Pharm Quiz #1 & #2

Pharmacokinetics is the study of the drug at the site of action and the effects on the body

False

An antagonist has both affinity for a receptor and efficacy

False

The most potent drug will always have the highest maximal efficacy. In other words , potency equals maximum efficacy

False

What is the first pass?

Metabolism of a drug by the liver before it reaches the site of action

What does codeine treat?

A cough

What does morphine treat?

Terminal chronic pain

What does famotidine treat?

Gastric acid

What does etanercept treat?

Arthritis

Which group of drugs block COX?

NSAIDs

COX-2 inhibition results in GI and stomach side effects?

False

______ is an opioid agonist for mild to moderate pain and is useful in chronic neuropathic pain. The drug is considered a schedule IV drug and is more regulated than when introduced.

Tramadol

First generation H1 blockers are more sedating than second generation H1 blockers

True

______ is the most potent endogenous mineralocorticoid

Aldosterone

Corticosteroids cause a decrease in blood glucose levels

False

The primary adrenergic receptor in the heart is the ______ receptor

Beta 1

Norepinephrine is made from a serious of precursors and is terminated by reuptake into the nerve terminal

True