Pharmacology Quiz on Drug Actions and Effects
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Which of the following is NOT a source of drugs?

  • Plants
  • Fungi
  • Animals
  • Robots (correct)

    • The study of what the drug does to the body is known as pharmacodynamics.

    True (A)

    The term ______ refers to the study of how the body affects a drug.

    pharmacokinetics

    Match the following drug targets with their description:

    <p>Receptors = Proteins that bind to drugs and initiate a cellular response Enzymes = Proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions within the body Ion Channels = Proteins that allow the passage of ions across cell membranes Carrier Molecules = Proteins that transport molecules across cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an osmotic laxative?

    <p>Lactulose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most drugs work by engaging with a specific target.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main types of chemical messengers involved in signal transduction?

    <p>Hormones, neurotransmitters, and growth factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A drug that activates a receptor and mimics the action of an endogenous messenger is called an ______.

    <p>agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is an example of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

    <p>Ibuprofen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pharmacodynamics refers to the study of how the body affects the drug.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following drug actions with their respective descriptions:

    <p>Agonist = Acts as a pseudomessenger Antagonist = Blocks the action of an endogenous messenger Allosteric modulator = Binds to a site on the receptor different from the active site Orthosteric modulator = Binds to the active site on the receptor Enzyme inhibitor = Inhibits the activity of an enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key processes involved in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ of a drug refers to its effectiveness at a specific target.

    <p>efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each term with its corresponding definition:

    <p>Pharmacokinetics = The study of how a drug affects the body. Pharmacodynamics = The study of how the body affects a drug. Bioavailability = The fraction of a drug that reaches systemic circulation. Therapeutic Window = The range of drug concentrations that produce a therapeutic effect without causing toxicity. Metabolism = The process by which the body breaks down a drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The therapeutic window of a drug is the difference between the minimum effective dose and the maximum toxic dose.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a route of drug administration?

    <p>Telepathic (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the ‘lock and key’ mechanism in drug-target interactions.

    <p>The ‘lock and key’ mechanism describes the specific fit between a drug and its target molecule, similar to a key fitting into a lock. The drug must have the correct shape and chemical properties to bind to the target effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are involved in the contraction of ______ muscle.

    <p>skeletal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor involved in drug action?

    <p>Neuromuscular receptors (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are second messengers, and how are they produced in the context of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)?

    <p>Second messengers are intracellular signaling molecules that relay signals from GPCRs to downstream effectors within a cell. They are produced when GPCRs activate effector proteins, such as adenylyl cyclase or phospholipase C, leading to the generation of molecules like cyclic AMP (cAMP), cyclic GMP (cGMP), calcium (Ca+2), diacylglycerol (DAG), and inositol triphosphate (IP3).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Local anesthetics work by blocking voltage-gated sodium (Na+) channels, while nicotinic acetylcholine antagonists like curare block ligand-gated sodium channels.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the G-protein alpha subunit with its corresponding effector action:

    <p>Gs = Activates adenylyl cyclase (cyclic AMP) Gi = Inhibits adenylyl cyclase Gq = Activates phospholipase C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor that responds to drugs?

    <p>Cytosolic receptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Class I nuclear receptors form heterodimers with ligands that are lipids.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nuclear receptors?

    <p>Initiating gene transcription changes (positive or negative) by binding to hormone response elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The insulin receptor is an example of a ______ receptor.

    <p>kinase-linked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the receptor type with its corresponding example:

    <p>Ligand-gated ion channels = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor G-protein coupled receptors = Beta-adrenergic receptor Kinase-linked receptors = Insulin receptor Nuclear receptors = Estrogen receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor that responds to drugs based on their molecular structure and signal transduction mechanisms?

    <p>Lipid-linked receptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salbutamol is a 2 receptor agonist, meaning it activates 2 receptors and causes bronchodilation.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ receptor, when activated by insulin, triggers a cascade of events leading to glucose uptake and utilization by cells.

    <p>insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the mechanism of action of 1 adrenoreceptors.

    <p>When activated, 1 adrenoreceptors activate phospholipase C (PLC) through the Gq protein. This leads to the production of inositol triphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG). IP3 mobilizes calcium from intracellular stores, while DAG activates protein kinase C (PKC). These signaling events contribute to vasoconstriction and other physiological responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following receptors with their corresponding signal transduction pathways:

    <p>1 adrenoreceptor = Activates phospholipase C (PLC) 2 adrenoreceptor = Inhibits adenylyl cyclase 1 adrenoreceptor = Stimulates adenylyl cyclase 2 adrenoreceptor = Stimulates adenylyl cyclase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about kinase-linked receptors is TRUE?

    <p>They are characterized by a large extracellular ligand-binding domain and an intracellular domain connected by a single transmembrane helix. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atenolol is a 1 receptor antagonist, meaning it blocks the action of 1 receptors and reduces heart rate.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of autophosphorylation in kinase-linked receptor signaling?

    <p>Autophosphorylation is a crucial step in the activation of kinase-linked receptors. Upon ligand binding, the receptor undergoes dimerization and undergoes a conformational change. This change allows the intracellular kinase domains to phosphorylate each other, a process known as autophosphorylation. This phosphorylation event creates docking sites for other signaling proteins, initiating a cascade of downstream signaling events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    General Principles of Pharmacology

    • Pharmacology is the study of the effect of drugs on the body and the effect of the body on drugs.
    • It investigates how drugs work at the molecular level, and how the body's physiology responds to them.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Learning outcomes for the lecture include describing drug targets and receptor-effector mechanisms activated by agonists.
    • Key learning points include outlining drug sources, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, main drug target classes, agonist/antagonist definitions, receptor subtypes, and principles of drug actions.

    Session Outline

    • Sources of drugs include natural (plants and fungi) and synthetic sources.
    • Students should understand the terms pharmacodynamics (drug effects on the body) and pharmacokinetics (body effects on the drug).
    • The lecture defines and describes four major drug target classes (receptors, ion channels, carrier molecules, and enzymes).
    • Students are expected to know how drugs interact with their targets and how they work there.
    • The key terms agonist (mimicking endogenous signals) and antagonist (blocking endogenous signals) are essential.
    • Receptor subtypes are also discussed as they contribute to variations in drug action.
    • Drug action at the target, specifically focusing on the interactions with the receptor.

    Sources of Drugs

    • Drugs originate from various sources, including plants (aspirin from willow bark), opium poppies (morphine), and fungi (psilocybin).
    • Modern drug research continues to explore natural sources.
    • Synthetic drugs are derived from novel medicinal chemistry approaches; also synthetic-biologics, are crucial in pharmacology.

    Pharmacodynamics

    • Pharmacodynamics refers to the molecular interactions by which drugs exert their effects on the body.
    • Drug targets include proteins (receptors, ion channels, enzymes, etc.) which are the binding sites for medications.
    • The effects of drugs on the body can be dependent on drug concentration and may vary from therapeutic to toxic effects.

    Pharmacodynamics (Continued)

    • Drug effect on patients correlates to the dosage level.
    • Comparing one drug (Drug A) to another (Drug B) can help measure the efficacy and safety margin.
    • The therapeutic window is the dose range between minimal therapeutic effect and minimal toxicity (important to note for comparing drugs).

    Pharmacokinetics

    • Pharmacokinetics describes how the body affects a drug.
    • Key processes include absorption, moving the drug from its site of administration into the bloodstream.
    • Drug distribution, which is the movement of a drug from the bloodstream to tissues of the body
    • Metabolism, where the body inactivates the drug using enzymes.
    • Excretion, where the drug is eliminated from the body (urine, bile, feces)
    • Pharmacokinetics determines the optimal route, frequency, and duration of treatment.

    PK/PD Case Study

    • Real-world examples, such as hay fever medications, explore the connection between drug action, and the body's response mechanisms.
    • Key considerations include drug mechanisms (as with Benadryl), the body's pharmacokinetic processes, and reasons for treatment repetition.

    Drug Interaction With Targets

    • Drug interaction with their targets depends on shape compatibility ("lock and key"), charge distribution causing bonds formation, and the types of bonds that form (e.g., van der Waals, hydrogen).
    • The specific structure of drug molecules and their target molecules (particularly proteins), are key factors for drug-target interactions
    • Additional factors relevant to drug interactions, such as hydrophobicity, ionization status (pKa), and conformations of target molecules, help define the nature of drug-target interactions.

    Drug Target Classes

    • Drugs act on specific protein targets, and there are four critical types.

    Targets For Drug Action

    • Four major drug targets: receptors, ion channels, carrier molecules, and enzymes.
    • The specific targets influence the way in which drugs are designed to interact with the corresponding systems of the body.

    Signal Transduction

    • Signal transduction is the process by which cells receive and act on external signals (hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors).
    • Steps include reception, transduction (conversion of a signal), and response (causing biological effects).

    Signal Transduction: Agonist

    • An agonist mimics the action of an endogenous chemical messenger, initiating a normal cellular response.
    • A drug acting as an agonist usually binds to the receptor, thereby activating the receptor.

    Signal Transduction: Antagonist

    • An antagonist blocks the action of an endogenous chemical messenger and thus inhibits the signal transduction pathway..
    • This type of drug effectively inhibits the signaling pathway when binding to a receptor, preventing the activation of an endogenous messenger.

    A Typical Enzymatic Reaction

    • In normal enzymatic reactions, substrates bind to the active site of an enzyme, forming an enzyme-substrate complex, and the enzyme facilitates the substrate transformation to yield products.
    • Antagonists inhibit enzymatic reactions.
    • Agonists work as pseudsubstrates to mimic the normal enzymatic reactions.

    Competitive Inhibition

    • Competitive inhibitors bind to the enzyme's active site, blocking the substrate from binding, which prevents the reaction.
    • Blocking the active site of the enzyme thereby prevents substrates from binding effectively to the enzyme in order to be converted into products.

    Non-Competitive Inhibition

    • Non-competitive inhibitors bind to an allosteric site on the enzyme and thereby change the shape of the active site, which reduces its ability to bind to substrates.

    Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

    • NSAIDs block the cyclooxygenase enzyme, reducing prostaglandin production, which in turn lessens inflammation, pain, and fever.

    Allosteric Drug Action at Ion Channels

    • Allosteric regulation at ion channels causes drug binding at a site distinct from the main (orthosteric) binding site that influences channel function, enhancing or reducing the ion channel's function.
    • Benzodiazepines are examples of drugs that work through allosteric regulation of GABA receptors, increasing inhibition and potentially reducing anxiety.

    Overview: Drug Action at Target

    • Agonists stimulate or activate receptors; antagonists block receptor activation, by the endogenous ligand itself or other external agents.
    • Agonists acting at ion channels either open or close channels; antagonists may block channel function.

    Signal Transduction—Receptors

    • Receptor activation following signal binding leads to changes in receptor properties and the activation of cellular responses.
    • The receptor with bound agonist initiates multiple intracellular signaling events that lead to cellular responses.

    Receptor Subtypes- Signal Transduction

    • Ligand-gated ion channels, G-protein coupled receptors, and enzyme-linked receptors have different structures and signaling pathways, which determine how they respond to drugs and impact responses.

    Heterotrimeric G-Proteins

    • G proteins are composed of three subunits (alpha, beta, gamma), which interact with receptors and effectors.
    • G proteins transmit extracellular signals to various intracellular mediators and thus trigger biological reactions for mediating responses.

    Diversity of G-Protein Subunits and Effector Proteins

    • Different G-protein subunits and effector proteins mediate diverse cellular responses.
    • Specificity in the G-protein configuration triggers various physiological effects within the cell.

    Examples: Adrenoreceptors

    • Adrenoreceptors are protein targets activated by adrenaline and noradrenaline which impacts response differences in different cells.
    • The type of response is determined by the specific adrenoreceptor at the target site.

    Kinase-Linked Receptors

    • Kinase-linked receptors are transmembrane proteins with intracellular kinase domains.
    • Their structure allows ligand binding, and dimerization leading to autophosphorylation events, which initiates downstream signaling pathways.

    Insulin Receptor

    • Insulin binding to the insulin receptor leads to the autophosphorylation of tyrosine residues in the receptor's intracellular domain.
    • This activation subsequently triggers various intracellular signaling pathways which ultimately results in biological effects; such as the lowering of blood glucose.

    Nuclear Receptors

    • Nuclear receptors are located within the cell cytoplasm or nucleus and regulate gene expression.
    • These receptors act by binding to ligands, and by binding with specific DNA regions, which modifies gene expressions, thus triggering response expressions.

    Class I Nuclear Receptor Signal Transduction

    • mRNA from modified gene expression is subsequently translated into proteins, leading to biological effects in the body.

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