Propranolol: MCQ Quiz

Propranolol: Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

• Question 1: Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action for propranolol?

  • (a) Alpha-1 receptor blockade
  • (b) Beta-1 receptor blockade
  • (c) Beta-2 receptor blockade
  • (d) Calcium channel blockade
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 2: Propranolol primarily affects which of the following systems?

  • (a) Digestive system
  • (b) Cardiovascular system
  • (c) Respiratory system
  • (d) Nervous system
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 3: Which type of receptors are primarily targeted by propranolol?

  • (a) Alpha-adrenergic
  • (b) Beta-adrenergic
  • (c) Muscarinic cholinergic
  • (d) Histamine H1
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 4: Propranolol generally has a minimal effect on which type of receptors, as compared to its effects on adrenergic receptors?

  • (a) Muscarinic
  • (b) Alpha-adrenergic
  • (c) Beta-adrenergic
  • (d) Dopamine
  • Correct Answer: (a)

• Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a common use for propranolol?

  • (a) Hypertension
  • (b) Angina
  • (c) Asthma
  • (d) Migraine prophylaxis
  • Correct Answer: (c)

• Question 6: A major advantage of propranolol includes:

  • (a) Strong bronchodilation
  • (b) Minimal effect on cardiovascular system
  • (c) Significant stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract
  • (d) Effective blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors
  • Correct Answer: (d)

• Question 7: Which of the following beta-receptor subtypes is blocked by propranolol?

  • (a) Beta-1 and Beta-2
  • (b) Only Beta-1
  • (c) Only Beta-2
  • (d) Dopamine
  • Correct Answer: (a)

• Question 8: Propranolol's primary effects on the heart include which of the following?

  • (a) Increased heart rate and contractility
  • (b) Decreased heart rate and contractility
  • (c) Increased heart rate and decreased contractility
  • (d) Decreased heart rate and increased contractility
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 9: What is the primary route of administration for propranolol?

  • (a) Intramuscular
  • (b) Intravenous
  • (c) Oral
  • (d) Topical
  • Correct Answer: (c)

• Question 10: Propranolol's effects include which of these following?

  • (a) Increased risk of airway constriction
  • (b) Minimal effect on the central nervous system
  • (c) Strong affinity to muscarinic receptors
  • (d) Reduction in blood pressure
  • Correct Answer: (d)

• Question 11: What is a potential side effect of propranolol?

  • (a) Bronchodilation
  • (b) Increased heart rate
  • (c) Hypotension
  • (d) Increased appetite
  • Correct Answer: (c)

• Question 12: Which of the following is a significant concern regarding propranolol use?

  • (a) Strong stimulation of the respiratory system
  • (b) Potential for withdrawal syndrome in long-term users
  • (c) Minimal effect on lipids
  • (d) Effective treatment for glaucoma
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 13: How does propranolol affect carbohydrate metabolism?

  • (a) Significant stimulation
  • (b) Minimal effect
  • (c) Significant suppression
  • (d) Unpredictable
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 14: What is one of the potential effects of propranolol on the gastrointestinal tract?

  • (a) Increased motility
  • (b) Decreased motility
  • (c) No effect
  • (d) Increase in appetite
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 15: Propranolol is contraindicated in which patient population?

  • (a) Patients with hypertension
  • (b) Patients with asthma
  • (c) Patients with migraine
  • (d) Patients with hypothyroidism
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 16: What is the primary mechanism by which propranolol reduces blood pressure?

  • (a) Increased vascular resistance
  • (b) Decreased heart rate and contractility
  • (c) Increased renal blood flow
  • (d) Increased peripheral vasodilation
  • Correct Answer: (b)

• Question 17: Propranolol can mask the symptoms of which condition?

  • (a) Hyperthyroidism
  • (b) Hypoglycemia
  • (c) Hypertension
  • (d) Glaucoma
  • Correct Answer: (a)

• Question 18: What is a possible drug interaction with propranolol?

  • (a) No known drug interactions
  • (b) Interaction with insulin to promote hypoglycemia
  • (c) Decreased effectiveness of Insulin
  • (d) Interaction with other beta-blockers
  • Correct Answer: (d)

• Question 19: Propranolol's effects on the central nervous system are generally, which of the following?

  • (a) Minimal
  • (b) Significant stimulatory
  • (c) Significant inhibitory
  • (d) Variable
  • Correct Answer: (a)

• Question 20: What is a common use for propranolol, in addition to hypertension?

  • (a) Asthma
  • (b) Migraine prophylaxis
  • (c) Glaucoma
  • (d) Gout
  • Correct Answer: (b)