Pharmacology: Common Medications

A patient with hypertension and asthma is prescribed a beta-blocker. Which of the following beta-blockers would be least appropriate for this patient, considering their potential impact on the respiratory system?

A patient presents with deep vein thrombosis. Which medication is most appropriate from the following pharmacological groups?

A patient experiencing frequent angina attacks is prescribed nitroglycerin. What is the primary mechanism of action of nitroglycerin that provides relief from angina?

Which of the following medications exerts its hypotensive effect by acting as an agonist at alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the central nervous system?

A patient undergoing chemotherapy experiences severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following pharmacological groups of medications is most appropriate for managing these symptoms?

A patient is newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which of the following pharmacological groups of medications is most likely to be initiated for long-term management?

A patient undergoing an eye examination requires dilation of their pupils. Which type of drug would be administered to achieve this effect?

A postmenopausal woman is diagnosed with estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer. Which pharmacological group of drugs is most likely to be used as adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence?

A patient with resistant hypertension, not well-controlled by first-line medications, is prescribed moxonidine. What is the primary mechanism by which moxonidine lowers blood pressure?

An elderly patient is experiencing urinary incontinence due to an overactive bladder. Which of the following medications, classified by its primary receptor target, would be most appropriate for managing this condition?

A patient is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which pharmacological group of medications is indicated to treat this condition?

A patient reports infrequent bowel movements and hard stools. Which pharmacological group of medications is most appropriate for providing relief from constipation?

Norepinephrine is administered during a hypotensive crisis. Which of the following receptor subtypes does norepinephrine stimulate to increase blood pressure?

A patient is prescribed xylometazoline nasal spray for nasal congestion. Through which receptor agonism does xylometazoline exert its decongestant effect?

A patient with hypertriglyceridemia is prescribed fenofibrate. What is the primary goal of using fenofibrate in this patient?

A patient with Addison's disease requires hormone replacement therapy. Which of the following medication types is fludrocortisone classified as?

A patient with heart failure and hypertension is prescribed carvedilol. What is the mechanism of action of carvedilol that makes it beneficial for this patient population?

A student is using caffeine to stay awake and study for an exam. Which pharmacological group does caffeine belong to?

A patient experiencing anxiety is prescribed medazepam. Which pharmacological group does medazepam belong to?

A patient with prostate cancer is prescribed goserelin. What is the primary mechanism of action of goserelin in treating this condition?