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2. A hypertensive man gets occasional asthma attacks but is not on any asthma meds. He bought a herbal remedy, which relieves his asthma attacks, but increases his BP despite use of a beta blocker. What is in the herbal remedy among the following?

  • Salmeterol
  • Ephedrine
  • Phenylephrine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Dobutamine

3. What is incorrect about beta 2 stimulation?

  • Mydriasis
  • Inhibition of labour
  • Decreased GI motility
  • Vasodilation (blood vessels)
  • Bronchodilation
  • Increased insulin release

4. Which of the following is correct regarding responses mediated by adrenergic receptors?

  • Stimulation of beta 2 receptors causes bronchoconstriction
  • Stimulation of alpha 1 receptors increase blood pressure
  • Stimulation of sympathetic presynaptic alpha 2 receptors increases norepinephrine release
  • Stimulation of alpha 1 receptors reduces blood pressure
  • Stimulation of beta 2 receptors increases heart rate

5. An asthma patient was given a noneselective beta agonist to relieve bronchoconstriction. Which of the following adverse effects would you expect to see in this patient?

  • Tachycardia
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Worsening bronchoconstriction

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