Miscellaneous medications Flashcards

1
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Indications for modafinil

A

Narcolepsy
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Use for shift work
Occasionally as an adjunct in depression

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2
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Receptors antihistamines work on

A

H1

H2

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3
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Receptors antihistamines work on

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H1

H2

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4
Q

H1 receptor blockers

A
Cetirizine
Chlorpheniramine
Hydroxyzine
Cyclizine
Diphenhydramine
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5
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H2 receptor blockers

A

Ranitidine

Cimetidine

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6
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Main use for H1 receptor blockers

A

Allergic conditions

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7
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Main use for H2 receptor blockers

A

Excess stomach acid

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8
Q

First generation antihistamines

A
Diphenhydramine
Promethazine
Hydroxyzine
Chlorpheniramine
Cyproheptadine
Cyclizine
Ketotifen
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9
Q

Second generation antihistamines

A

Loratadine
Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
Acrivastine

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10
Q

Differences between first and second generation antihistamines

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First generation cross the blood brain barrier better
First generation are more sedating
First generation are more anticholinergic

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11
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Contraindications to first generation antihistamines

A

Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Angle-closure glaucoma
Pyloric stenosis

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12
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Recreational drug modafinil is similar to

A

Amphetamine

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13
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Difference between modafinil and amphetamine

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Modafinil does not lead to dependence

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14
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Potential use for modafinil in healthy people

A

As a smart drug to boost cognitive functioning

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15
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Common side effects of sildenafil

A

Headache
Dizziness
Nasal congestion

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16
Q

Medication licensed for hyperkinetic disorders including Huntington’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, and tardive dyskinesia

A

Tetrabenazine

17
Q

Ability of L-dopa to cross the blood brain barrier

A

Able to cross

18
Q

Ability of carbidopa to cross the blood brain barrier

A

Not able to cross

19
Q

Tetracycline antibiotic known for treatment of acne which has been shown to be effective in preventing negative symptoms of schizophrenia

A

Minocycline

20
Q

Main treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning

A

Oxygen

21
Q

Treatment for TCA overdose if taken <1 hour ago

A

Activated charcoal

22
Q

Anti-androgen which reduces testosterone to prepubescent levels, and can be used to treat hyper-sexuality

A

Cyproterone acetate

23
Q

Drug approved to treat Huntington’s disease related movement disorders

A

Tetrabenazine

24
Q

Vasodilatory substance increased by sildenafil

A

Nitric oxide

25
Q

Condition riluzole was developed for

A

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

26
Q

Neurotransmitter riluzole prevents the release of

A

Glutamate