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Lifespan Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
This drug reduces blood pressure by acting on vasomotor centers in the CNS:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that reduces blood pressure by decreasing sympathetic outflow from the vasomotor centers in the central nervous system (CNS). Labetalol is an alpha-1 and beta-blocker, Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor, and Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker—none of these primarily act on the CNS vasomotor centers.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the vasodilator which releases NO:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The following statements concerning mechanism of nitrate beneficial clinical effect are true, EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Following statements concerning specific bradycardic agents (Falipamil, Alinidine) are true, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Dopamine at low doses influences mainly:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.