Pharm Flashcards

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Blocks ACh-H+ antiporter (STORAGE of ACh) into vesicles

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Vesamicol

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Prevents UPTAKE of CHOLINE for ACh synthesis

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Hemicholinium-3

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Degrades synaptobrevin (snap-25), thus preventing the vesicle fusion with presynaptic membrane/inhibiting RELEASE of ACh

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Botulinum Toxin

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Botulinum Toxin tx:

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Dystonias, torticollis, achalasia, strabismus, blepharospasm, pain syndromes, wrinkles, hyperhidrosis

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Agent used for diagnosis of MG, eaton-lambert, muscle weakness

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Edrophonium

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Agents used for urinary or G.I. motility, glaucoma, or NMJ diseases (I.e. MG)

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Neostigmine, pyridostigmine, ambenonium

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It’s nonpolar/lipophilic structure makes this agent the DOC for tx of CNS anticholinergic toxicity

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Physostigmine

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These inhibitors of ACh degradation are used to tx Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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Tacrine, donepezil, rivastigmine (“pseudo irreversible”), galantamine

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8
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Agent used for diagnosis of asthma

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Methacholine

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9
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Muscarinic receptor agonist for tx of glaucoma

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Carbachol

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10
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Muscarinic receptor agonist as urinary tract motility agent

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Bethanechol

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Muscarinic receptor agonists used for Xerostomia in Sjögren’s syndrome

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Cevimeline, pilocarpine

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Nicotinic receptor agonist used for DEPOLARIZING nm blockade and intubation

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Succinylcholine

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Muscarinic receptor antagonist used for anticholinesterase overdose, acute bradycardia, mushroom poisoning antidote, mydriasis/opth exam,excessive salivation/mucus during surgery

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Atropine

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14
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Muscarinic receptor antagonist for N&V and MOTION SICKNESS

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Scopolamine

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15
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Muscarinic receptor antagonists used for PUD

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Pirenzepine, methscopolamine, glycopyrrolate

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Muscarinic receptor antagonist used to surgically/vagally induce bradycardia

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Glycopyrrolate

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17
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Muscarinic receptor antagonists for COPD and asthma

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Ipratropium and tiotropium

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Muscarinic receptor antagonists used for hyperreflexic/overactive bladder and urge incontinence

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Oxybutynin, propantheline, terodiline, tolterodine, fesoterodine, darifenacin, solifenacin, trospium

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19
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Nicotinic receptor antagonists for NONDEPOLARIZING nm blockade and intubation: long acting? Intermediate acting? Short acting?

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Pancuronium, tubocurarine. Vecuronium, rocuronium. Mivacurium

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20
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These Nicotinic receptor antagonists tx HTN in pts with acute aortic dissection

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Trimethaphan, mecamylamine

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21
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Tx of Pheochromocytoma-assoc. HTN by inhibiting tyrosine hydroxylase, thus inhibiting catecholamine synthesis

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Alpha-Methyltyrosine

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22
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This agent inhibits catecholamine storage in vesicles by inhibiting VMAT. Used for HTN, common SE is psychotic depression.

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Reserpine

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23
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These agents inhibit catecholamine storage by concentrating in vesicles and displacing NE. Used to tx HTN.

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Guanethidine, guanadrel

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24
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Amphetamine and methylphenidate displace catecholamines from storage vesicles, inhibit MAO, and block catecholamine reuptake by NET and DAT. What are their clinical applications?

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ADHD, narcolepsy (amphetamine only)

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25
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Inhibitor of catecholamine storage, for tx of allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion

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Pseudoephedrine

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Agent for local anesthesia and Dx of Horners syndrome pupil. Causes marked vasoconstriction and is cardiotoxic

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Cocaine

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Clinical applications of amitryptiline and imipramine?

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OCD, depression, nocturnal enuresis (imipramine)

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These MAO inhibitors block catecholamine degradation, tx Depression, and have common SE of tyramine toxicity

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Phenelzine, iproniazid, tranylcypromine, clorgyline, selegiline, brofaromine, befloxatone, moclobemide

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29
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Alpha1 adrenergic antagonists increase what?

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Peripheral vascular resistance, BP

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30
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Alpha1 agonist to tx hypotension and shock

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Methoxamine

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31
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Phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, and tetrahydrozoline are alpha1 agonists that tx??

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Ophthalmic hyperemia, nasal congestion, and hypotension(phenylephrine only)

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32
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Alpha2 adrenergic agonists inhibit what?

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Inhibit sympathetic outflow from CNS, which decreases BP

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33
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DOC for tx of HTN during pregnancy

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Methyldopa

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34
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Alpha2 agonist that txs opioid withdrawal and CA pain?

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Clonidine

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35
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Alpha2 agonist that’s used for sedation of surgical/ICU pts

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Dexmedetomidine

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36
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Common SE’s of methyldopa

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Hepatotoxicity and hemolytic anemia

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37
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Alpha2 agonists that tx HTN

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Clonidine, methyldopa, dexmedetomidine, guanabenz, guanfacine

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38
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These Beta-adrenergic agonists are BRONCHODILATORS used to tx COPD/asthma

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Isoproterenol, dobutamine, metaproterenol, terbutaline, albuterol, salmeterol

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39
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Alpha ANTAGONISTS cause

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Vasodilation, decreased BP and peripheral resistance

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40
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Alpha antagonists that tx Pheochromocytoma-assoc. HTN and sweating

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Phenoxybenzamine, phentolamine

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41
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Alpha antagonists that tx HTN & BPH. SE is first dose orthostatic hypotension and reflex tachycardia.

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Prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin

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42
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Alpha1A selective antagonist to tx BPH

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Tamsulosin

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43
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Alpha2 selective antagonist to tx organic/psychogenic impotence

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Yohimbine

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44
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Beta-adrenergic antagonists (BETA BLOCKERS) tx

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HTN, angina, heart failure

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45
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Beta blocker with SE of sedation and decreased libido

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Propranolol

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46
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Beta blocker to tx glaucoma

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Timolol

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47
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Beta blocker that requires LFTs bc SE is hepatotoxicity

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Labetalol

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48
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Beta blocker that is preferred in hypertensive pts who have bradycardia or decreased cardiac reserve

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Pindolol

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49
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Beta blocker to tx thyroid storm

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Esmolol

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50
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Nitrate txment of diffuse esophageal spasm

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Isosorbide dinitrate

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51
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Nitrate for angina prophylaxis and chronic IHD. Not susceptible to first pass metabolism in liver. Less rebound angina SE.

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Isosorbide 5-mononitrate

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52
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IV tx of unstable angina or acute heart failure

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nitroglycerin

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53
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Avoid co-administration with phosphodiesterase V inhibitors (sildenafil, etc)

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Nitrates

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54
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Nitrate for hypertensive emergencies, severe cardiac failure, and ergot alkaloid toxicity. SE’s are cyanide toxicity, methemoglobinemia, increase ICP, etc.

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Sodium nitroprusside

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55
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Tx for neonatal respiratory failure, perinatal hypoxia, and pulmonary hypertension

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Inhaled NO gas

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56
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Phosphodiesterase type V inhibitors cause an increase in what?

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cGMP

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57
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PDE5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction

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Sildenafil (also tx pulmonary HTN), vardenafil, tadalafil (longer elimination half life)

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58
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CCB that tx exertional angina,unstable angina,coronary spasm, hypertension,hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Reynauds phenomenon, pre-eclampsia

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Nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine, clevidipine

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59
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CCB that can cause a brisk fall in BP, triggering sever reflex tachycardia

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Nifedipine

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60
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CCB administered IV for hypertensive urgency/emergency

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Clevidipine

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61
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CCBs for tx of prinzmetal angina, chronic stable angina, HTN, atrial fibrillation or flutter, PSVT

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Diltiazem, Verapamil

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62
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K+ channel openers for tx of severe/refractory HTN

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Minoxidil, pinacidil, nicorandil, cromakalim

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63
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K+ channel opener for male pattern alopecia

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Minoxidil

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64
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Endothelin receptor antagonists for sever pulmonary HTN. Must monitor LFTs. Pregnancy is contraindication.

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Bosentan, ambrisentan

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65
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ET receptor with greater selectivity for ETa

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Ambrisentan

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66
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Arteriolar vasodilator to tx severe HTN/heart failure. SE’s are agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, lupus like syndrome

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Hydralazine

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67
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ACE inhibitors

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Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril

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68
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ACE inhibitor SE’s??

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Cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia

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69
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ACE Inhibitor administered as active drug and processed to active metabolite

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Captopril

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70
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ACE inhibitor that’s an ester prodrug converted to active metabolite in plasma

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Enalapril

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71
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ACE inhibitor administered as active drug and excreted unchanged

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Lisinopril

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72
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AT1 receptor antagonists for tx of HTN, diabetic nephropathy, heart failure, MI, stroke

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Losartan, valsartan

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73
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NA channel inhibitor for tx of status epilepticus, seizures related to eclampsia, arrhythmias

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Phenytoin

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74
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NA channel inhibitor for tx of bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamezine

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75
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NA channel inhibitor for tx of bipolar disorder, atypical absence seizures

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Lamotrigine

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76
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Adjunct therapy for focal seizures

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Lacosamide

77
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CCI’s that inhibit the low threshold T-type calcium channels

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Ethosuximide, valproic acid

78
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CCI’s at inhibit high voltage activated calcium channels

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Gabapentin, pregabalin

79
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Absence seizure agents

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Ethosuximide, valproic acid

80
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Valproic acid clinical applications and common SE’s ?

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Tonic-clonic, absence, atypical absence, and focal seizures. Hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, hyperammonemia.

81
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Gabapentin clinical applications. Common SE?

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Focal seizures, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

82
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Pregabalin clinical applications. Common SE?

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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, postherpetic neuralgia. Angioedema.

83
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Benzodiazepines for focal and tonic-clonic seizures??? Benzo for absence seizure??

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Diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam. Clonazepam (“don’t clone me in my absence”).

84
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BenzodiaZEPAMs also tx?

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Status epilepticus, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

85
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Phenobarbital (barbiturate) clinical applications

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Focal and tonic-clonic seizures, insomnia, preop sedation

86
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This agent inhibits GABA metabolism and txs focal epilepsy and infantile spasms

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Vigabatrin

87
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Glutamate receptor inhibitor for refractory epilepsy. Common SE is aplastic anemia and hepatic failure

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Felbamate

88
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This glutamate receptor inhibitor inhibits the glycine binding site of NMDA receptor

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Felbamate

89
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This glutamate receptor inhibitor prolongs sodium channel inactivation. Txs focal seizures and drop attacks assoc with Lennox-Gestaut syndrome. Also a modest P450 inducer.

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Rufinamide

90
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This adjunct to focal and tonic-clonic seizures enhances GABA activity by blocking GABA reuptake into presynaptic neurons. SE’s are unexplained sudden death and GI irritation.

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Tiagabine

91
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This anti epileptic adjunct inhibits burst firing without affecting normal neuronal excitability

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Levetiracetam

92
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Cyclooxygenase inhibitors prevent platelet aggregation by blocking ?

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Thromboxane A2 generation

93
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This agent inhibits COX1 and COX2 non selectively to Tx arthritis, fever, pain, and for prophylaxis against TIA, MI, or thromboembolism.

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Aspirin

94
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Aspirin common SE’s

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GI bleeding, Tinnitus

95
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors inhibit degradation of ?

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Inhibit degradation of platelet cAMP and thereby decrease platelet aggregability

96
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This PDI may paradoxically induce angina by causing coronary steal

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Dipyridamole

97
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ADP receptor pathway inhibitors inhibit platelet ?

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Inhibit platelet activation

98
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For pts intolerant of Aspirin, this ADPr inhibitor can prevent thrombotic strokes

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Ticlopidine

99
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This ADPr inhibitor txs acute coronary syndromes and prevents atherosclerotic events. Requires a loading dose to achieve immediate anti platelet effect. SE is atrial fibrillation

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Clopidogrel

100
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This ADPr inhibitor has more efficient platelet inhibition, but increased risk of bleeding

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Prasugrel

101
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These GPIIb-IIIa antagonists prevent binding of platelet to fibrinogen. Inhibiting platelet aggregation and decreases cross-linking.

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Eptifibatide, Abciximab, tirofiban

102
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Chimeric mouse-human monoclonal antibody

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Abciximab

103
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Warfarin inhibits hepatic epoxide reductase that catalyzes the regeneration of Vit. K, which is required for synthesis of coag factors ???? and anticoagulant proteins ??

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Factors 2, 7, 9, 10. Proteins C and S

104
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This anticoagulant is contraindicated in pregnant woman and requires monitoring with PT/ INR.

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Warfarin

105
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This agent combines with antithrombin III and inhibits secondary hemostasis via nonselective inactivation of activated factors II (thrombin), IX, X, XI, XII

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Unfractionated heparin

106
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This agent combines with antithrombin III and inhibits secondary hemostasis via selective inactivation of factor Xa

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LMW heparins

107
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LMW Heparins

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Enoxaparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin

108
Q

With this unfractionated heparin, discourage concomitant use of ?

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dong quai, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, motherwort, and red clover

109
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This anticoagulant is a selective factor Xa inhibitor

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Fondaparinux

110
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Recombinant polypeptides based on the medicinal leech protein hirudin?

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Lepirudin, desirudin, bivalirudin

111
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Direct thrombin inhibitor for tx of heparin induced thrombocytopenia

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Lepirudin

112
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Direct thrombin inhibitor for prophylaxis of DVT

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Desirudin

113
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Direct thrombin inhibitor for anticoagulation in pts receiving coronary angiography/angioplasty

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Bivalirudin

114
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Recombinant activated protein C inactivated factors?

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Va and VIIIa

115
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r-APC clinical application? r-APC prolongs activated ?

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Sepsis with organ dysfunction. PTT

116
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Prior administration of this thrombolytic agent/bacterial protein is a contraindication to use due to the risk of anaphylaxis. Indicated for ST elevation MI

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Streptokinase

117
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This recombinant t-PA binds to newly formed thrombi, causing fibrinolysis

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Alteplase

118
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This recombinant t-PA is administered as a single weight bolus

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Tenecteplase

119
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This recombinant t-PA is administered as a double bolus

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Reteplase

120
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Heparin overdose agent

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Protamine

121
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This serine-protease reduces perioperative bleeding during CABG surgery

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Aprotinin

122
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These losing analogues tx disorders involving the fibrinolytic system and hemorrhage from increased fibrinolysis(antidote to streptokinase and t-PAs)

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Aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid

123
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Class I antiarrythmics block?

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Na channels

124
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Class IA antiarrythmics

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Quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide

125
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Quinidine SE’s

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Prolongs QT interval, torsades de pointes

126
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Procainamide SE

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Lupus like syndrome

127
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Class IB antiarrythmics

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Lidocaine, mexiletine, phenytoin

128
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Class IC antiarrythmics

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Encainide, flecainide, moricizine, propafenone

129
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Class II antiarrythmics block?

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They are beta blockers

130
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Class III antiarrythmics block?

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K channels

131
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Class III antiarrythmics

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Ibutilide, dofetilide, sotalol, bretylium, amiodarone, dronedarone

132
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Must monitor QT interval during administration of this class III antiarrythmic.

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Ibutilide

133
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This mixed class II & III antiarrhythmic is used frequently in pts who cannot tolerate SE’s of amiodarone

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Sotalol

134
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This is both a class III antiarrhythmic and anti hypertensive agent. SE is marked orthostatic hypotension

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Bretylium

135
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Mixed class I, II, III, IV antiarrhythmic agent with many SE’s (pulmonary toxicity, thyroid dysfunction, hepatic failure, blue-gray skin pigmentation, etc)

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Amiodarone

136
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Class IV antiarrhythmics block

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Ca channels (agents are verapamil and diltiazem)

137
Q

This antiarrhythmic agent converts a PSVT into a normal sinus rhythm by inhibiting the SA nodal, atrial, and AV nodal conduction

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Adenosine

138
Q

Tx for chronic angina pectoris

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Ranolazine

139
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These cardiac glycosides tx systolic heart failure and atrial fib/flutter/tachycardia

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Digoxin, digitoxin

140
Q

This agent txs digitalis and digoxin toxicities

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Digoxin Immune Fab

141
Q

Beta-adrenergic agonists increase ?

A

CO & BP

142
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Beta agonists for cardiogenic shock

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Dopamine, dobutamine

143
Q

Dopamine at low doses causes ? At high doses?

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Low doses cause vasodilation, high doses cause vasoconstriction

144
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Beta agonist for tx of bronchospasm, hypersensitivity/anaphylactic shock, cardiac resuscitation, open angle glaucoma, nasal congestion

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Epinephrine

145
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This beta agonist is used for BP support in acute hypotensive states (shock)

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Norepinephrine

146
Q

PDE inhibitor for asthma/COPD

A

Theophylline

147
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This beta agonist is given IV to tx heart block/shock, atropine-resistant bradycardia, and emergency tx of arrhythmias

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Isoproterenol

148
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These PDE inhibitors are used as short term tx of severely falling circulation in pts refractory to conventional tx

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Inamrinone, milrinone, vesnarinone

149
Q

GnRH agonists to Dx hypogonadism and stimulate ovulation(pulsatile form)

A

Gonadorelin

150
Q

These GnRH agonists tx breast CA, prostate CA, endometriosis, precocious puberty, and acute intermittent porphyria

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Goserelin, histrelin, leuprolide, nafarelin

151
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GnRH agonists with SE’s of DVT.

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Goserelin and Leuprolide (also pituitary apoplexy)

152
Q

These GnRH antagonists are used for inhibition of premature LH surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation

A

Ganirelix, cetrorelix

153
Q

GnRHr antagonist with SE’s of ectopic pregnancy, thrombotic disorder, and spontaneous abortion

A

Ganirelix

154
Q

GnRHr antagonist with SE of anaphylaxis

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Cetrorelix

155
Q

These agents inhibit 5alpha reductase conversion of testosterone to DHT to tx BPH

A

Dutasteride, finasteride (androgenic alopecia too)

156
Q

Competitive inhibitors of aromatase to decrease estrogen levels, tx ER+ breast CA

A

Anastrozole and letrozole

157
Q

Irreversible/covalent inhibitors of aromatase to decrease estrogen levels, tx ER+ breast CA

A

Exemestane and formestane

158
Q

This SERM is an ER antagonist in breast and partial agonist in endometrium. Breast CA tx that’s Administered for no more than 5 years to minimize risk of iatrogenic endometrial CA.

A

Tamoxifen

159
Q

This SERM txs female infertility due to an ovulatory disorder

A

Clomiphene

160
Q

This SERM txs osteoporosis and decreases breast CA incidence. Contraindicated during pregnancy

A

Raloxifene

161
Q

This SERM txs vulvovaginal atrophy and vaginal dryness

A

Ospemifene

162
Q

This ER antagonist is used for the tx of ER+ metastatic breast CA in postmenop. women with disease progression following anti-estrogen therapy

A

Fulvestrant

163
Q

This androgen receptor antagonist txs metastatic prostate CA and BPH. SE is hepatotoxicity

A

Flutamide

164
Q

This androgen receptor antagonist txs hirsutism, acne vulgaris, HTN, primary aldosteronism, edema, hypokalemia. Common SE’s are gynecomastia, hyperkalemia, and impotence.

A

Spironolactone

165
Q

Progesterone receptor antagonist for abortion

A

Mifepristone (RU-486)

166
Q

Investigational agent for tx of endometriosis and uterine fibroids

A

Asoprisnil

167
Q

Emergency/morning-after contraception agent

A

Levonorgestrel

168
Q

Estrogens of estrogen-progestin contraceptives

A

Ethinyl estradiol, mestranol

169
Q

Progestin only contraceptive that’s a silastic implant effective for 3 years

A

Etonogestrel

170
Q

This progestin only contraceptive is injectable/given parenterally every 3 months

A

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

171
Q

Other progestin only contraceptives

A

Norgestrel, norethindrone

172
Q

Androgens used for hypogonadism. SE’s are BPH and prostate CA

A

Testosterone enanthate, testosterone cypionate

173
Q

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for tx of DM type 2. Should monitor serum aminotransferase levels during therapy

A

Acarbose, miglitol, voglibose

174
Q

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor SE’s

A

Ab pain, diarrhea, flatulence, elevated plasma TGs and serum aminotransferase

175
Q

Prandial bolus insulins administered subQ 30 minutes before meal

A

Insulin lispro, insulin aspart, insulin glulisine

176
Q

Intermediate acting insulin administered twice per day. Contains protamine to prolong absorption.

A

NPH insulin

177
Q

Long acting insulins injected once per day

A

Insulin glargine, insulin detemir

178
Q

Insulin secretagogues (sulfonylureas and meglitinides) inhibit the pancreatic beta cell ? channel at the ? subunit, stimulating insulin release

A

K/ATP channel. SUR1 subunit

179
Q

First generation sulfonylureas

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Acetohexamide, chlorpropamide, tolazamide, tolbutamide

180
Q

Second generation sulfonylureas (*all begin with G)

A

Glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, gliclazide, gliquidone

181
Q

Meglitinides. Also contraindicated for type 1 DM

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Nateglinide, repaglinide

182
Q

This insulin sensitizer also lowers serum lipids and decreases weight. Used in type 2 DM and PCOS.

A

Metformin

183
Q

This amylin analogue slows gastric emptying, reduces post prandial glucagon/glucose release, and promotes satiety. Txs type 1 & 2 DM.

A

Pramlintide

184
Q

GLP-1 analogues for type 2 DM

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Exenatide, liraglutide

185
Q

These DPP-4 inhibitors prolong GLP-1 activity and tx type 2 DM

A

Sitagliptin, saxagliptin

186
Q

These thiazolidinediones (TZDs) bind and stimulate PPARgamma, increasing insulin sensitivity. (**TZDs don’t increase insulin levels so do not induce hypoglycemia)

A

Pioglitazone, rosiglitazone

187
Q

Agent for tx of hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinism and malignant HTN (off label). Binds to SUR1 and stabilizes open state of K/ATP channels, beta cells remain hyper polarized and decrease insulin secretion.

A

Diazoxide

188
Q

This somatostatin analogue inhibits GH release. Txs acromegaly, flushing/diarrhea from carcinoid syndrome, carcinoid crisis, TSH producing adenomas, diarrhea from VIP-secreting rumors

A

Octreotide

189
Q

This agent txs hypoglycemia and as an intestinal relaxant before radiography of GI tract

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Glucagon