SYMPATHETIC RECEPTORS
| A | Alpha 1 | |
| B |
Alpha 2 |
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| C |
Beta 1 |
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| D |
Beta 3 |
Adreneric β receptors having lipolysis property in fat cells is?
| A |
Alpha 1 |
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| B |
Alpha 2 |
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| C |
Beta 1 |
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| D |
Beta 3 |
Ans. D. Beta -3.
- Beta 3 receptors are present on adipose tissue.
- Hence, it cause lipolysis.
- Also present in,
- Coronary arteries – Causing vasodilation
- Urinary bladder – Causing relaxation.
| A |
Analgesia |
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| B |
Hyperalgesia |
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| C |
Sedation |
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| D |
Anxiolysis |
Hyperalgesia
- Alpha 2 agonist causes analgesia, not hyperalgesia.
| A |
Albuterol |
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| B |
Salmeterol |
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| C |
Pirbuterol |
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| D |
Orciprenaline |
Salmeterol
- Long acting beta-2-agonist.
- Whereas others are all short-acting agents.
| A |
Hypoglycemia |
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| B |
Hypomegnesemia |
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| C |
Hypophosphatemia |
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| D |
Hypokalemia |
Hypokalemia.
- Beta-2-agonist causes a brief spell of hyperkalemia followed by hypokalemia.
- Doesn’t causes hypoglycemia, however delays the recovery from hypoglycemia.
| A |
Tremors |
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| B |
Hypoglycemia |
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| C |
Hypokalemia |
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| D |
Bronchodilation |
Ans.B. Hypoglycemia.
- Beta-2-agonist is the in-hand bronchodilator used for the management of bronchial asthma.
- Tremor is a dose-related adverse effect of these drugs.
- Brief hyperkalemia followed by hypokalemia is an important adverse effect of these agents.
- Do not cause hypoglycemia.
| A |
Sedation |
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| B |
Glaucoma |
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| C |
Benign Hyperplasia of prostate |
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| D |
Hypertension |
Benign Hyperplasia of prostate.
True statement out of the following is/are?
| A |
Beta-1 receptors in heart stimulates its contractions |
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| B |
Beta-2 receptors in heart stimulates its contractions. |
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| C |
Beta-2 receptors are present in smooth muscles. |
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| D |
Alpha-1 receptors causes preganglionic stimulation. |
A) Beta-1 receptors in heart stimulates its contractions.
C) Beta-2 receptors are present in smooth muscles.
Stimulation of which receptor will release renin?
| A |
Alpha – 1 |
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| B |
Alpha – 2 |
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| C |
Beta -1 |
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| D |
Beta -2 |
Ans. C. beta-1 receptors
Beta blockers are indicated for all of the following conditions except?
| A |
Hypothroidism |
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| B |
alcohol withdrawal |
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| C |
portal hypertension |
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| D |
performance anxiety |
Hypothyroidism.
- Beta blockers are used to treat hyperthyroidism (Not hypothyroidism).
- Beta blockers are the only drugs offering prophylactic benefit in patiwnt with “varies” whose never bleed.

