19 Questions
Which type of receptor is GABAA?
Ionotropic Cl- Channel
Which drugs bind to the benzodiazepine site on GABAA receptors?
Diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam
What is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS)?
GABA
Which receptors do barbiturates interact with?
GABAA and glutamate receptors
What is the main advantage of nonbenzo drugs compared to benzos?
They have a shorter half-life
Which receptor does baclofen primarily act on?
GABAB receptor
Which gas is commonly used for conscious sedation?
Propofol
Which drug is given with a decarboxylase inhibitor to prevent conversion to dopamine in the periphery and keep plasma L-dopa levels high?
Carbidopa
Which receptors do antipsychotics block?
D2-Like receptors
Which drug is an example of an atypical antipsychotic?
Olanzapine
Which drug inhibits VMAT2, preventing dopamine from entering vesicles and lowering dopamine release?
Reserpine
Which receptor is NOT a metabotropic receptor?
5HT_3
What is the function of 5HT autoreceptors?
Inhibit serotonin release
Which class of antidepressants inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?
Movement
Which receptor is responsible for control of synaptic plasticity and memory?
NMDA receptor
Which ion(s) can pass through the unique NMDA receptor?
All of the above
What is the role of Glu and Gly in opening the NMDA receptor?
Glu and Gly open the NMDA receptor
What is the main excitatory action of Glutamate on motor neurons?
Activation of AMPA receptors
Test your knowledge about NMDA receptors and their role in synaptic plasticity and memory function. Learn about the unique characteristics of NMDA receptors, their activation, and ion channel blocking. Explore how glutamate and glycine play a role in opening NMDA receptors.
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