Autacoids Quiz

1. Which of the following is a drug used to decrease prolactin hormone from pituitary by stimulating D2 receptor?

2. Currently, three subtypes of histamine receptors are proposed: H1 and H2 receptors are found in peripheral tissues and the central nervous system (CNS), and H3 receptors are found in the CNS. The second messenger pathway that mediates H1-receptor stimulation is

3. Which of the following is a hormone produced from serotonin?

4. A 40-year-old male with a diagnosis of moderate to severe asthma is placed on Zileuton. What is the mechanism of action of Zileuton?

5. A new-born infant is being prepared for surgical repair of a patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following agents may be administered preoperatively?

6. Which of the following is a drug selective 5-HT1A agonist used in insomnia?

7. Which of the following is a drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with surgery and cancer chemotherapy by blocking 5-HT3 receptor?

8. Sumatriptan succinate is effective for the treatment of acute migraine headaches by acting as

9. Which of the following is an antihistaminic pro-drug when administrated with LME inhibitors cause arrhythmia?

10. Which of the following is an anti-histaminic drug used in Ménière's disease?

11. Which of the following is an antihistaminic drug used in insomnia due to strong sedative effects

12. Which of the following is an H2 receptor antagonist with Anti-androgenic effects?

13. A 29-year-old female has a 10-year history of migraine headaches. She can usually sense onset. Which of the following agents is the drug of choice for countering acute onset of her headaches?

14. Which of the following is a substances released from mast cell during anaphylactic reaction?

15. Which of the following is an H2-receptor antagonist?

16. A 27-year-old male has sprained his ankle, which is swollen and painful, while skiing. X-ray examination is negative except for the appearance of swelling. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is administered. Which of the following would be decreased?