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6. Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. What is its MOA?

  • Ca2+ agonist
  • Pumps Ca2+ out and brings Na+ in
  • Na-K ATPase inhibitor, Na-Ca exchanger brings Ca in
  • Increases the depolarisation of the cardiac myocytes

7. Diamorphine is an mu opiate receptor agonist. Which neurotransmitters does it target?

  • Beta endorophin, dynorphin, leu-enkephalin, met-enkephalin
  • Acetylcholine
  • Noradrenaline, Adrenaline, Serotonin
  • Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA

8. Norepinephrine has what effect on alpha adrenoreceptors

  • Peripheral Vasoconstrictor, Coronary Artery Dilator
  • Pupil dilator
  • Peripheral Vasodilator, Coronary Artery Constrictor
  • Antagonist to Adrenoreceptors

9. Propanolol is a non-selective Beta adrenergic Antagonist. Other than CV problems what is it used for?

  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Migrane
  • Nausea
  • Myasthenia gravis

10. Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic. What is its MOA?

  • ADH agonist
  • Na-Cl cotransporter inhibitor. Increased Na excretion
  • ACE inhibitor
  • Na - Cl cotransporter inhibitor. Increased Cl excretion