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genito-urinary Flashcards

1
Q

what drug classes are used for genito-urinary (7)

A

alpha blockers
parasympathomimetics
antimuscarinics
potassium citrate
sodium citrate
vasodilators
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors

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what are drug examples of alpha-blockers (3)

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alfuzosin
doxazosin
inodramin

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3
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what are alpha-blockers used for

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urinary retention

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what is the mechanism of action of alpha-blockers

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prevent noradrenaline from tightening artery and vein muscles

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5
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what are the side effects of alpha-blockers (4)

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drowsiness
hypotension
dizziness
headache

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what are the cautions associated with alpha-blockers

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avoid with history of postural hypotension

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7
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what is a drug example of a parasympathomimetic

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bethanechol

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8
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what are parasympathomimetics used for

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urinary retention

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what is the mechanism of action of a parasympathomimetic

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increase detrusor muscle contraction

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10
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what are the side effects of a parasympathomimetic (3)

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N&V
abdominal pain
hypotension

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11
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what are drug examples of antimuscarinics (6)

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oxybutynin
tolterodine
duloxetine
flavoxate
festoterodine
solifenacin

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12
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what are antimuscarinics used for

A

urinary incontinence

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13
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what is the mechanism of action of antimuscarinics (2)

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reduce symptoms of urgency
increase bladder capacity

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what are the side effects of antimuscarinics (5)

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dry mouth
GI disturbances
taste disturbance
blurred vision
dry eyes

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15
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what is potassium citrate and sodium citrate used for

A

urological pain

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16
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what is the mechanism of action of potassium citrate and sodium citrate

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alkalise the urine

17
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what are the cautions of potassium citrate and sodium citrate

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caution with the elderly and in cardiac disease

18
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what is a drug example of a vasodialator

A

alprostadil

19
Q

what are vasodilators used for

A

erectile dysfunction

20
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what is the mechanism of action of vasodialators

A

dilate blood vessels

21
Q

what are drug examples of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (3)

A

sildenafil
tadalafil
vardenafil

22
Q

what are phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors used for

A

erectile dysfunction

23
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what is the mechanism of action of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors

A

prevent the breakdown of of cyclic GMP so blood vessels dilate longer

MUTCC pt.2 (15 decks)

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