Autonomic Pharmacology Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under Autonomic Pharmacology: Adrenergic Agonists (30 questions); Adrenergic Antagonists (30 questions); Cholinergic Agonists (30 questions); Cholinergic Antagonists (30 questions); and Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs (30 questions).
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Autonomic Pharmacology Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which drug or drug class is best associated with selective central alpha2 agonist used for ICU sedation?
From: Adrenergic AgonistsCorrect answer: A. Dexmedetomidine is the drug/class associated with selective central alpha2 agonist used for ICU sedation.Which drug is associated with the following clinical use or pharmacologic role: short-acting beta antagonist suitable for rapid titration?
From: Adrenergic AntagonistsCorrect answer: C. The relevant pharmacologic association is Esmolol: short-acting beta antagonist suitable for rapid titration.Which drug is associated with the following clinical use or pharmacologic role: longer-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for myasthenia gravis?
From: Cholinergic AgonistsCorrect answer: A. The relevant pharmacologic association is Pyridostigmine: longer-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for myasthenia gravis.Which drug is associated with the following clinical use or pharmacologic role: quaternary antimuscarinic used extensively for COPD?
From: Cholinergic AntagonistsCorrect answer: C. The relevant pharmacologic association is Ipratropium: quaternary antimuscarinic used extensively for COPD.Which drug is associated with the following clinical use or pharmacologic role: nondepolarizing blocker producing less histamine release and less laudanosine than atracurium?
From: Neuromuscular Blocking DrugsCorrect answer: C. The relevant pharmacologic association is Cisatracurium: nondepolarizing blocker producing less histamine release and less laudanosine than atracurium.