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A patient is experiencing symptomatic bradycardia. Which medication would be MOST appropriate to increase their heart rate?
A patient is experiencing symptomatic bradycardia. Which medication would be MOST appropriate to increase their heart rate?
- Pilocarpine
- Dobutamine (correct)
- Clonidine
- Metoprolol
A patient presents with nasal congestion and the doctor wants to prescribe a medication to alleviate this symptom by causing vasoconstriction. Which of the following medications would be MOST appropriate?
A patient presents with nasal congestion and the doctor wants to prescribe a medication to alleviate this symptom by causing vasoconstriction. Which of the following medications would be MOST appropriate?
- Pseudoephedrine (correct)
- Albuterol
- Metoprolol
- Lisopril
A patient with hypertension is prescribed metoprolol. What is the primary mechanism by which this medication helps to lower blood pressure?
A patient with hypertension is prescribed metoprolol. What is the primary mechanism by which this medication helps to lower blood pressure?
- Alpha 1 agonism
- Alpha 2 agonism
- Beta 2 agonism
- Beta 1 antagonism (correct)
A patient is started on Lisinopril for hypertension. Which of the following is a potential side effect that the patient should be educated about?
A patient is started on Lisinopril for hypertension. Which of the following is a potential side effect that the patient should be educated about?
A patient needs rapid-acting insulin before a meal. Which of the following insulin types would be MOST appropriate?
A patient needs rapid-acting insulin before a meal. Which of the following insulin types would be MOST appropriate?
A doctor prescribes Clonidine to a patient. What receptor does this medication target and what is its primary effect?
A doctor prescribes Clonidine to a patient. What receptor does this medication target and what is its primary effect?
A patient is prescribed Glargine insulin. What is a key characteristic of this type of insulin regarding its duration of action?
A patient is prescribed Glargine insulin. What is a key characteristic of this type of insulin regarding its duration of action?
A patient is experiencing bronchoconstriction. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to help alleviate their symptoms?
A patient is experiencing bronchoconstriction. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to help alleviate their symptoms?
A patient is prescribed NPH insulin. Approximately how long after administration can the patient expect the peak effect of this insulin?
A patient is prescribed NPH insulin. Approximately how long after administration can the patient expect the peak effect of this insulin?
Which medication mimics the action of acetylcholine by directly binding to muscarinic receptors?
Which medication mimics the action of acetylcholine by directly binding to muscarinic receptors?
Flashcards
Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine
A muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist.
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
An alpha 1 adrenergic receptor agonist causing vasoconstriction.
Clonidine
Clonidine
An alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist.
Dobutamine
Dobutamine
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Metoprolol
Metoprolol
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Albuterol
Albuterol
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ACE Inhibitors
ACE Inhibitors
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Lispro and Aspart
Lispro and Aspart
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Short acting Insulin
Short acting Insulin
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Glargine, Determir
Glargine, Determir
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Study Notes
- Pilocarpine is a muscarinic agonist.
- Pseudoephedrine is an alpha 1 agonist that causes vasoconstriction.
- Clonidine is an alpha 2 agonist.
- Dobutamine is a beta 1 agonist that increases heart rate.
- Metoprolol is a beta 1 blocker that decreases blood pressure.
- Albuterol is a beta 2 agonist.
- ACE inhibitors like Lisopril and enalapril can cause a dry cough.
- Lispro and Aspart are rapid-acting insulins with an onset of 15 minutes and a peak at 1 hour.
- Short-acting insulin has an onset of 30 minutes and peaks in 2-3 hours.
- Intermediate insulin (NPH) has an onset of 2 hours and peaks in 6-8 hours.
- Long-acting insulins include Glargine and Determir, which have no peak.
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Description
Overview of various drugs and their mechanisms of action. Includes information on agonists and antagonists for muscarinic, alpha, and beta receptors. Also covers different types of insulin and ACE inhibitors.
