The anxiolytic Buspirone affects __________ receptors.
GABA
serotonin
dopamine
norepinephrine
The somogyi effect is:
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia followed by rebound hyperglycemia
hyperglycemia followed by rebound hypoglycemia
__________ stimulate GABA receptors in the brain so one is calm without drowsiness.
Benzodiazepines
Barbituates
Nonbenzodiazepines-nonbarbituates
Which drug class is used for hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)?
anti-depressants
mood stabilizers
Aaxiolytics
anti-psychotics
stimulants
Glycogen is stored as glucose.
Which drugs inhibit hormone synthesis through the Wolff-Chaikoff effect?
a. thyroid drugs
b. anti-thyroid drugs
c. thyroid antagonist drugs
d. a and c are correct
e. b and c are correct
Which pituitary drugs regulate fluid volume?
anterior pituitary drugs
posterior pituitary drugs
Sedatives induce a state resembling natural sleep when given in large doses.
__________ have a high potential for abuse.
The anxiolytic Buspirone does not interact with alcohol.
Which anti-depressant isn’t metabolized, but excreted from the body unchanged?
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
lithium
Hyperglycemic drugs lower blood glucose levels.
Which pancreatic cells produce insulin?
Beta cells
Islets of Langerhans
Which drug class controls the hallucinations and thought disorders of schizophrenia?
anxiolytics
Which pancreatic cell produces glucagon?
__________ is the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue for conversion to glucose.
Glycogenolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Lipolysis
Adverse effects from estrogen supplementation are attributed to “synthetic” estrogens.
At low doses __________ cause drowsiness, but at high doses death is possible because of the ability to depress all CNS levels.
benzodiazepines
barbituates
nonbenzodiazepines-nonbarbituates
Lipodystrophy is a disturbance in __________ deposition.
glucose
Fat
Protein
Which drugs correct a thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism)?
