KAPS Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Question 1

Which receptor type does acetylcholine primarily act on in the parasympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Muscarinic

Answer

Alpha-adrenergic

Answer

Beta-adrenergic

Answer

Nicotinic

Question 2

What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-blockers in treating hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Reducing heart rate and cardiac output

Answer

Increasing cardiac output

Answer

Dilating peripheral arteries

Answer

Inhibiting angiotensin II production

Question 3

Which class of drugs is most effective in managing acute asthma attacks?

Accepted Answer

Short-acting beta-agonists

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Answer

Long-acting beta-agonists

Question 4

What is the main adverse effect of aminoglycosides?

Accepted Answer

Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

Answer

Hepatotoxicity

Answer

Bone marrow suppression

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 5

Which anticoagulant works by directly inhibiting thrombin?

Accepted Answer

Dabigatran

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Heparin

Answer

Aspirin

Question 6

What is the therapeutic use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Accepted Answer

Treating depression

Answer

Treating hypertension

Answer

Relieving acute pain

Answer

Managing diabetes