Comprehensive Pharm (Segars) Flashcards

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Indications antacid salts

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short term temporary relief of pain and other symptoms associated with PUD/GERD

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Adverse reactions antacids

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do not decrease acid secretion and can have rebound

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3
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instructions for taking antacids with other medications

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take all antacids 1-2 hours before other meds or 2-4 hours after to avoid interactions

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4
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class Cimetidine

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histamine 2 receptor anatgonist

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5
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interactions cimetidine

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prototypical inhibitor of CYP450

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class omeprazole

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proton pump inhibitor

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adverse reaction omeprazole

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CDAD –> C. Diff associated diarrhea

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interactions omeprazole

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prototype CYP inhibitor

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9
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bismuth adverse reactions

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causes constipation and black stools

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10
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treat H. pylori

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  • combination therapy
    1) acid reducer
    2) clarithromycin
    3) amoxicillin or metronidazole
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Treat H. pylori with PCN allergy (amoxicillin allergy)

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1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) metronidazole

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treat H. pylori with metronidazole resistance

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1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) tetracycline

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treat H. pylori with clarithromycin resistance

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1) acid reducer

2) amoxicillin or tetracycline

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14
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Adverse reactions associated with Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists

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  • serotonin syndrome

- Torsades – QT prolongation

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interactions Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists

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anti arrhythmics

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16
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given for prophylaxis of post-op N/V and timing

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aprepitant (given 3 hours prior)

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17
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suffix serotonin antagonists

A

-setron

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18
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class aprepitant

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neurokinin antagonist

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19
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First line N/V in pregnancy

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doxylamine with vitamin B6

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20
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class doxylamine

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Histamine (H1) antagonist

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adverse reactions histamine (H1) antagonists

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ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • lower BP
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dopamine (D2) antagonist adverse reactions

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ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • lower BP
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23
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class metoclopramide

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dopamine (D2) antagonist

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24
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indication metoclopramide

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gastroparesis/intestinal dysmotility w/o obstruction

*works by stimulating ACh

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25
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scopalamine adverse effects

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ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • lower BP
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26
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scopalamine class

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M1 antagonist

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27
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cannabinoid agonists

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  • dronabinol

- nabilone

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28
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Use cannabinoid agonists

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reserved for treatment resistance cancer induced N/V

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29
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how long is high emetic CINV regimen given

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given for 3 days post chemo

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30
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how long is moderate emetic CINV regimen given

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given for 2 days post chemo

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31
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how long is low emetic CINV regimen given

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given day of chemo

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32
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drugs high emetic CINV regimen

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1) NK1 antagonist
2) 5HT3 serotonin antagonist
3) corticosteroid

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33
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drugs moderate emetic CINV regimen

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1) 5HT3 serotonin antagonist

2) corticosteroid

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34
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drugs low emetic CINV regimen

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corticosteroid or 5HT3 antagonist or metoclopramide or prochlorperazine

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35
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minimal emetic regimen

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0 drugs, but provide breakthrough treatment

36
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contraindications 5-ASA agents (end in -zine)

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patients allergic to ASA

37
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IBD drugs utilized as first line treatment, but not officially indicated

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  • steroids
  • immune modulators
  • antibiotics
38
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class tofacitinib

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JAK inhibitor

39
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interactions tofacitinib

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don’t give with other immunosuppressants

40
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class Golimumab

A

TNF-alpha inhibitors

41
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Adverse reactions golimumab

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TB infection (must have testing before taking)

42
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When is Golimumab used?

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Ulcerative colitis. Used after inadequate response to conventional immunosuppressants

43
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class ustekinumab

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IL-12/23 inhibitor

44
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adverse reaction ustekinumab

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TB infection (must have testing before taking)

45
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Use of ustekinumab

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Drug for crohn’s disease. For patients intolerant to TNF-alpha steroids and immune modulators

46
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class Certolizumab

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TNF-alpha inhibitor

47
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adverse reaction Certolizumab

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TB infection (must have testing before taking)

48
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use Certolizumab

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Crohn’s disease only. Used after inadequate response to conventional immunosuppressants

49
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class Natalizumab

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a4 integrin inhibitor

50
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adverse reaction Natalizumab

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infection (PML-progressive mulitfocal leukocephalopathy) associated with Johns cunningham virus (JCV)

51
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site(s) inhibited by Natalizumab

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both a4b1 and a4b7

52
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use Natalizumab

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Crohn’s disease only. Used after inadequate response to TNF-alpha therapy

53
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class Vedolizumab

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a4 integrin inhibitor

54
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adverse reaction Vedolizumab

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infection (PML-progressive mulitfocal leukocephalopathy) associated with Johns cunningham virus (JCV)

55
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site(s) inhibited by Vedolizumab

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a4b7

56
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Use Vedolizumab

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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Used after inadequate response to TNF-alpha therapy

57
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Are steroids used for maintenance therapy?

A

NO, unless absolutely required

58
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class diphenoxylate

A

opiod agonist

59
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Note: diphenoxylate

A

synthetic opiod with atropine added to reduce abuse

60
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class Eluxadoline

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opiod agonist

61
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indication eluxadoline

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IBS-D

62
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adverse reaction Eluxadoline

A

hepatic/pancreatic toxicity

- pancreatitis in patients w/o gallbladder

63
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Alosetron class

A

5HT3 antagonist

64
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indication Alosetron

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chronic severe IBS-D

65
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Adverse reaction Alosetron

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ischemic colitis (no refills, must enroll in prescribing program)

66
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class Crofelemer

A

Cl channel inhibitor

67
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indication crofelemer

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non-infectious diarrhea in HIV-AIDS

68
Q

drugs used for abdominal spasms

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antimuscarinic agents:

hyoscyamine, dicyclomine, clindium/chlordiazeproxide

69
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class lubiprostone

A

C2 activator

70
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indication lubiprostone

A

opioid induced constipation

71
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class methylnaltrexone

A

opiod antagonist

72
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class alvimopan

A

opiod antagonist

73
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indication methynaltrexone

A

opioid induced constipation

74
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indication alvimopan

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opioid induced constipation, prevention of post op ileus following bowel resection surgery

75
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adverse effects alvimopan

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risk of MI, REMS program with max 15 doses given in hospital only

76
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how long do bulk-forming agents take to work?

A

2-4 days

77
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class docusate salts, mineral oil

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stool softeners

78
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MOA docusate salts, mineral oil

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anionic surfactant to soften stool by increasing secretions, inhibiting H20 absorption in GI

79
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class sodium picosulfate

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stimulant

80
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Use sodium picosulfate

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used precolonoscopy

81
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adverse effects stimulants

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urine discoloration (Senna), melanosis coli

82
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Contraindications stimulants

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do not use with obstruction/impaction (ileus)

83
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class lactulose

A

osmotic agent

84
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use lactulose

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constipation and used with severe liver disease to trap ammonia

85
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PEG-3350 class

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osmotic agent

86
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Use PEG-3350

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constipation, AND large doses used for bowel prep prior to scope (take effect 1-3 hours)