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Question 1
What term describes an acute, rapid development of drug tolerance?
- Tachyphylaxis
- Tolerance
- Withdrawal
- Dependence
Question 2
Which adrenergic agent is the drug of choice for anaphylaxis and angioedema?
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Isoproterenol
- Phenylephrine
Question 3
Which two agents are the adrenergics of choice for cardiogenic shock?
- Dobutamine and dopamine
- Epinephrine and norepinephrine
- Norepinephrine and phenylephrine
- Dobutamine and phenylephrine
Question 4
Norepinephrine has receptor affinity α1 > α2 > β1.
- True
- False
Question 5
Which agent is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic agonist?
- Phenylephrine
- Clonidine
- Apraclonidine
- Dobutamine
Question 6
Which agent is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist?
- Albuterol
- Dobutamine
- Isoproterenol
- Phenylephrine
Question 7
Methyldopa is converted to ___ in adrenergic neurons before activating central alpha-2 receptors.
Fill in the blank
Question 8
Which agent is used to treat tobacco, alcohol, or opioid withdrawal?
- Clonidine
- Cocaine
- Amphetamine
- Tyramine
Question 9
Isoproterenol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic agonist.
- True
- False
Question 10
Which adrenergic agent is used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
- Epinephrine
- Dobutamine
- Isoproterenol
- Phenylephrine
Question 11
Which mixed-acting adrenergic agent blocks catecholamine reuptake in the CNS and PNS?
- Cocaine
- Amphetamine
- Tyramine
- Methyldopa
Question 12
Tyramine is converted to octopamine, which is stored in vesicles and released in place of norepinephrine.
- True
- False
Question 13
Phenoxybenzamine is an irreversible, non-selective alpha adrenergic blocker with greater affinity for alpha-1 than alpha-2 receptors.
- True
- False
Question 14
Which drug is an irreversible, non-selective alpha adrenergic blocker?
- Tamsulosin
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Atenolol
- Metoprolol
Question 15
Prazosin, doxazosin, and tamsulosin all selectively block which receptor subtype?
- Alpha-1
- Alpha-2
- Beta-1
- Beta-2
Question 16
Propranolol and pindolol are both non-selective beta adrenergic blockers that have local anesthetic effects.
- True
- False
Question 17
Timolol is a non-selective beta adrenergic blocker commonly used to treat which condition?
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Hypertension only
- Migraine
Question 18
Sotalol is a non-selective _____ adrenergic blocker.
Fill in the blank
Question 19
Which two drugs are selective beta-1 adrenergic blockers?
- Atenolol and metoprolol
- Propranolol and pindolol
- Timolol and sotalol
- Prazosin and doxazosin
Question 20
Atenolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker.
- True
- False
Question 21
Which of the following is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic blocker?
- Pindolol
- Doxazosin
- Sotalol
- Timolol
Question 22
Metoprolol is a selective _____ adrenergic blocker.
Fill in the blank
Question 23
Sotalol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker.
- True
- False
Question 24
Phenoxybenzamine belongs to which drug class?
- Non-selective alpha adrenergic blockers
- Selective alpha-1 adrenergic blockers
- Non-selective beta adrenergic blockers
- Selective beta-1 adrenergic blockers
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