Question

12. All of the following are Beta-blockers EXCEPT a. Metoprolol b. Atenolol c. Propranolol d. Isoproterenol. 13.All of the following are cholinergic antagonists EXCEPT a Atrovent b. Spiriva c.Atropine d. Salagen 14. This is drug is used in the treatment of Glaucoma a. Dopamine b. Atropine c. Pilocarpine d. all of the above 15. HR presents to the ED with Theophylline toxicity. His medication history is as follows. Theophylline 300mg po q12h, Alupent inhaler 2 puffs q6h, Atenolol 25mg po q24h. He recently purchased Tagamet-HB to treat his indigestion. A possible cause of his Theophylline toxicity is a drug interaction between, a. Atenolol and Theophylline b. Theophylline and Alupent c. Atenolol and Tagamet-HB d. Theophylline and Tagamet-HB 16. An example of a cardio selective Beta-blocker: a. Terbutaline b. Metoprolol c. Metoproterenol d. all of the above. 17. This drug stimulates both alpha and dopanergic receptors to help profuse the kidneys in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. a. Epinephrine b. Levophed c. Adrenaline d. Dopamine 18. This drug is contraindicated in a patient with Asthma. a.Albuterol b. Isoproterenol c. Atenolol d. Propranolol 19. An example of a Xanthine derivative. a. Methylprednisolone b. Hydrocortisone c.Theophylline d. all of the above 20. This drug causes bronchodilation by inhibiting Phosphodiesterase. a. Epinephrine b. Albuterol c. Atrovent d. Theophylline. 21. Hyperglycemia is a know side effect of this medication. a. Albuterol b. Theophylline c. Prednisone d. all of the above. 22.0ne advantage of IV administration is ease of reversal a. True b. False 23.This drug is used to treat Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) a. Atropine b. Atrovent c. Salagen d. Aricept 24.The neuro transmitter released from the sympathetic nervous system a. Dopamine b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. all of the above.

Answer 1

12. Option D is correct as Isoproterenol is not beta blocker

13. Option D is correct as Salagen contains pilocarpine which is cholinergic rather than anticholinergic one.

14.Option D is correct as all are taken in Glaucomic conditions, but pilocarpine is the typical drug for Glucoma

15. Option D is correct as in case of theophylline and tagamet HB i.e. cimetidine the urinary clearance of theophylline is decreased appprox. 34% thus causing the theophylline toxicity.

16.Option D is correct as all are cardioselective beta blockers whether beta 1 or beta 2 selective.

17.Option D is correct as dopamine stimulates both adrenergic and dopaminergic receptors

18.Option D is correct as propranolol is contraindicated in asthma

19.option D is correct as all are the examples of xanthine derivatives

20.option Di is correct as by booking the phosphodiasterase the theophylline acts as bronco-dilator

21.option Di is correct as hyperglycaemia is associated with all these drugs usage

22. False as the reversal is not possible in the IV dosage

23.Option C is correct as Salagen i.e. pilocarpine is used to treat xerostamia.

24. Option C is correct as norepinephrine is neurotransmitter released by the sympathetic nervous system