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Question | Answer |
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metoprolol | blocks stimulation of beta receptors in vascular smooth muscle and the heart |
quetiapine | antagonist for multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain |
levofloxacin | interferes with bacterial cell DNA |
atenolol | blocks stimulation of beta receptors in vascular smooth muscle and the heart |
pioglitazone | increases cell membrane sensitivity to insulin |
duloxetine | inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake in CNS |
prednisone | decreases inflammation by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal membranes which decreases inflammation, suppresses immune response, stimulates bone marrow, and influences metabolism |
albuterol | blocks beta2 adrenergic receptors which promotes smooth muscle relaxation of airways causing bronchodilation |
celecoxib | inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX-2 |
insulin | facilitates transport of glucose through cell membranes, stimulates synthesis of glycogen, fats and proteins |