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What is the result of blocking the sympathetic nervous system stimulation on hepatic glucose production?
What is the result of blocking the sympathetic nervous system stimulation on hepatic glucose production?
Which of the following beta blockers is more likely to cause hypoglycemia?
Which of the following beta blockers is more likely to cause hypoglycemia?
What is the effect of beta blockers on bronchospasm in patients with asthma or COPD?
What is the effect of beta blockers on bronchospasm in patients with asthma or COPD?
Which of the following beta blockers is the most selective for the beta-1 receptor?
Which of the following beta blockers is the most selective for the beta-1 receptor?
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What is the effect of propranolol on infantile hemangioma cell growth?
What is the effect of propranolol on infantile hemangioma cell growth?
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What is the consequence of sudden withdrawal of beta blockers?
What is the consequence of sudden withdrawal of beta blockers?
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What is the effect of an alpha 1 agonist on vasoconstriction?
What is the effect of an alpha 1 agonist on vasoconstriction?
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What is the mechanism of action of prazosin in relation to alpha 1 receptors?
What is the mechanism of action of prazosin in relation to alpha 1 receptors?
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Why is phentolamine contraindicated in patients with hypotension and bradycardia?
Why is phentolamine contraindicated in patients with hypotension and bradycardia?
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What is the primary effect of alpha 2 antagonists on norepinephrine release?
What is the primary effect of alpha 2 antagonists on norepinephrine release?
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What is the primary indication for phentolamine?
What is the primary indication for phentolamine?
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What is the effect of alpha 1 blockade on peripheral resistance?
What is the effect of alpha 1 blockade on peripheral resistance?
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Which of the following alpha1-adrenergic blockers is specifically used to treat BPH?
Which of the following alpha1-adrenergic blockers is specifically used to treat BPH?
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What is the main concern when administering alpha1 blockers to patients with renal failure?
What is the main concern when administering alpha1 blockers to patients with renal failure?
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Which of the following beta blockers has both non-selective beta receptor antagonist and alpha receptor antagonist properties?
Which of the following beta blockers has both non-selective beta receptor antagonist and alpha receptor antagonist properties?
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What is the primary indication for the use of Prazosin?
What is the primary indication for the use of Prazosin?
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What is the volume of distribution of Prazosin?
What is the volume of distribution of Prazosin?
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Which of the following is a common side effect of Prazosin?
Which of the following is a common side effect of Prazosin?
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What is the half-life of Propranolol?
What is the half-life of Propranolol?
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When is IV use of Propranolol indicated?
When is IV use of Propranolol indicated?
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What is the sequence of treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What is the sequence of treatment for pheochromocytoma?
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Which of the following beta blockers is very lipid soluble and can cross the BBB?
Which of the following beta blockers is very lipid soluble and can cross the BBB?
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