Pharmacodynamics: Master Drug Interactions with Biological Systems

Question 1

What is the primary mechanism by which G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) transduce signals?

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Activation of guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs)

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Activation of ion channels

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Activation of tyrosine kinases

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Activation of phospholipase C

Question 2

Which of the following enzymes is chiefly responsible for terminating the action of most neurotransmitters at the synapse?

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Monoamine oxidase

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Butyrylcholinesterase

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Catechol-O-methyltransferase

Question 3

Which of the following is not a mechanism of drug-drug interaction?

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Immunological interactions

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Pharmacokinetic interactions

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Pharmacodynamic interactions

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Toxicological interactions

Question 4

What is the primary mechanism by which cytochrome P450 enzymes metabolize drugs?

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Hydrolysis

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Glucuronidation

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a therapeutic index (TI)?

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To determine the safety and efficacy of a drug.

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To compare the potency of different drugs.

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To predict the dose of a drug that will produce a desired effect.

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To calculate the clearance of a drug.

Question 6

How does the presence of receptor subtypes influence the selectivity of a drug for a specific target?

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Different receptor subtypes have varying affinities for the same drug, allowing for selective targeting of specific receptors.

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Receptor subtypes do not affect drug selectivity as they bind to the same site on the receptor.

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Receptor subtypes always increase drug potency.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT describe a type of receptor-drug interaction?

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Neutralist

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Agonist

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Antagonist

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Partial agonist

Question 8

The therapeutic index of a drug is defined as:

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The ratio of its toxic dose to its therapeutic dose

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Its potency

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Its safety

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Its efficacy

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of pharmacodynamic model?

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Pharmacokinetic model

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Receptor binding model

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Signal transduction model

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Computational model

Question 10

The EC50 of a drug is:

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The concentration of drug that produces half of its maximal effect.

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The dose of drug that produces half of its maximal effect.

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The time it takes for a drug to produce half of its maximal effect.

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The percentage of patients who experience a response to a drug at a given dose.

Question 11

Which receptor subtype mediates the analgesic effects of morphine?

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μ-opioid receptor

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α1-adrenergic receptor

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NMDA receptor

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GABA receptor

Question 12

Which intracellular second messenger is increased after activation of β-adrenergic receptors?

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cAMP

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cGMP

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IP3

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DAG

Question 13

The affinity of a drug for its receptor refers to:

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The concentration required to occupy 50% of receptors

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The maximal response elicited by the drug

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The number of receptors available for drug binding

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The rate of drug-receptor binding

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of drug efficacy?

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Environmental factors

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Receptor binding

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Signal transduction efficiency

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Genetic variation in drug metabolism

Question 15

The blockade of drug binding to its receptor by another drug is known as:

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Competitive antagonism

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Non-competitive antagonism

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Allosteric modulation

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Irreversible inhibition

Question 16

A common adverse effect of drugs that potentiate GABA signaling is:

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Sedation

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Hypertension

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Bronchospasm

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Tachycardia

Question 17

The 'therapeutic index' of a drug indicates:

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The safety margin between effective and toxic doses

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The range of doses that produce therapeutic effects

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The likelihood of adverse effects at a given dose

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The relationship between dose and response

Question 18

Which of the following is not a type of G protein-coupled receptor?

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Ligand-gated ion channels

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Adrenergic receptors

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Muscarinic receptors

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Dopamine receptors

Question 19

How do drugs that alter ion channels produce therapeutic effects?

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By changing membrane potential and neuronal excitability

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By increasing neurotransmitter release

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By blocking hormone secretion

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By decreasing muscle contraction

Question 20

What is the process by which drugs interact with receptors and initiate a cellular response?

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Receptor binding

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Signal transduction

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Pharmacokinetics

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Metabolism

Question 21

Which of the following is not a type of receptor classification?

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Enzyme-linked receptors

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G protein-coupled receptors

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Ion channel receptors

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Ligand-gated ion channels

Question 22

What is the name for the process by which a signal is transmitted from a receptor to an effector molecule?

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Signal transduction

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Signal cascade

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Second messenger

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Protein synthesis

Question 23

Define the therapeutic window of a drug.

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The range of drug concentrations between the effective and toxic doses

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The time for a drug to reach its maximum effect

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The duration of action of a drug

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The route of administration of a drug

Question 24

Explain the difference between an agonist and an antagonist.

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Agonists bind to receptors and activate them, while antagonists bind to receptors and block them.

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Antagonists bind to receptors and activate them, while agonists bind to receptors and block them.

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Agonists and antagonists both bind to receptors and activate them.

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Agonists and antagonists both bind to receptors and block them.

Question 25

What is the term for a reversible reduction in receptor sensitivity after prolonged drug exposure?

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Desensitization

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Tachyphylaxis

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Tolerance

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Rebound effect

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor binding?

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Covalent binding

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Agonist binding

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Competitive binding

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Non-competitive binding

Question 27

Distinguish between an agonist and an antagonist.

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Agonists bind to receptors and activate them, while antagonists bind and block them.

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Agonists have high affinity and low efficacy, while antagonists have low affinity and high efficacy.

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Agonists produce a graded response, while antagonists produce a quantal response.

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Antagonists are competitive inhibitors, while agonists are non-competitive inhibitors.

Question 28

What type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor binding site?

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Antagonism

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Synergism

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Potentiation

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Allosterism

Question 29

Define the therapeutic index of a drug.

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The ratio of the median effective dose to the median toxic dose.

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The difference between the effective dose and the toxic dose.

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The concentration of the drug that produces a desired effect.

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The concentration of the drug that is safe for administration.

Question 30

What is the difference between a partial agonist and a full agonist?

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Partial agonists activate receptors less effectively than full agonists, resulting in a lower maximal response.

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Partial agonists are competitive inhibitors of full agonists.

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Partial agonists have a lower affinity for the receptor than full agonists.

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Partial agonists have a higher efficacy than full agonists.

Question 31

How does ionic strength influence the binding affinity between a drug and its receptor?

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Ionic strength alters electrostatic interactions, affecting binding affinity.

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Ionic strength mainly impacts drug solubility, not binding affinity.

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Ionic strength has no effect on drug-receptor binding interactions.

Question 32

How do allosteric modulators impact receptor function despite not binding directly to the orthosteric site?

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Induce conformational changes in the receptor

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Enhance orthosteric ligand affinity for the receptor

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Reduce orthosteric ligand efficacy

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Block orthosteric ligand binding to the receptor

Question 33

Which of these receptor types DOES NOT rely on G-proteins for signaling?

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Ionotropic

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Metabotropic

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Heterotrimeric

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Serpentine

Question 34

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between receptor affinity and drug efficacy?

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Receptor affinity refers to the strength of binding, while drug efficacy measures the extent of the biological response.

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Drug efficacy is independent of receptor affinity.

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Receptor affinity and drug efficacy are synonymous terms.

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High receptor affinity always corresponds to high drug efficacy.

Question 35

A drug that binds to a receptor and prevents the binding of the endogenous ligand without activating the receptor is known as a(n):

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Antagonist

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Partial agonist

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Agonist

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Inverse agonist

Question 36

A drug that directly binds to and activates a receptor, mimicking the effects of an endogenous neurotransmitter, is known as a(n):

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Direct-acting agonist

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Inverse agonist

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Indirect-acting agonist

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Antagonist

Question 37

Which of the following is a primary determinant of drug potency?

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Receptor affinity

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Route of administration

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Patient age

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Drug solubility

Question 38

A drug that interacts with multiple receptors and produces diverse pharmacological effects is classified as a(n):

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Polypharmacological agent

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Partial agonist

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Inverse agonist

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Selective agonist

Question 39

A drug that binds to a receptor and triggers a response that is opposite to that of the endogenous ligand is known as a(n):

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Inverse agonist

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Antagonist

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Partial agonist

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Agonist

Question 40

Which of the following describes a competitive antagonist?

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Binds to the same receptor site as the agonist, impeding its binding

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Enhances the agonist's affinity for its receptor

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Interrupts the signal transduction pathway of the agonist

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a type of G protein involved in signal transduction?

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Gμ

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Gi

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Gq

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Gs

Question 42

Which of the following mechanisms of action involves altering the function of ion channels?

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Channel blockers

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Carrier-mediated transport

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Hormone replacement

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Enzyme inhibitors

Question 43

Which signaling pathway is activated by Gq-coupled receptors?

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PLC-IP3-DAG

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JAK-STAT

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cAMP-PKA

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MAPK

Question 44

Which of the following is a clinical application of competitive antagonism?

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Beta-blockers for treating hypertension

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Hormone replacement therapy for menopause

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Antibiotics for treating bacterial infections

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Statins for managing hypercholesterolemia

Question 45

Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of beta-adrenergic agonists?

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Activation of Gs protein and subsequent increase in cAMP production

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Binding to Gq protein and activation of phospholipase C

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Inhibition of phospholipase C and subsequent decrease in DAG production

Question 46

Which of the following characteristics is typical of partial agonists?

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They produce a maximal response that is less than that of full agonists

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They bind to a different receptor subtype than full agonists

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They have a higher affinity for receptors than full agonists

Question 47

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

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Gastrointestinal bleeding

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Hypertension

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Bronchospasm

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Tardive dyskinesia

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a common type of receptor interaction?

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Non-competitive modulation

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Inverse agonism

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Agonism

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Non-competitive antagonism

Question 49

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a class of receptors that typically:

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Activate intracellular signaling pathways via G proteins

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Are ion channels

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Bind to DNA to regulate gene expression

Question 50

Which of the following factors can influence drug efficacy on a receptor?

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Receptor reserve

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Drug solubility

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Patient weight

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Environmental temperature

Question 51

The therapeutic index (TI) of a drug:

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Is the ratio of its toxic dose to its therapeutic dose

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Is the minimum dose that produces a therapeutic effect

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Is the maximum dose that can be safely administered

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of a non-competitive antagonist?

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Phenoxybenzamine

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Acetylcholine

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Nifedipine

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Propranolol

Question 53

The concentration of a drug at its site of action is influenced by:

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All of the listed factors

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Drug distribution and metabolism

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Drug dosage and frequency of administration

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Drug clearance and elimination

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of drug tolerance?

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Increased drug distribution

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Enhanced drug elimination

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Downregulation of receptors

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Increased drug metabolism

Question 55

Pharmacogenomics primarily focuses on:

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The influence of genetic factors on drug response and metabolism

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The effects of drugs on cell growth and differentiation

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Development of new drugs using biotechnology

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Interactions between drugs and the immune system

Question 56

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists?

Accepted Answer

Bronchospasm

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Tachycardia

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Hypertension

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Increased insulin secretion

Question 57

The ED50 of a drug is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The dose that produces a 50% of the maximal effect

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The therapeutic index of the drug

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The maximum dose that can be safely administered

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The time it takes for the drug to reach its peak effect