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Peter Attia Drugs Cardiovascular PCSK9 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the type of drug-to-drug interaction which is connected with processes of absorption, biotransformation,distribution and excretion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pharmacokinetic interaction. This type of drug interaction involves processes like absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the body. In pharmacokinetic interactions, one drug can affect the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of another drug, leading to changes in their effectiveness or toxicity. Pharmacodynamic interactions (A) involve how drugs affect the body at the target site. Physical and chemical interactions (B) refer to how drugs interact based on their chemical properties. Pharmaceutical interactions (C) are related to drug-drug interactions that occur during formulation or administration.
Question 2 of 5
The mechanism of atropine action is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Competitive muscarinic blockade. Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that works by competitively blocking muscarinic receptors, leading to inhibition of parasympathetic nervous system activity. This results in effects such as increased heart rate and dilated pupils. A: Competitive ganglion blockade is incorrect as atropine does not act on ganglionic receptors. C: Competitive neuromuscular blockade is incorrect as atropine does not affect neuromuscular junctions. D: Noncompetitive neuromuscular blockade is incorrect as atropine does not act in a noncompetitive manner on neuromuscular receptors.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following diseases can augment the neuromuscular blockade produced by nondepolarizing muscle relaxants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Myasthenia gravis. In myasthenia gravis, there is a decrease in the number of available acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle weakness. Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants work by blocking acetylcholine receptors, so in myasthenia gravis, there are fewer receptors available for the drug to bind to, resulting in an augmented neuromuscular blockade. Burns (B), asthma (C), and Parkinsonism (D) do not directly affect the number of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, so they would not enhance the blockade produced by nondepolarizing muscle relaxants.
Question 4 of 5
Indicate the sympathomimetic agent, which is combined with a local anesthetic to prolong the duration of infiltration nerve block:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic agent that constricts blood vessels, reduces bleeding, and prolongs the effect of local anesthetics. 2. By vasoconstriction, epinephrine delays systemic absorption of the anesthetic, leading to a longer duration of action. 3. Xylometazoline is a nasal decongestant, not used for nerve blocks. 4. Isoproterenol and dobutamine are primarily used for cardiac conditions, not for local anesthesia. Summary: Epinephrine is the correct choice due to its vasoconstrictive properties prolonging the effect of local anesthetics. Xylometazoline, Isoproterenol, and Dobutamine are incorrect as they do not serve the same purpose in nerve blocks.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drugs has both alfa1-selective and beta-blocking effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Labetalol. Labetalol is a non-selective beta blocker with additional alpha-1 blocking properties. This combination of alpha-1 and beta-blocking effects makes it unique among the choices. Alpha-1 blockade helps reduce peripheral vascular resistance, while beta-blocking action decreases heart rate and contractility. This dual mechanism makes labetalol effective in treating hypertension. Betaxolol (B) is a selective beta-1 blocker, Propranolol (C) is a non-selective beta blocker, and Timolol (D) is a non-selective beta blocker as well. These choices lack the alpha-1 blocking effect present in labetalol, making them incorrect for this question.