The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 35

Which of the following agents has a mechanism of action that does not involve beta-receptors? epinephrine albuterol propranolol prazosin ritodrine Answer: D Prazosin Of these choices, prazosin is an alpha-blocker. Ritodrine and epinephrine cause beta sympathetic stimulation. Albuterol is a beta agonist. Propranolol is a beta blocker. Know Your NCCPA Content Blueprint Prazosin is an alpha-blocker often used in the treatment of BPH. It causes urethral relaxation and rapid symptom relief. This is covered in theNCCPA ContentBlueprint Genitourinary System (6%) Learn more about benign prostatic hyperplasia and the appropriate treatment options atSmarty PANCE Benign prostatic hyperplasia Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here. Help support The PA Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase by clicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Just click over to Amazon.com then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend thesereview books The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 35 Which of the following agents has a mechanism of action that does not involve beta-receptors? A. epinephrine B. albuterol C. propranolol D. prazosin E. ritodrine Answer: D, prazosin. Of these choices, prazosin is an alpha- blocker. Ritodrine and epinephrine cause beta sympathetic stimulation. Albuterol is a beta agonist. Propranolol is a beta blocker. Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase byclicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Justclick over to Amazon. Then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. The money goes toward paying for one-time and ongoing costs (like equipment, hosting, backup services, etc.). Thank you for supporting the site and keeping this content free! If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend theseReview Books.