Receptors Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document consists of a summary of the course Drug Target Biochemistry and Signaling, corresponding to the Master Drug Discovery Sciences.

Porth’s Essentials Of Pathophysiology 5th Edition Test Bank 1. Chapter 1 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by: A) Bound and transmembrane proteins B) Complex, long carbohydrate chains C) Surface antigens and hormone receptors D) A gating system of selective ion channels Ans: A Feedback: The functions of plasma membrane depend on the presence of proteins that are bound in the lipid bilay...

Exam 3: NSG550 / NSG 550 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Acetylcholine receptor antibody test Answer: Used to diagnose acquired myasthenia gravis and monitor pt response to immunosuppressive therapy. MG is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies that block or destroy receptors for Ach. MG s/s=muscle weakness and fatigue Q: Cholinesterase Answer: Identify patients with PChE def...

UNE BioChem 1005 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024 Somatostatin reduces the secretion of both glucagon and insulin through which of the following mechanisms? a. Somatostatin activates an activator G-protein b. Somatostatin activates MAPK cascade c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein d. Somatostatin uses Ca+2 as a downstream signal - ANSWER-c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein Insulin mediated glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue is a result of whi...

Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Asthma is treated with two Medications Answer: Beta 2 Receptors Inhaled corticosteroids Q: COPD Answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung Dz commonly seen in smokers Medications are the same as Asthma, but with mucolytics Q: bronchodilator Answer: a medication that relaxes and expands the bronch...

Test Bank For Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging 3rd Edition by James Johnston, Terri L. Fauber 6681, 5, 4486, 4 1. Introduction to the imaging sciences 2. Structure of the atom 3. Electromagnetic and particulate radiation 4. The X-ray circuit 5. The X-ray tube 6. X-ray production 7. X-ray interactions with matter 8. Image production 9. Image quality and characteristics 10. Digital image receptors 11. Radiographic exposure technique 12. Scatter con...

Exam 2: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: Concurrent use of glucocorticoids and hypoglycemia agents? Answer: counteract the effects of each medication Q: What is the expected pharmacological action of albuterol? Answer: acts by selectively activating the beta 2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation. As a result bronchospasm is relieved, Histam...

Exam 2: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is thought to be effective in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Answer: Clomipramine Q: What is the short-term treatment for acute panic attacks? Answer: Benzo Q: What is the long-term treatment for acute panic attacks? Answer: SSRI Q: What is the treatment option for performance anxiety?...

Medications for depression – SSRIs SNRIs SDRIs TCAs MAOIs SSRIs – -Action: inhibit 5 -HT reuptake -Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline -Adverse effects: • nausea • agitation • diarrhea • headache • weight gain • sexual side effects SNRIs – -inhibit 5-HT reuptake -inhibit NE reuptake (↑ energy, focus) -increase DA in prefrontal cortex (↑ cognition) -Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine -Ad...

WGU D236 pathophysiology: Objective Assessment Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 GRADED A+. A major function of potassium is to conduct nerve impulses in muscles. Too low and muscle weakness occurs and too much can cause muscle spasms. This is especially dangerous in the heart muscle and an irregular heartbeat can cause a heart attack The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic AcidBicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostatic...