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drug actions Flashcards

1
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zolpidem

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benzodiazepine receptor agonist

->ambien

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zaleplon

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benzodiazepine receptor agonist

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eszoplicone

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benzodiazepine receptor agonist

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4
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flumazenil

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benzodiazepine receptor antagonist

->blocks GABA receptor

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5
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ramelteon

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melatonin receptor agonist

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6
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doxepin

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TCA, used for insomnia

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7
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mirtazapine

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anti-depressant used for insomnia

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trazodone

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anti-depressant used for insomnia

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9
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how do anti-depressants work in insomnia?

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anti-histaminergic actions in tuberomammillary nucleus

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10
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doxylamine

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1st gen antihistamine

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11
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how do 1st gen antihistamines work in insomnia

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anti-histaminergic action in tuberomammillary nucleus

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12
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suvorexant

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orexin receptor antagonist

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13
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2 longest acting NSAIDs

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nabumetone, naproxen

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14
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what is used for migraines in 1st trimester of pregnancy? later trimesters? what’s contraindicated

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acetaminophen, opioids, ergots

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15
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what NSAID can be administered IM as alternative to opioids?

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Ketorolac

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16
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which triptan is most effective and fastest acting? which two are the slowest but longest acting?

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SQ sumatriptan

1. frovatriptan 2. naratriptan

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17
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metoclopramide: primary and secondary actions

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1-central D2 blockade
2-cholinergic actions->prokinetic
->anti-emetics

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18
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prochlorperazine: primary and secondary actions

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1-central D2 blockade
2-anti-cholinergic and alpha-antagonist, antihistamine
->anti-emetic

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chlorpromazine: primary and secondary actions

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1-central D2 blockade
2-anti-cholinergic and alpha-antagonist, antihistamine
->anti-emetic

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promethazine: primary and secondary actions

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1-anti-histamine (1st gen)
2-D2 and cholinergic antagonist
->anti-emetic

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21
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amytryptilline: MOA and use

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TCA with anticholinergic action

migraine prophylaxis

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valproic acid: MOA and non-AED use

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Na channel blocker and increased GABA activity

migraine prophylaxis

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topiramate: MOA and use

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Na channel and glutamate blocker, increased GABA activity

migraine prophylaxis

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24
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what are the ophthalmic uses for muscarinic antagonists

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uveitis/iritis and eye examinations

25
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cyclopentolate

A

muscarinic antagonist

26
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homotropine

A

muscarinic antagonist

27
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scopolamine

A

muscarinic antagonist

28
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tropicamide

A

muscarinic antagonist

29
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what are the prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma, what specific prostaglandin, and how do they work?

A

-prost’s
PGF2alpha
increase aqueous outflow

30
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which two categories of drugs increase aqueous outflow in glaucoma?

A

prostaglandin analogs

muscarinic agonists/AChE inhibitors

31
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echothiopate

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AChE inhibitor

32
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dipevefrin: MOA and use

A

prodrug of epinephrine->alpha and beta agonist

glaucoma

33
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brimonidine: MOA and use

A

alpha2 agonist

glaucoma and ocular hypertension

34
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apraclonidine: MOA and use

A

alpha2 agonist

ocular hypertension

35
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phenylephrine: MOA and use

A

alpha agonist

produce mydriasis and decongestant

36
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naphalozine: MOA and use

A

alpha agonist

decongestant

37
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tetrahydrozoline: MOA and use

A

alpha agonist

decongestant

38
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verteporfin

A

laser activator for treatment of macular degeneration

39
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carbamazepine

A

Na channel blocker

40
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clonazepam

A

benzodiazepine AED

41
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ethosuximide

A

T type Ca channel inhibitor

42
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gabapentin

A

inhibits alpha2 subunit of Ca channel

43
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valproate

A

increased GABA activity, reduced GABA metabolism

T type Ca channel inhibitor

44
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zonisamide

A

Na channel inhibitor

45
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phenytoin

A

Na channel inhibitor

46
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felbamate

A

GABA agonist

NMDA glutamate antagonist

47
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topiramate

A

Na channel blocker
GABA agonist
AMPA glutamate antagonist

48
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oxcarbazepine

A

Na channel blocker

49
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lacosamide

A

Na channel blocker

50
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lamotrigine

A

Na channel blocker

51
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levetiracetam

A

AED, unknown MOA

52
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what are AED options for partial and secondarily generalized seizures?

A

carbamazepine
oxcarbazepine
lamotrigine
levetiracetam

53
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what are AED options for primary generalized tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures as well as atypical absence seizures?

A

valproate
lamotrigine
levetiracetam

54
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what are AED options for absence seizures?

A

valproate

ethosuximide

55
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what anticholinergic drug may be used in vertigo?

A

scopolamine

56
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aprepitant/fosaprepitant

A

NK1 antagonist

57
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dronabinol

A

cannabinoid

58
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what two steroids are use as anti-emetics

A

methylprednisolone and dexamethasone

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