D1_L5 Part 1: Meds 1

Question 1

Megestrol Acetate (Megace)

Answer 1

Think Mega Ate
Stimulates appetite
Synthetic form of progesterone

Question 2

Marinol (Dronabinol)

Answer 2

Think Marinol - marijuana
Stimulates appetite
Synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Analogous to marijuana

Question 3

Elavil

Answer 3

Think: elavil - elevate
Stimulate appetite
Tricyclic antidepressant
Treats depressive disorders w/ sedative & euphoric effect

Question 4

Lithium Carbonate

Answer 4

Think: LithiYUM (yum - appetite)
Think: (C)arbonate - caffeine consistent
Stimulates appetite
Antidepressant used for bipolar disorder
Thought to regulate release of serotonin
Blocks TSH - could lead to hypothyroidism
Sodium & caffeine intake should be consistent

Question 5

All meds that stimulate appetite

Answer 5

MMEaLs
Megestrol
Marinol
Elavil
a
Lithium Carbonate

Question 6

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Answer 6

Think: yAWN SID
y
Anorexia
Weight loss
Nausea
Stimulant
Increases neurotransmitter activity
Decreases appetite

Question 7

Orlistat

Answer 7

Think: orLIstat - LIpase
Lipase inhibitor
Reversibly inhibits gastric & pancreatic lipases
Fat absorption reduced by approx 30%, steatorrhea, weight loss

Question 8

Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

Answer 8

Stimulant
Increases neurotransmitter activity
Decreases appetite
Weight loss, nausea, vomiting, anorexia

Question 9

Meds that either decrease appetite or weight

Answer 9

Think: MODify weight
Think: (R)educe (A)ppetite
Methylphenidate
Orlistat
Dextroamphetamine
Ritalin
Adderall

Question 10

Function of statins

Answer 10

Statins inhibit cholesterol synthesis by binding HMG-CoA reductase
Decrease LDL
Decrease TG
Increase HDL

Question 11

Statins interact w/ _____ _____

Answer 11

Grapefruit juice

Question 12

Corticosteroids

Answer 12

Reduce inflammation
Suppress immune system
Bone fractures
Thin skin
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia

Question 13

Mineral oil

Answer 13

Laxative
Coats bowel & stool w/ waterproof film
Not absorbed in the body
Decreases fats/fat-soluble vitamin absorption

Question 14

Cholestyramine (prevalite)

Answer 14

Binds to bile acid
Lowers cholesterol
Decreases fat/fat-soluble vitamin absorption

Question 15

Glucocorticoids

Answer 15

Think: gluCOCOrticoids - hot COCOa is low in protein
Reduce inflammation
Suppress immune system
Increase protein breakdown, decrease protein synthesis, lower protein levels

Question 16

Antibiotics

Answer 16

Fight bacteria
Decrease protein synthesis
Results in protein deficit

Question 17

Oral contraceptives

Answer 17

Think: oral contraceptives are FAB at preventing pregnancy
Prevent pregnancy
Decreases:
Folate
Ascorbic acid
B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 18

Loop diuretics

Answer 18

Help excrete excess salt & water through urine
Target thick ascending limb
Associated w/ deficiencies (think Soda Causes Me To Pee)
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Thiamine
Potassium

Question 19

Methotrexate

Answer 19

Immunosuppressant
Often used to treat RA & cancer
Structurally very similar to folate - leads to folate deficiency
Think MethFOtrexLATE

Question 20

Anticoagulant

Answer 20

Warfarin sodium
Thins blood
Think: AntiKoaGulanT
A (vitamin) can alter
K (vitamin) can alter
Garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba (avoid w/)
Tocopherol (vitamin E)

Question 21

Cyclosporine

Answer 21

Immunosuppressant
Often given after organ transplant
When cyKling you’re HYPER & use your GLuTes
Kalemia
Glycemia
Lipidemia
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Tension