by | May 19, 2024 | Introduction To Pharmacology
Lisinopril lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II. This blocks aldosterone, which helps the body keep potassium and eliminate sodium and water (Hitner et al., 2022). This causes vasodilation, which lowers blood pressure. ACE inhibitors cause the exertion of...
by | May 19, 2024 | Introduction To Pharmacology
Which drug is contraindicated with phenelzine? A) Haloperidol , as this would lead to excessive dopamine signaling B)Fluoxetine , as this would lead to excessive dopamine signaling C) Fluoxetine , as this would lead to excessive serotonin signaling D)Haloperidol , as...
by | May 19, 2024 | Introduction To Pharmacology
What is the rationale for very few side effects produced by ezetimibe? A) It inhibits cytochrome P-450s. B) It is highly bound to plasma proteins. C)It stays within the enterohepatic circulation. D)It has a short half-life.
by | May 19, 2024 | Introduction To Pharmacology
Which antihypertensive action would be indicated during pregnancy ? A) Angiotensin receptor blockade . B) Beta-1 receptor blockade . C) Carbonic anhydrase blockade . D) Alpha -2 receptor blockade .
by | May 19, 2024 | Introduction To Pharmacology
When a drug binds a receptor and blocks the conformational change to the active state it is A) a partial agonist B) an inductor C) an antagonist. D)an agonist.
by | May 19, 2024 | Introduction To Pharmacology
The effects of losartan administration are brought about by A) increased blood pressure . B) decreased plasma potassium levels. C) decreased blood volume . D) increased vasoconstriction .
