Exploring Postsynaptic Receptors

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Which mechanisms are considered very powerful in drug action?

Mechanism six and seven (correct)

Mechanism one and two

Mechanism three and four

Mechanism five and six

What is the role of mechanism six and seven in drug action?

They stimulate the receptors (correct)

They interact with neurotransmitters

They block the receptors

They require presynaptic machinery

What is the function of neurotransmitters in drug action?

They block the receptors

They require presynaptic machinery

They take the place of the neurotransmitter (correct)

They stimulate the receptors

Which term describes the strength with which a chemical wants to bind with a particular site?

Affinity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving a partial agonist in opioid addiction treatment?

To relieve withdrawal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a drug molecule with high affinity is given to a patient experiencing an opioid overdose?

It blocks the receptor and shuts it down Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between direct and indirect drug action on a receptor?

Direct action involves binding to the principal site, while indirect action involves binding to alternate sites Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is considered the fastest way to get a drug into the bloodstream?

Intravenous injection Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the risks associated with intravenous drug use?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is commonly used in hospitals to deliver medicine quickly in emergency situations?

Intravenous injection Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration is primarily used in animals for research purposes?

IP (intraperitoneal) Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration involves injecting the drug into a muscle?

Intramuscular injection Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration is commonly used for insulin?

Subcutaneous injection Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration involves placing a drug under the tongue or in the mouth area?

Sublingual administration Signup and view all the answers

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