Quiz for:
Understanding Sympathomimetics and Adrenaline

Question 1

What characteristic of catecholamines affects their pharmacokinetics?

Question 2

What distinguishes non-catecholamines from catecholamines?

Question 3

What is a potential adverse effect of high doses of adrenaline on the cardiovascular system?

Question 4

Which physiological effect is NOT associated with adrenaline?

Question 5

What is the effect of adrenaline on blood pressure at high doses?

Question 6

What effect does adrenaline have on the heart at therapeutic doses?

Question 7

Which classification of sympathomimetics involves stimulating adrenergic receptors directly?

Question 8

Which adrenergic receptor does adrenaline not have significant effect on?

Question 9

Which adrenergic receptors do adrenaline act upon?

Question 10

What is adrenaline's molecular mechanism at alpha 1 receptors?

Question 11

Which enzyme is involved in the metabolism of catecholamines?

Question 12

Through which metabolic products is adrenaline excreted?

Question 13

In what emergency condition is adrenaline used, especially via IV route?

Question 14

Why is adrenaline contraindicated in patients with hyperthyroidism?

Question 15

What adverse effect might occur with the use of adrenaline in combination with local anesthetics?