Pharmacology: Drug Receptors & Actions

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Bisoprolol primarily blocks which type of receptors?

Alpha-1 adrenoreceptors
Beta-2 adrenoreceptors
Nn-cholinoreceptors
Beta-1 adrenoreceptors (correct)

Varenicline is known to act as an agonist of which receptor?

Beta-1 adrenoreceptors
M-cholinoreceptors
Alpha-1 adrenoreceptors
α4β2 nicotinic receptors (correct)

Ephedrine acts as an agonist of which receptors?

Alpha and beta adrenoreceptors (correct)
Dopamine receptors
M-cholinoreceptors
Serotonin receptors

Which receptors does Isoprenaline activate?

Beta-1, Beta-2, Beta-3 adrenoreceptors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Terazosin works by blocking which receptors?

Alpha-1 adrenoreceptors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Galantamine is an agonist of what?

Nn-cholinoreceptors (A) Signup and view all the answers

Dopamine directly activates which receptors?

Alpha-1 and Beta-1 adrenoreceptors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Warfarin is what type of medication?

Anticoagulant (D) Signup and view all the answers

Ivabradine is primarily used to treat what condition?

Antianginal Drug (A) Signup and view all the answers

Clopidogrel belongs to which class of medications?

Antiplatelet (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bisoprolol?

Hypotensive drug (D) Signup and view all the answers

Zopiclone is most commonly used as a what?

Tranquilizer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Heparin has what pharmacological action?

Anticoagulant (C) Signup and view all the answers

Levodopa is a common treatment for which disease?

Parkinson's disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

Haloperidol belongs to which drug class?

Antipsychotic (D) Signup and view all the answers

Acenocoumarol is prescribed as which kind of medication?

Anticoagulant (B) Signup and view all the answers

Trifluoperazine is used to treat symptoms of what condition?

Antipsychotic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Rosuvastatin is what type of drug?

Lipid-lowering (A) Signup and view all the answers

Diclofenac belongs to which class of medications?

NSAID (B) Signup and view all the answers

Lidocaine is primarily used as a what?

Local anesthetic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Isosorbide mononitrate is prescribed for what condition?

Antianginal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Vildagliptin helps manage what condition?

Hypoglycemic (A) Signup and view all the answers

Chlorpromazine is classified as a what?

Antipsychotic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Mifepristone functions as what?

Antiprogestagen (D) Signup and view all the answers

Nitrazepam is recognized as a:

Tranquilizer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Levothyroxine is a synthetic version of what?

Thyroid hormone analogue (B) Signup and view all the answers

Acetazolamide is primarily prescribed as a what?

Diuretic (B) Signup and view all the answers

Ferrous sulfate is primarily used to treat what condition?

Iron deficiency (D) Signup and view all the answers

Bisacodyl is most commonly used as a treatment for what condition?

Constipation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Fenofibrate is prescribed to primarily address which health concern?

High cholesterol (B) Signup and view all the answers

Fludrocortisone is a medication that belongs to which class of hormones?

Mineralocorticoid (C) Signup and view all the answers

Caffeine is best known for what type of effect on the body?

Stimulant (D) Signup and view all the answers

Medazepam is typically prescribed for its effects as a what?

Tranquilizer (C) Signup and view all the answers

Goserelin is a medication that primarily affects which part of the body?

Pituitary gland (D) Signup and view all the answers

Bicalutamide is primarily used in the treatment of what condition?

Prostate cancer (C) Signup and view all the answers

Isosorbide dinitrate is primarily used for what condition?

Antianginal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Famotidine primarily reduce in the body?

Gastric acidity (A) Signup and view all the answers

Phenytoin is used to treat what condition?

Antiepileptic drug (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication is Risperidone?

Antipsychotic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Dipyridamole has what kind of effect?

Antiplatelet (A) Signup and view all the answers

Ibuprofen is classified as a member of which drug class?

NSAIDs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Losartan is prescribed to treat which condition?

Hypotensive drug (D) Signup and view all the answers

Chlordiazepoxide is best described as what?

Tranquilizer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Calcium carbonate is commonly used in the treatment of what condition?

Osteoporosis treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Pilocarpine primarily interacts with which receptors in the body?

M-cholinoreceptors (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ferrous sulphate

A drug classified as an antianemic, used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Bisacodyl

A medication used as a drug for constipation, acting as a laxative.