10 Questions
Which of the following is a key property of endogenous catecholamines?
They are not orally administered.
What is the primary indication for using epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylactic shock?
It acts as a physiological antagonist to histamine.
What is the primary mechanism by which non-catecholamine agonists are more effective than endogenous catecholamines?
They are not substrates for COMT and MAO.
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of endogenous catecholamines?
Hyperglycemia.
Which of the following is the primary indication for using norepinephrine in the management of shock states?
It is a potent vasoconstrictor.
Which of the following selective alpha-1 agonists is FDA-approved for the management of hypertension in pregnant women?
Methyldopa
Which of the following selective alpha-2 agonists is commonly used to facilitate abstinence from opioid dependence?
Clonidine
Which of the following non-selective beta agonists was previously used to treat bronchial asthma?
Isoproterenol
Which of the following selective beta-2 agonists is considered a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) for the treatment of asthma exacerbations?
Salbutamol
Which of the following is a tocolytic agent used for the management of premature labor?
Isoxsuprine
Test your knowledge about non-selective agonists that stimulate more than one general type of adrenergic receptor, endogenous catecholamines like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, and their properties and indications in medical treatment.
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