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Adrenergic agonists are often referred to as sympatholytics
Adrenergic agonists are often referred to as sympatholytics
False
Adrenergic agonists can activate receptors by promotion of norepinephrine release
Adrenergic agonists can activate receptors by promotion of norepinephrine release
True
Cocaine is an example of a drug that inhibits norepinephrine reuptake
Cocaine is an example of a drug that inhibits norepinephrine reuptake
True
Epinephrine is classified as a non-catecholamine adrenergic agonist
Epinephrine is classified as a non-catecholamine adrenergic agonist
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Adrenaline acts by activation of α₁, α₂, β₁, and β₂ receptors
Adrenaline acts by activation of α₁, α₂, β₁, and β₂ receptors
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Which mechanism of adrenergic receptor activation involves binding to the receptor to cause activation?
Which mechanism of adrenergic receptor activation involves binding to the receptor to cause activation?
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Which drug is an example of an adrenergic agonist that acts through the promotion of norepinephrine (NE) release?
Which drug is an example of an adrenergic agonist that acts through the promotion of norepinephrine (NE) release?
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Which chemical classification of adrenergic agonists is known for its oral usability, duration of action, and ability to act in the CNS?
Which chemical classification of adrenergic agonists is known for its oral usability, duration of action, and ability to act in the CNS?
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Which adrenergic agonist can be considered the prototype of the sympathomimetic drugs and acts by activation of α₁, α₂, β₁, and β₂ receptors?
Which adrenergic agonist can be considered the prototype of the sympathomimetic drugs and acts by activation of α₁, α₂, β₁, and β₂ receptors?
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Which drug is an example of an adrenergic agonist that inhibits NE reuptake?
Which drug is an example of an adrenergic agonist that inhibits NE reuptake?
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