Pharmacodynamics and Drug Origins Quiz
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Pharmacodynamics and Drug Origins Quiz

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What is the primary effect of activating vascular α1 adrenoreceptors?

  • Inhibition of vasoconstriction
  • Decrease in total peripheral resistance (TPR)
  • Constriction of vascular smooth muscle (correct)
  • Increased renal blood flow

    • What role do B1 receptors in the kidney play in blood pressure regulation?

  • Inhibit renin release
  • Increase synthesis and release of renin (correct)
  • Decrease heart rate
  • Enhance vasodilation

    • How do α1-adrenoceptor antagonists primarily affect blood pressure?

  • By increasing vascular constriction
  • By enhancing noradrenaline effect
  • By promoting renin release
  • By inhibiting sympathetic vascular tone (correct)

    • What is a common side effect associated with the first dose of α1-adrenoceptor antagonists?

    <p>First dose hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is postural hypotension particularly problematic in elderly patients?

    <p>Their baroreceptor reflex is blunted with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of bradykinin on blood pressure?

    <p>It decreases blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which calcium channel blocker class has a greater effect on cardiac function compared to vascular function?

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

    What does the long-term mechanism of RAAS inhibitors reduce?

    <p>Angiotensin II stimulation and vascular remodeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an adverse effect that may occur within 90 minutes after the first dose of RAAS inhibitors?

    <p>1st dose hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might hyperkalemia occur in patients taking RAAS inhibitors?

    <p>Decreased aldosterone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition could RAAS inhibitors potentially cause acute renal failure?

    <p>Renal artery stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What side effect is associated with the increased levels of bradykinin due to RAAS inhibitors?

    <p>Dry cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of calcium channel blockers is known to have equal effects on both vascular and cardiac functions?

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

    What is the definition of a drug?

    <p>A known structure that produces a biological effect in a living organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an agonist from an antagonist in drug interactions?

    <p>An agonist activates the receptor while an antagonist binds without activating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug interaction involves a ligand binding that alters ion conductance through a channel?

    <p>Ligand gated ion channel interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do G-protein coupled receptors play in drug action?

    <p>They can activate various effectors like enzymes and ion channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a ligand gated ion channel?

    <p>It changes ion conductance when a ligand binds at the extracellular site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding synthetic drugs?

    <p>They are created for time and cost efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is parathyroid hormone used to treat?

    <p>A deficiency in parathyroid hormone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a phytochemical drug mentioned in the content?

    <p>Morphine from opium poppy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to muscle weakness in the context of cholinergic transmission at the neuromuscular junction?

    <p>ACh molecules are rapidly hydrolyzed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor subtype is linked to decreased heart rate through the inhibition of adenylate cyclase?

    <p>M2 muscarinic receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds has a weak nicotinic activity?

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

    What is the primary therapeutic use of pilocarpine?

    <p>Stimulating salivation and lacrimation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drug discovery method was exemplified by the search for tetracyclines?

    <p>Screening and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the M3 muscarinic receptor activation have on the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Increased contraction and motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is a known antagonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction?

    <p>D-tubocurarine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to the termination of neurotransmitter action in the context of cholinergic transmission?

    <p>Hydrolysis by AChE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological role does the compound nicotine primarily serve with respect to cholinergic receptors?

    <p>Nicotinic receptor agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which observation led to the development of orally-acting hypoglycaemic drugs?

    <p>Lowering blood glucose levels in patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are advantages of RAAS inhibitors?

    <p>Beneficial effects on blood pressure regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs as a result of L-type VOCC activation in vascular smooth muscle?

    <p>Increased vascular contractile tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which calcium channel blocker is most effective at relaxing arterial smooth muscle?

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

    What is the primary mechanism of action for calcium channel antagonists in reducing blood pressure?

    <p>Lowering total peripheral resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does leptin primarily influence regarding obesity?

    <p>Inhibits appetite and energy expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complications is NOT typically associated with obesity?

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

    What role does the hypothalamus play in appetite regulation?

    <p>Regulates body weight through internal factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers reflex tachycardia in response to a drop in blood pressure among calcium channel blockers?

    <p>Activation of the sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium channel blockers on therapeutic use?

    <p>They differ in site specificity among classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a known effect of vasodilatory actions of calcium channel blockers?

    <p>Lowered total peripheral resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacodynamics

    • Pharmacodynamics is the study of how drugs affect the body, including their mechanism of action and dose-response relationship.
    • Drugs are chemical substances that produce biological effects when administered to a living organism.
    • Drugs can be synthetically produced, genetically engineered, or derived from natural sources like plants.

    Drug Origins

    • Aspirin, originally derived from willow bark, is now synthesized for cost-effectiveness and time efficiency.
    • Genetically engineered parathyroid hormone is used to treat hypoparathyroidism caused by a deficiency in parathyroid hormone.
    • Morphine, an alkaloid extracted from opium poppy, is used to treat opioid addiction and pain.

    Drug Interactions with Molecular Targets: Receptors

    • Receptors are biological macromolecules that bind to and respond to chemical signals, including drugs.
    • Ligands are molecules that bind to receptors.
    • Agonists activate the receptor, while antagonists bind to the receptor but do not activate it.

    Ligand-Gated Ion Channels (Ionotropic)

    • Ligand-gated ion channels are tube-like proteins that span the cell membrane, allowing ions to pass through.
    • The binding of a ligand alters the conductance of ions through the channel.
    • An example is the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), which is responsible for transmission at the neuromuscular junction.

    G-Protein Coupled Receptors (Metabotropic)

    • G-protein coupled receptors are located on the cell membrane, and have seven transmembrane regions.
    • Ligands bind to the extracellular region, activating G-proteins.
    • G-proteins consist of α and βγ subunits.
    • Effectors are enzymes, ion channels, transporters, or gene transport regulators.

    Post-Junctional Acetylcholine Receptors

    • Post-junctional acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) are found at the neuromuscular junction and autonomic ganglia.
    • They are ligand-gated ion channels that allow sodium ions to enter the cell.
    • DUMBELS refer to the effects of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activation: defecation, urination, miosis, bronchoconstriction, emesis, lacrimation, salivation.

    Cholinergic Receptors and Their Agonists

    • Acetylcholine (ACh), carbachol, methacholine, bethanechol, pilocarpine, muscarine, and nicotine are examples of cholinergic agonists.
    • AChE (acetylcholinesterase) hydrolyzes acetylcholine, terminating its activity.

    Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor (nAChR)

    • Two subtypes of nAChR exist: N1 (neuromuscular junction) and N2 (autonomic ganglia).
    • Different isoforms of nAChR mediate variations in ligand specificity, cation permeability, and physiological function.

    Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor (mAChR)

    • M2 receptors are located in the heart and are linked to Gαi proteins.
    • Activation of M2 receptors inhibits adenylate cyclase (AC) activity, leading to decreased contractility and heart rate.
    • M3 receptors are found in smooth muscles, glands, and are linked to Gαq proteins.
    • M3 receptor activation increases gastrointestinal (GIT) contraction.

    Receptor Subtypes and Their Antagonists

    • Hexamethonium blocks nicotinic receptors at autonomic ganglia.
    • D-tubocurarine blocks nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction.
    • Atropine blocks muscarinic receptors.

    Drug Discovery - Observations and Experience

    • Cannabis exhibits analgesic and antiemetic effects.
    • Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming through observation of bacterial growth inhibition.
    • Sulfonamides, initially used as antibacterial drugs, were found to lower blood glucose, leading to the development of oral hypoglycemic drugs.

    Screening

    • The process of screening soil samples for antibiotic activity led to the discovery of tetracyclines.

    Synthetic Chemistry

    • Aspirin, originally derived from willow bark, was synthesized for commercial use in 1899, though its mechanism of action was not understood until 1971.

    Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

    • ARBs block the angiotensin II receptor (AT1R).
    • Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor, leading to an increase in total peripheral resistance (TPR) and blood pressure.
    • AT1R blockade inhibits vasoconstriction and reduces blood pressure.

    Alpha 1-Adrenoceptor Antagonists

    • Alpha 1-adrenoceptor antagonists block alpha 1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, inhibiting norepinephrine-mediated vasoconstriction.
    • This reduces TPR and lowers blood pressure.
    • Prazosin is an example of an alpha 1-selective antagonist.

    Calcium Channel Blockers

    • Calcium channel blockers inhibit calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac tissue.
    • They decrease TPR by dilating arterioles.
    • Three classes of calcium channel blockers exist: dihydropyridines, benzothiazepines, and phenylalkylamines.

    Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) Inhibitors

    • RAAS inhibitors block the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which is responsible for regulating blood pressure.
    • RAAS inhibitors include ACE inhibitors and ARBs.
    • They reduce blood pressure by lowering TPR and cardiac output.

    Drugs To Treat Obesity

    • Obesity is defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater.
    • Morbid obesity refers to a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or greater. These individuals have a significantly increased risk of health complications.
    • Obesity can be influenced by genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors.

    Control of Appetite

    • Vagal afferents monitor the digestive process and communicate this information to the medulla.
    • The medulla relays information to the hypothalamus, which regulates hunger and satiety.
    • Leptin, a hormone secreted by white adipose tissue, communicates the body's fat stores to the hypothalamus, contributing to appetite and energy expenditure regulation.

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