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What type of receptor antagonist is used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
What type of receptor antagonist is used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
- 5-HT1A antagonist
- 5-HT4 antagonist
- 5-HT3 antagonist (correct)
- 5-HT2A/2C antagonist
Which medication is an example of a 5-HT2A/2C antagonist used to treat schizophrenia?
Which medication is an example of a 5-HT2A/2C antagonist used to treat schizophrenia?
- Buspirone
- Risperidone (correct)
- Clozapine
- Sumatriptan
What is the clinical indication for the 5-HT1D receptor agonist Sumatriptan?
What is the clinical indication for the 5-HT1D receptor agonist Sumatriptan?
- Obesity
- Anxiety
- Migraine and cluster headache attacks (correct)
- Depression
Which antihistamine medication is recommended to counteract the effects of histamine release with the least impact on mental status?
Which antihistamine medication is recommended to counteract the effects of histamine release with the least impact on mental status?
Which medication is an example of a drug that can produce histamine release?
Which medication is an example of a drug that can produce histamine release?
What is the clinical indication for the 5-HT4 receptor agonist Prucalopride?
What is the clinical indication for the 5-HT4 receptor agonist Prucalopride?
What is the mechanism of action of H2 receptor blockers?
What is the mechanism of action of H2 receptor blockers?
What is the effect of 5-HT on blood vessels?
What is the effect of 5-HT on blood vessels?
Which of the following is a 5-HT receptor agonist?
Which of the following is a 5-HT receptor agonist?
What is the therapeutic use of antihistamine medications such as dimenhydrinate and meclizine?
What is the therapeutic use of antihistamine medications such as dimenhydrinate and meclizine?
What is the mechanism of action of 5-HT3 receptors?
What is the mechanism of action of 5-HT3 receptors?
Which of the following is a 5-HT receptor antagonist?
Which of the following is a 5-HT receptor antagonist?
What is the primary site of histamine biosynthesis?
What is the primary site of histamine biosynthesis?
What is the primary reason for histamine release in allergic conditions?
What is the primary reason for histamine release in allergic conditions?
What is the effect of histamine on cardiac contractility and heart rate?
What is the effect of histamine on cardiac contractility and heart rate?
What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in relation to histamine?
What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in relation to histamine?
What is the primary effect of H1 antagonists?
What is the primary effect of H1 antagonists?
What is the primary route of excretion for histamine?
What is the primary route of excretion for histamine?
