Module X - A Review of Beta Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

Monday December 7, 1998 - Question 3

Which of the following statements about the beta adrenergic receptor antagonists is correct?

A. Some beta adrenergic receptor antagonists have membrane-stabilizing effects that result in a reduction of membrane permeability to the fast inward current of sodium ion.
 
B. Beta-1 receptor selectivity is maintained in beta adrenergic receptor antagonist overdose.
 
C. There are no beta adrenergic receptor antagonists that are known to stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors.
 
D. Beta adrenergic receptor antagonists are not known to interact with agents that affect the hepatic cytochrome P-450 system.
 
E. There are no known interactions between the beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists and the calcium channel antagonists.
 
 

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