote gestation and relax the uterus?

Explanation

aromatic A are found in estrogens only (cox estrogens)

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92. Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids exhibit equal affinity for mineralocorticoid receptors.

Explanation

(Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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93. Of the following drugs, 3 are glucocorticoid synthesis inhibitors and 1 is a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist. Select the glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.

Explanation

Mifepristone is the antagonist used to treat Cushing's. (Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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94. The alkylamine Acrivastine is mildly more sedative than other second generation antihistamines.

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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95. Select all that apply. Symptoms of allergy include which of the following?

Explanation

(McCune Antihistamines)

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96. Which of the following is NOT a mineralocorticoid antagonist?

Explanation

Fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid and is one of the most commonly prescribed salt-retaining agents. It has both mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid activity (Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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97. Adrenocorticosteroids are hormones derived from cholesterol and produced by the adrenal medulla in response to ACTH

Explanation

they are produced in the adrenal cortex. the medulla secretes catecholamines (Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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98. Which class of antihistamines are the least sedating among first generation?

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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99. Which of the following is TRUE of inverse agonists such as antihistamines?

Explanation

Inverse agonists bind a receptor and produce the opposite effect of an agonist. Their action is due to constitutive activity, in which the receptor supposedly opens and closes rapidly and is sometimes active and sometimes inactive. (Cox Antihistamines)

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100. Select the ones you like

Explanation

The given question asks the test-taker to select the options they like. The correct answer is Option1, indicating that the test-taker likes Option1.

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101. Which of the following is TRUE

Explanation

sedative and anticholinergic effects: diphen/prometh > bromph/chlor (McCune antihistamines)

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102. Which of following is an adverse effect of the first generation piperadine antihistamine Cyproheptadine?

Explanation

awkward (McCune antihistamines)

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103. Select all that apply. Which of the following are differences between second and first generation antihistamines?

Explanation

2nd gen are more selective of H1, don't cross the BBB and are less selective of Ser/alpha/musc receptors (McCune antihistamines)

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104. Which of the following is FALSE of the molecule shown here?

Explanation

Cetirizine is non-sedating because the zwitterion is to polar to cross the BBB (Cox Antihistamines)

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105. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding histamine?

Explanation

Histamine is made from Histidine (Cox Antihistamines)

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106. Select all that apply. Which of the following are effects of leukotriene receptor blockers such as Montelukast?

Explanation

(McCune antihistamines)

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107. Are you going to read Dr. S's research paper in sharepoint?

Explanation

The answer "Nah" suggests that the person is not interested in reading Dr. S's research paper in SharePoint. This informal response indicates a lack of enthusiasm or willingness to engage with the research material.

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108. Which of the following classes of drugs are estrogen antagonists?

Explanation

cox estrogens

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109. 17-allpha hydroxylase catalyzes the conversion of cholesterol to glucocorticoids. Another name for this enzyme is

Explanation

(Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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110. Identify this drug.

Explanation

cox estrogens

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111. The enzyme Aromatase can produce Estrone from which of the following androgens?

Explanation

Aromatase converts androstenedione to estrone and converts testosterone to estradiol. Other choices are testosterone, ethinyl estradiol and DHT (cox estrogens)

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112. Select all that apply. Which of the following may be long-term effects of glucocorticoid use?

Explanation

glucocorticoids lower thyroid hormone and suppress growth long-term (Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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113. Which of the following are symptoms of chronic adrenocorticoid toxicity?

Explanation

others are short term (Adrenocorticosteroids 2 Dr. S)

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114. Which of the following are effects of glucocorticoids on the body?

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(Adrenocorticosteroids 1 Dr. S)

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Match the receptor type to the effects observed when the receptor is...
Order the hormones in the synthesis of estradiol.
Match the first generation antihistamine to its classification.
Isomers that exist in equilibrium and are readily interconverted by...
How much cortisol is secreted by the body under stress compared to...
Match the disease or condition to its treatment.
Match the following structural features to the adrenocorticoids they...
Match the hydrocortisone ester to its route of administration.
Match the second generation antihistamine to its classification.
Match the drug to its classification/mechanism.
Match the glucocorticoid synthesis inhibitor with its mechanism of...
Match the receptor binding type to its level of intrinsic activity at...
Match the type of steroid hormone to its structural features.
Match the histamine receptor subtype to its location.
Testosterone exhibits poor bioavailability due to extensive 1st pass...
Finasteride and Dutasteride act by which of the following mechanisms?
Suicide inhibition is another name for which type of binding,...
Select two answers. Glucocorticoids mainly enhances which TWO of the...
The drug-drug interaction between antibiotics and estrogens is due to...
The purpose of the addition of the 17-alpha alkyne group to this...
The steroid molecule shown here is transformed by which of the...
Esterases metabolize lipophilic esters found at C17 on steroid...
The antiandrogens Bicalutamide, Flutamide and Nilutamide act by...
Promethazine has antiemetic effects and can be used in combination to...
What type of reaction is shown here?
Cortisol is mainly metabolized by which of the following organs?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Addison's Disease?
The 2nd generation piperadine antihistamine Terfenadine was removed...
Another name for leukotrienes is slow reacting substance of...
Zileuton inhibits which of the following enzymes?
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, or SERMs, act as agonists for...
The enzyme which catalyzes the Phase 2 reaction of estradiol shown...
The reaction shown here occurs in Phase ___ and is catalyzed by the...
Fexofenadine is a non-cardiotoxic metabolite of Terfenadine....
Dutasteride blocks the conversion of Testosterone to which of the...
The interconversion shown here is an example of which of the...
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of Ipratropium, an...
Codeine and morphine displace mast cell granules.
Spironolactone reverses the effects of aldosteronism and acts as a...
Steroids bind receptors ____
Match the hormone to the part of the adrenal gland that secretes it.
The anticholinergic effects of antihistamines and other drugs are...
The follicular phase of menstruation involves the conversion of...
5-alpha Reductase inhibitors, such as Dutasteride, are irreversible...
Which feature of the molecule shown here is very rarely found in drug...
The structure shown here is produced by metabolism of Estrogen by...
The most potent endogenous glucocorticoid is _____ while the most...
Steroids are transported in the blood via transport proteins. Which of...
Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the reaction shown here?
A substituent attached to the 10 Carbon on the steroid nucleus shown...
Which of the following are Phase 2 reactions undergone by Estrogens?
11-deoxycorticosterone is converted to Aldosterone in the Zona...
The enzyme Aromatase produces 17b-estradiol from which of the...
90% of Cortisol in the body can be found where?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for enterohepatic...
First generation molecules, like the diphenhydramine shown here,...
Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a precursor to aldosterone. Adrenal...
Why is the nitro group found in antiandrogens such as Nilutamide and...
SERMs, such as Clomifene and Tamoxifen, act by which of the following...
Progestins reduce the risk of cancer from estrogen therapy and...
Bioisosteres are chemical groups with similar physical and chemical...
Synthesis of histamine from histidine is which type of reaction?
A 17-Beta Ketol group, which may or may not be esterified, is a MUST...
Histamine promotes wakefulness
One example of a drug-drug interaction involving competition for...
The function of the enzyme Aromatase is to de-aromatize the A ring of...
Cortisone is a prodrug of Hydrocortisone. The conversion of cortisone...
Estrogens have an aromatic A ring, 18 Carbons and a 3-OH group. Which...
People with parasitic diseases are more likely to develop allergies...
The purpose of esterification of steroid molecules with long carbon...
5-beta-pregnanediol is produced by changing the 3-keto group of...
The rightward reaction shown in this pictures is what type of...
The enzyme responsible for enterohepatic cycling, Beta-glucuronidase,...
Which of the following describes histamine receptors?
Order the steps of enterohepatic cycling of estrogen, beginning in the...
Loratadine and Fexofenadine may have potentially life-threatening...
Which of the following antiestrogens is NOT an aromatase inhibitor?
Estradiol enhances protein synthesis by altering the rate of...
Omalizumab causes which of the following?
Which of the following substituents (numbered) is CORRECTLY matched...
Synthetic glucocorticoids are slowly but completely absorbed orally.
Which of the following is a symptom of aldosteronism?
The FcE receptor is irreversibly bound to IgE on the surfaces of mast...
Progesterone is converted to 6-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone by the...
Another name for the enzyme Estrogen 2/4-hydroxylase is
Steroids act by binding intracellular receptors; the steroid-receptor...
This compound is hydrolyzed to a 17-beta ketol by which of the...
Levocetirizine is an oxidation metabolite of Hydroxyzine. Which of the...
Mast cell stabilizers such as Cromolyn prevent the cytoskeletons of...
Which of the following are effects of Spironolactone?
Which of the following are structural features of progestins, which...
Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids exhibit equal affinity for...
Of the following drugs, 3 are glucocorticoid synthesis inhibitors and...
The alkylamine Acrivastine is mildly more sedative than other second...
Select all that apply. Symptoms of allergy include which of the...
Which of the following is NOT a mineralocorticoid antagonist?
Adrenocorticosteroids are hormones derived from cholesterol and...
Which class of antihistamines are the least sedating among first...
Which of the following is TRUE of inverse agonists such as...
Select the ones you like
Which of the following is TRUE
Which of following is an adverse effect of the first generation...
Select all that apply. Which of the following are differences between...
Which of the following is FALSE of the molecule shown here?
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding histamine?
Select all that apply. Which of the following are effects of...
Are you going to read Dr. S's research paper in sharepoint?
Which of the following classes of drugs are estrogen antagonists?
17-allpha hydroxylase catalyzes the conversion of cholesterol to...
Identify this drug.
The enzyme Aromatase can produce Estrone from which of the following...
Select all that apply. Which of the following may be long-term effects...
Which of the following are symptoms of chronic adrenocorticoid...
Which of the following are effects of glucocorticoids on the body?
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