12 Questions
Which term refers to the time it takes for a drug to reach its maximum concentration in the body?
Tmax
What is the function of cAMP as a second messenger when activated by G-protein coupled receptors?
Initiates a cascade of reactions
In pharmacokinetics, what does MEC stand for?
Minimum effective concentration
What does FEV1 measure in relation to lung function?
Forced expiratory volume at 1 sec
How does Midazolam primarily exert its pharmacological effect in the body?
By interacting with GABAergic receptors
What characteristic determines the half-life of Midazolam in the body?
Age
What is the role of an inhibitory medicine?
Blocking receptor sites to inhibit cellular activity
Which of the following is NOT a target of pharmacodynamics?
Hormones
What is the measure of the affinity of a drug at the receptor?
EC50
What do drugs with the same Emax but different EC50 values imply?
One is more potent but not necessarily more effective
Which molecules act as messengers inside a cell once a drug interacts with a cell surface receptor?
Second messengers
What is the main consequence of a drug starting a cascade of intracellular pathways upon interacting with a cell surface receptor?
Activation of second messengers
Test your knowledge on pharmacodynamics, including understanding how medicines affect the body, different types of medicines, and mechanisms of action such as agonists and antagonists.
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