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Which of the following beta-2 agonists is also used to delay labor in premature birth?
Which of the following beta-2 agonists is also used to delay labor in premature birth?
- Pirbuterol
- Metaproterenol
- Terbutaline (correct)
- Salmeterol
What is the primary mechanism of action of amphetamines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of amphetamines?
- Blockade of beta-2 receptors
- Release of norepinephrine from presynaptic terminals (correct)
- Activation of alpha-1 receptors
- Inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake
Which of the following is a mixed-action adrenergic agent?
Which of the following is a mixed-action adrenergic agent?
- Metaproterenol
- Cocaine
- Ephedrine (correct)
- Salmeterol
What is a common side effect of adrenergic agonists?
What is a common side effect of adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is a local anesthetic that blocks the Na+/K+ pump required for reuptake of norepinephrine?
Which of the following is a local anesthetic that blocks the Na+/K+ pump required for reuptake of norepinephrine?
What is Metaraminol used for?
What is Metaraminol used for?
What is the primary receptor through which epinephrine acts at low doses?
What is the primary receptor through which epinephrine acts at low doses?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of norepinephrine?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of norepinephrine?
What is the primary effect of dopamine on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary effect of dopamine on the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following receptors is responsible for the vasodilation effect of epinephrine?
Which of the following receptors is responsible for the vasodilation effect of epinephrine?
What is the effect of epinephrine on the respiratory system?
What is the effect of epinephrine on the respiratory system?
Which of the following is a side effect of epinephrine?
Which of the following is a side effect of epinephrine?
What is the primary receptor through which dopamine acts?
What is the primary receptor through which dopamine acts?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of dobutamine?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of dobutamine?
What is the effect of norepinephrine on peripheral resistance?
What is the effect of norepinephrine on peripheral resistance?
Which of the following is a characteristic of epinephrine's pharmacokinetics?
Which of the following is a characteristic of epinephrine's pharmacokinetics?
