Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
alpha-amanitin
- found in where?
- what does it do
- SE if ingested on accident
A
- found in Amanita phalloides (death cap mushroom)
- Inhibits RNA pol II
- Causes severe hepatotoxicity if ingested
2
Q
Rifampin
A
inhibits RNA pol in prokaryotes
3
Q
Actinomycin D
A
inhibits RNA pol in pro and euk
4
Q
drugs that decrease HF mortality
A
ACEI, ARBs, BB (except in acute decompensated), and spironolactone
5
Q
drugs used for symptomatic relief of HF
A
loop and thiazide diuretics
6
Q
drugs that both decrease HF mortality and can be used for symptomatic relief of HF
A
hydralazine with nitrate therapy
7
Q
Treatment for hepatic encephalopathy
A
Lactulose and rifaximin
