Final Exam Condensed - Could be helpful, could be fatal. Flashcards
this glucocorticoid has a SHORT DOA, it’s the preferred medication for cortisol replacement - it’s MOA affects gene transcription (as all in it’s class) - which is it?
Hydrocortisone / Cortef
SHORT DOA*
this glucocorticoid has an INTERMEDIATE DOA, with a potency of 4, which glucocortoid is this?
Prednisone / Deltasone
If given for > 3 weeks - TAPER*
this glucocortoid has a LONG DOA, it’s potency is 30, it’s FLUORINATED and a potent anti-inflammatory agent - name it
Dexamethasone / Decadron
LONG DOA*
this Sch. II, Cat. C narcotic is known for causing the side effect of RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION - which opioid analgesic is this?
Morphine / MS Contin
works on mu receptor
indicated for ACUTE MI due to peripheral dilation
this narcotic is 80X MORE POTENT than morphine. It comes in various delivery devices including a LOLLYPOP. As a category C pregnancy narcotic - which opioid analgesic is this?
Fentanyl / Duragesic
SE - Resp and CV depression
Grapefruit increases blood concentrations
This black box warning exists for which opioid agonist?
“Respiratory depression and death have occurred in children who receive ____ following tonsillectomy and or adenoidectomy due to ultra-rapid metabolizers wiht a CYP2D6 polymorphism”
Codeine
Tylenol #3 - 30 mg codeine
Tylenol #4 - 60 mg codeine
Sch. II to V depending on codeine dose
What schedule is heroin?
Schedule I
No prescriptions may be written for Schedule I substances, and they are not readily available for clinical use
this centrally acting analgesic is used for moderate to severe pain - it’s MOA is important in that it acts centrally as a mild agonist in the mu opioid receptors and affects reuptake at noradrenergic and serotonergic systems - which drug is this?
Tramadol / Ultram
- nervous tremor has been reported with weaning
- no respiratory depression as seen in morphine and fentanyl
What’s an important side effect we should be aware of with this irreversible COX 1 and 2 inhibitor?
Aspirin / ASA
REYE’S SYNDROME
- do not give in children < 15-18 years of age
- causes swelling in the liver and brain - fatal
this NSAID is a COX 1 and 2 inhibitor (REVERSIBLE) - it’s initiated for migraine treatment in the pain phase - what is it?
Ibuprofen / Motrin, Advil
Indomethacin is the NSAID indicated for GOUT with SE of HA (random fact)
This was the first injectable NSAID that was a great fake until the narcotics users caught on.
Ketorolac
This NSAID is a selective COX-2 inhibitor, decreasing the GI irritation normally associated with NSAID use - however, it does have an increased risk of CVD
Celecoxib / Celebrex
This NSAID is thought to have a strong CNS block (at the hypothalamus) of COX-3 inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, it also weakly inhibits COX 1 and 2 in the periphery - which NSAID is this famous fever decreaser that we should, as NDs advise our patients to avoid.
Tylenol / Acetaminophen
Fever is our Friend Other fun Tylenol facts: DOA 4-6 hours, do not exceed 7g in 24 hrs. NEVER MIX WITH ETOH NAPQI - toxic metabolite
this is commonly injected for short-term pain relief and reduced swelling from inflammation of joints, tendors or bursa. It’s normally injected, but can be given PO, IM, IV and in a spray or topical formulation - what is this gout medication that works to decrease phospholipase A2 (effectively stopping arachidonic acid production)
Cortisone injection
This is a mitotic inhibitor used to treat ACUTE GOUT flares while also being an effective preventative. It does have the unfortunate side effect of peripheral neuropathy and in OD can cause ARF and hypovolemic shock - what is this gout drug?
Colchicine
All ACUTE gout TX are:
- NSAIDs
- STEROIDs
- Colchicine
Prophylaxis?
- Allopurinol
- Probenecid
- Colchicine! (DOUBLE WHAMMY! It also prevents!)
this purine analog works as a xanthine oxidase inhibitor to treat prophylactically against gout - what is this medication that can cause Steven Johnson Syndrome as a rare, but not so awesome side effect
Allopurinol / Zyloprim
not used acutely, need 2+ weeks for it to be effective
SE - Steven Johnson Syndrome
This gout medication is a prophylactic agent. It works by increasing urinary excretion of uric acid (a uricosuric) by inhibiting the ORGANIC ANION TRANSPORTER - it is NOT used ACUTELY - what is it?
Probenecid / Probalan
C/I with salicylates
Can increase blood levels of penicillin*
This PROPHYLACTIC migraine medication is a non-selective beta blocker - with this MOA, it has the unfortunate side effect of bronchoconstriction - what is it?
Propranolol / Inderal
This medication is used to treat migraine at the prodrome state. It’s a SEROTONIN AGONIST given PO/SQ or as a NASAL SPRAY* - with a rare side effect of serotonin syndrome - which commonly used medication is this?
Sumatriptan / Imitrex
works on 5-HT1B and D receptors
constricts BV
SE - Acute MI
This is used for the PAIN phase of MIGRAINE. It’s an opioid analgesic that comes in the convenience of a NASAL SPRAY - which medication is this?
Butorphanol / Stadol
This is an anti-emetic commonly used for migraine headaches - it’s a H1 histamine receptor antagonist that drops the seizure threshold while also causing EXTRAPYRAMIDAL effects of lip smacking, sticking out tongue, face and arm movements if given at high doses for too long - name this typical neuroleptic!
Prochlorperazine / Compazine
SE Extrapyramidal effects/Tardive Dyskinesia
this immune modulating medication works as an anti-metabolite and anti-folate - with an MOA of folate antagonism, it can cause side effects of pneumonitis and PULMONARY FIBROSIS. It’s used for autoimmune diseases - name it
Methotrexate / MTX
- if used for CA treatment, do not give folic acid
- Cat X for PREG
- abortifacient
this immunosuppressant derived from soil fungus works by inhibiting T cells - making it an effective drug for prevention of organ transplant rejection - what drug is this?
Cyclosporine / Sandimmune
blood levels increase with grapefruit
this immunosuppressant from the macrolide class of antibiotics, extracted from soil microorganisms utilizes T cell inhibition to treat SEVERE ECZEMA - while being 100x more potent than cyclosporine - what is this medication targeting calcineurin
Tacrolimus / Prograf
This DMARD, recombinant DNA drug is used to treat severe RA and other AI disease by reducing the inflammatory response by anti-TNF alpha therapy - it does NOT help with IBD. Given SQ - what is this?
Enteracept / Enbrel
other anti-TNF DMARD that DOES work for UC/Crohns
Infliximab/Remicade** d/t APOPTOSIS (IV only)
this immunosuppressant is an anti-malarial as well, it blocks the activation of TLR on plasmacytoid dendritic cells. IT’s also an anti-spirochete - what is this drug that can cause possible corneal and macular damage therefore requiring dilated eye exams annually when used?
Hydroxychloroquine / Plaquenil
this anti-mitochondrial medication reduces inflammation by suppressing phagocytosis and lysosomal enzyme activity when taken up by macrophages - what is this medication commonly given to kiddos refractory to other treatment?
gold salts / auranofin
This antidepressant works by preventing breakdown of catecholamines in the CNS. When patients are using this (generally, it’s only RX’d in refractory patients) they must be careful to avoid these foods due to the increased risk of fatal HTN
MAO Inhibitors
- AVOID TYRAMINE CONTAINING FOODS
(all the good ones, wine, cheese, chocolate.. take all of those away and be sure another SE is increased depression)
this tricyclic antidepressant causes the side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, and the anticholinergic side effects that are opposite of sludge.. What is this medication used to treat major depression and bipolar disorder - with a potential for flu-like symptoms called “discontinuation syndrome”
Amitriptyline / Elavil
- cardiotoxic, prolongs QT interval
- 10X daily dose is toxic
this tetracyclic antidepressant works by inhibiting serotonin reuptake while being a partial antagonist effectively increasing serotonin levels in the synapse - what is it?
Trazodone / Desyrel
- treats anxiety, sleep and ED
This SSRI* decreases serotonin uptake at presynaptic cleft - it’s used for major depression and OCD - What is it?
Fluoxetine / Prozac
- NSAIDs may increase risk of GI bleed
- Serotonin Syndrome (agitation, ataxia, tremor, etc)
- ok’d for use in children
Paxil is SSRI not ok for kids
This SNRI* is indicated when the depression is accompanied by peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia - with a black box warning of increased risk of suicidal thinking in 18-24 year olds with MDD and other psychiatric d/o’s
Duloxetine / Cymbalta
C/I with heavy alcohol use
This NDRI* with some nicotinic receptor antagonism is used to treat depression as well as aid in smoking cessation - what is it?
Bupropion / Wellbutrin