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6. With what can salmeterol be combined to reduce airway inflammation?
- Beta blocker
- Steroid
- NSAID
- Propanolol
7. Stimulation of beta I adrenoceptors in the heart causes which of the following?
- Reduced force of contraction, heart rate & increased cardiac efficiency
- Reduced force of contraction, heart rate & reduced cardiac efficiency
- Increased force of contraction, heart rate & reduced cardiac efficiency
- Increased force of contraction, heart rate & increased cardiac efficiency
8. When circulating adrenaline comes into contact with beta adrenoceptors on the bronchial smooth muscle, what action does this cause?
- Explosion
- Relaxation
- Pulsation
- Contraction
9. The action of adrenalin on which receptor causes dilation of blood vessels in skeletal muscle?
- Alpha II
- Beta II
- Alpha I
- Beta I
10. Which of the following innervations does the heart have?
- Parasympathetic
- Somatic
- Sympathetic & Parasympathetic
- Sympathetic
11. What is the duration of action of muscarinic antagonists used for treating asthma?
- 4-6hrs
- 8-10hrs
- 2-4hrs
- 6-8hrs
12. The action of adrenalin on which receptor causes constriction of blood vessels in the skin and gut?
- Beta II
- Alpha II
- Alpha I
- Beta I
13. The action of adrenalin on which receptor causes decreased GI motility?
- Alpha & Beta II
- Beta & Alpha II
- Alpha & Beta I
- Beta & Alpha I
14. Which drug is used to treat status asthmaticus in individuals with healthy hearts?
- Phenobarbitone
- Adrenaline
- Atropine
- Noradrenalin
15. Beta II agonists have which of the following effects on airway smooth muscle?
- Inhibits mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and increases mucus clearance
- Inhibits mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and decreases mucus clearance
- Promotes mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and increases mucus clearance
- Promotes mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and decreases mucus clearance
16. Which of the following are recognised symptoms of salbutamol overuse?
- Smooth muscle twitching, mild cardiac arrhythmias & hyperkalaemia
- Smooth muscle twitching, acute cardiac arrhythmias & hyperkalaemia
- Skeletal muscle tremor, acute cardiac arrhythmias & hypokalaemia
- Smooth muscle twitching, acute cardiac arrhythmias & hypokalaemia
17. The action of adrenalin on which receptor causes increased renin secretion in the kidney?
- Alpha II
- Beta I
- Beta II
- Alpha I
18. What type of innervation does bronchial smooth muscle have?
- Sympathetic
- Somatic
- Parasympathetic
- Adrenergic
19. Other than beta agonists, what other drug type relaxes bronchial smooth muscle?
- Nicotinic Antagonists
- Muscarinic Agonists
- Muscarinic Antagonists
- Nicotinic Agonists
20. The action of adrenalin on which receptor causes increased heart rate and force of contraction?
- Alpha I
- Beta I
- Beta II
- Alpha II