Mastering Ganglionic and Adrenergic Neuron Blockers
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Which type of drug blocks sympathetic transmission by nicotinic receptors?

  • Adrenergic neuron blocking agents
  • α-adrenergic blockers
  • Ganglionic blocking agents (correct)
  • Centrally acting α2-adrenorecptor drugs
  • Which drug inhibits the breakdown of cGMP and causes relaxation?

  • Prazocin (correct)
  • Clonidine
  • Phentolamine
  • Guanethidine
  • Which drug is a first-generation nonselective alpha blocker and is not used to treat hypertension?

  • Phentolamine (correct)
  • Tamsulosin
  • Clonidine
  • Guanethidine
  • Which drug is more selective for the prostate and is used to treat prostate hyperplasia?

    <p>Tamsulosin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug decreases heart contraction and renin release?

    <p>β-blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle and causes reflex tachycardia, sodium/water retention, and hirsutism?

    <p>Minoxidil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug decreases peripheral resistance by opening potassium channels and causes hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia?

    <p>Diazoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is a calcium channel blocker that directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle and has varying levels of reflex sympathetic activity?

    <p>Nifedipine/amlidopine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug has a long duration of action, directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle, and causes reflex tachycardia and sodium/water retention?

    <p>Minoxidil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is a veno/arteriole vasodilator that releases nitric oxide and causes vasodilation?

    <p>Vasodilators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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