Pharmacology Quiz: Cardiac Glycosides and Ethyl Alcohol

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What is a contraindication for the use of cardiac glycosides?

Atrial fibrillation

Pronounced bradycardia (correct)

Chronic heart failure

Acute heart failure

What is the concentration of ethyl alcohol used for treating the surgeon's hands and surgical field?

96%

40%

60%

70% (correct)

Which of the following properties is characteristic of dobutamine?

Stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors

Used for bronchial asthma

Has pronounced bronchodilator activity

Stimulates beta1-adrenergic receptors (correct)

What is an indication for the use of cardiac glycosides?

Acute heart failure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs blocks potassium channels?

Amiodarone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medicinal substances is used for heart failure?

Strophanthin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of anticholinesterase drugs?

Preventing the hydrolysis of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinesterase drugs is used as an antagonist of antidepolarizing muscle relaxants?

Proserin Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of pilocarpine?

Acts for a longer duration than atropine Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of nicotine's action on H-cholinergic receptors?

Biphasic effect Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of aceclidine?

Is a synthetic drug with low toxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a ganglion blocker related to bisquaternary ammonium compounds?

Benzohexonium Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of proserin on acetylcholinesterase?

blocks acetylcholinesterase Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of anticholinesterase drugs on the eye?

constricts pupils and reduces intraocular pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for the use of ammonia solution in treatment?

fainting and intoxication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticholinesterase agents has reversible action?

proserin Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of blocking acetylcholinesterase on muscarine and nicotine-like effects of acetylcholine?

enhances muscarine and nicotine-like effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for the use of preparations containing purified turpentine oil?

neuralgia, myalgia, and joint pain Signup and view all the answers