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Which type of drug blocks sympathetic transmission by nicotinic receptors?
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?
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?
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?
Which drug is more selective for the prostate and is used to treat prostate hyperplasia?
Which type of drug decreases heart contraction and renin release?
Which type of drug decreases heart contraction and renin release?
Which drug directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle and causes reflex tachycardia, sodium/water retention, and hirsutism?
Which drug directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle and causes reflex tachycardia, sodium/water retention, and hirsutism?
Which drug decreases peripheral resistance by opening potassium channels and causes hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia?
Which drug decreases peripheral resistance by opening potassium channels and causes hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia?
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker that directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle and has varying levels of reflex sympathetic activity?
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker that directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle and has varying levels of reflex sympathetic activity?
Which drug has a long duration of action, directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle, and causes reflex tachycardia and sodium/water retention?
Which drug has a long duration of action, directly relaxes arteriole smooth muscle, and causes reflex tachycardia and sodium/water retention?
Which drug is a veno/arteriole vasodilator that releases nitric oxide and causes vasodilation?
Which drug is a veno/arteriole vasodilator that releases nitric oxide and causes vasodilation?
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