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What is the primary function of prazosin in medicine?
What is the primary function of prazosin in medicine?
- Decrease blood pressure by blocking α1 receptor (correct)
- Decrease blood pressure by blocking α2 receptor
- Increase blood pressure by blocking α1 receptor
- Increase blood pressure by blocking α2 receptor
Which drug is a non-selective blocker of β receptors and can lead to bronchial obstruction in patients with asthma?
Which drug is a non-selective blocker of β receptors and can lead to bronchial obstruction in patients with asthma?
- Yohimbine
- Pilocarpine
- Atenolol
- Propranolol (correct)
Which receptor does yohimbine block in the autonomic nervous system?
Which receptor does yohimbine block in the autonomic nervous system?
- α2 (correct)
- α1
- β2
- β1
What is the primary effect of atenolol on receptors in the body?
What is the primary effect of atenolol on receptors in the body?
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Which drug is primarily used for the treatment of phelcrocitoma?
Which drug is primarily used for the treatment of phelcrocitoma?
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What is the main role of cholinomimetics in medicine?
What is the main role of cholinomimetics in medicine?
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If a person with chronic asthma takes Propranolol, what unwanted side effect might occur?
If a person with chronic asthma takes Propranolol, what unwanted side effect might occur?
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What is the main function of yohimbine?
What is the main function of yohimbine?
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Why is yohimbine not widely used in medicine?
Why is yohimbine not widely used in medicine?
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Which drug primarily blocks α1 receptors and is used to decrease blood pressure?
Which drug primarily blocks α1 receptors and is used to decrease blood pressure?
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