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1
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Measures the affinity of an enzyme for its substrate ( dec Km = inc affinity)

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Km

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Maximal velocity of an enzymatic reaction (proportional to enzyme concentration)

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Vmax

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Does not change Vmax (Lineweaver-Burke lines cross each other “competitively”)

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Competitive inhibition

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Decreases Vmax (Lineweaver-Burke lines do not cross each other)

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Noncompetitive inhibition

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Drug in body / plasma drug concentration (low Vd (4-8L: in blood)’ medium Vd (in extracellular space)’ High Vd (> body weight: in tissues))

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Volume of Distribution (Vd)

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Rate of elimination of drug / plasma drug concentration (OR Vd x Kc’ where Kc is the elimination constant)

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Clearance (CL)

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T1/2 = (0.7 x Vd) / CL

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Half life (t1/2)

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1:50%’ 2:75%’ 3:87.5%’ 4:93.75%

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Concentration of a substance after X half lives (1’2’3’4)

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”= Cp x (Vd / F); (Cp: target plasma conc., F: bioavailability, 1 if by IV)

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Loading dose

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”= Cp x (CL / F); (Cp: target plasma conc., F: bioavailability, 1 if by IV; a renal patient would have decreased clearance, so they would need a decreased maintenance dose)

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Maintenance dose

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PEA (phenytoin, ethanol, aspirin)

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Common drugs that follow zero-order elimination

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Will get trapped in a basic environment, treat with bicarbonate

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Treating a weak acid overdose

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Will get trapped in an acidic environment, treat with ammonium chloride

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Treating a weak base overdose

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(Cytochrome P450) 1. reduction, 2. oxidation, 3. hydrolysis (drugs became slightly polarized, may still be active)

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Reactions involved in phase I drug metabolism

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(Conjugation) 1. acetylation, 2. glucuronidation, 3. sulfonation (drugs become very polarized, are inactivated)

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Reactions involved in phase II drug metabolism

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16
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Competitive antagonist shifts curve right, requires bigger dose of drug for effect (inc EC50); noncompetitive antagonist shortens curve, cannot reach same level of effect (dec efficacy)

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Effect of competitive antagonists on efficacy curves versus noncompetitive antagonists

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17
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Partial agonists will have a lower maximal efficacy than full agonists (however potency is independent, they may still be more potent or less potent than a full agonist)

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Effect of partial agonists versus full agnoists on efficacy curves

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18
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TILE: TI = LD50 / ED50 (median toxic dose / median effective dose; Safer drugs have HIGHER TI values)

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Therapeutic index (TI)

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19
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Receptor location: NMJ; Function: skeletal muscle contraction; Mechanism: ion channel (Na influx)

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Nm receptors

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20
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Receptor location: Ganglia; Function: stimulates sympathetics and parasympathetics; Mechanism: ion channel (Na influx);

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Nn receptors

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21
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Receptor location: Nerve endings; Function: Gastric acid secretion; Mechanism: Gq protein;

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M1 receptors

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22
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Receptor location: Heart; Function: Inhibitory, reduces heart rate; Mechanism: Gi protein;

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M2 receptors

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23
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Receptor location: Smooth muscle, endothelium, glands; Function: bronchoconstriction, pupil constriction, accommodation, increases secretions; Mechanism: Gq proteins;

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M3 receptors

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24
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Receptor location: Arterioles, glands; Function: vasoconstriction, pupillary dilation; Mechanism: Gq protein;

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a1

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Receptor location: presynaptic nerve endings; Function: inhibitory, feedback inhibition of NT release; Mechanism: Gi protein;

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a2

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Receptor location: heart, kidney; Function: heart stimulation, renin release; Mechanism: Gs protein;

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b1

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27
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Receptor location: lungs, skeletal muscle; Function: Vasodilation, bronchiole dilation, ciliary process (makes aqueous humour); Mechanism: Gs protein;

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b2

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28
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Receptor location: Fat; Function: excitatory; Mechanism: Gs protein;

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b3

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29
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Function: vasodilation; Mechanism: Gs protein;

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D1

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30
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Function: Causes NT release in brain; Mechanism: Gi protein;

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D2

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31
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Function: stimulates mucuous production, bronchiole constriction, pain, itching; Mechanism: Gq protein;

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H1

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32
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Function: gastric acid secretion; Mechanism: Gs protein;

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H2

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33
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Function: vasoconstriction; Mechanism: Gq protein;

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V1

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Function: inc H20 permeability, reabsorption in collecting tubules in kidney; Mechanism: Gs protein;

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V2

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35
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Sick of sex (SIQ, SQS) D1,D2, H1, H2, V1, V2

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Mnemonic for g protein receptors used for D, H, and V receptors

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36
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Gq protein activates PLC, IP3 + DAG, inc Ca++ (IP3) and activate PKC (DAG)

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Function of Gq protein receptors

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37
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Gi protein activates K+ channels, inhibition of adenylate cyclase, reduction of cAMP

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Function of Gi protein receptors

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38
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Gs protein activates adenylate cyclase, increases cAMP

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Function of Gs protein receptors

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39
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DUMBBELSS (Diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchospasm, bradycardia, excitation (of skeletal muscle), lacrimation, sweating, salivation); treatment: atropine (reverses symptoms) + pralidoxime (regenerates cholinesterase)

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Symptoms of cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning

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40
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Hot as a hare (inc temp), Dry as a bone (dec secretions), Red as a beet (flushed skin), Blind as a bat (cycloplegia), Mad as a hatter

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Symptoms of muscarinic antagonist overdose

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41
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Bethanechol, carbachol, pilocarpine, methacholine

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Direct cholinergic agonist drugs

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42
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Bethanechol

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Direct cholinergic agonist; activates bowel and bladder post operation

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43
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Carbachol

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Direct cholinergic agonist; used in glaucoma (causes pupillary contraction and reduces ICP)

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44
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Pilocarpine (PILE on the sweat and tears)

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Direct cholinergic agonist; potent stimulator of sweat and tears

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45
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Methacholine

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Direct cholinergic agonist; challenge test for asthma diagnosis

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46
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(-stigmine, Ed PHYSted the MAiLman and it ECHOed) Neostigmine, pyridostigmine, physostigmine, edrophonium, echothiophate, malathion

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Indirect cholinergic agonist drugs (anticholinesterases)

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47
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Neostigmine (NEO CNS)

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Indirect cholinergic agonist; used in post operative reversal of NMJ block; does NOT penetrate the CNS

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48
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Pyridostigmine

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Indirect cholinergic agonist; used for myasthenia gravis (due to it’s long action); does NOT penetrate the CNS

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49
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Physostigmine (PHYS is for EYES)

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Indirect cholinergic agonist; Used for glaucoma and atropine overdose (does cross CNS)

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50
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Edrophonium

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Indirect cholinergic agonist; Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis (extremely short action)

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51
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Echothiophate

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Indirect cholinergic agonist; used for glaucoma

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52
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Atropine, homatropine, tropicamide, benztropine, scopolamine, ipratropium, methscopolamine, oxybutynin, glycopyrrolate, pirenzepine, propantheline

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Muscarinic antagonist drugs

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53
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Atropine (or homatropine, tropicamide)

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Muscarinic antagonist drug(s); produces mydriasis and cycloplegia (eye)

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54
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Benztropine (PARK my BENZ)

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Muscarinic antagonist drug; treatment for parkinson’s (CNS)

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55
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Scopolamine

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Muscarinic antagonist drug; treatment of motion sickness (CNS)

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56
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Ipratropium

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Muscarinic antagonist drug; treats asthma and COPD (respiratory)

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57
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Methscopolamine (or oxybutynin, glycopyrrolate)

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Muscarinic antagonist drug(s); Reduces bladder urgency in cystitis and bladder spasms (GI)

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Pirenzepine (or propantheline)

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Muscarinic antagonist drug(s); treatment of peptic ulcers (GI)

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59
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Atropine

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Muscarinic antagonist drug; Used to block DUMBBELSS; Toxicity: hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter

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60
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Hexamethonium

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Nicotinic antagonist; ganglion blocker, used in experimental models to prevent vaga reflex responses to BP changes

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61
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B1

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Low doses of epinephrine are selective for what receptor?

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62
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Epinephrine

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Drug used for anaphylaxis, open angle glaucoma, asthma and hypotension. Binds a1, a2, B1 and B2 receptors.

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63
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Norepinephrine

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Drug used for hypotension. Binds a1, a2 > B1

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64
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Isoproterenol

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Drug that binds B1 = B2. Used rarely for AV block

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65
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Dopamine

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Drug used for shock (by increased renal perfusion), and heart failure. Binds D1 = D2 > B > a.

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66
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Dobutamine

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Drug used for shock, heart failure, and cardiac stress test. Bind B1 > B2.

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67
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Dopamine is inotropic and chronotropic, Dobutamine is inotropic but not chronotropic.

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What is the difference in inotropy and chronotropy between dopamine and dobutamine.

68
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Phenylephrine.

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Drug used for pupillary dilation, vasoconstriction, and nasal decongestion. Binds a1 > a2.

69
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Albuterol

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Drugs used for acute asthma. Binds B2>B1/

70
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Terbutaline

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Drug used to reduce premature uterine contractions. Binds B2 > B1.

71
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Ritodrine

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Drug used to reduce premature uterine contractions. Binds B2 only.

72
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Amphetamine

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Drug used to treat narcolepsy, obesity, ADD. Releases stored catecholamines.

73
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Ephedrine

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Drug used for nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence, and hypotension. Releases stored catecholamines.

74
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Cocaine

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Drug that causes vasoconstriction and local anesthesia. Inhibits reuptake of NE.

75
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Clonidine, a-methyldopa

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Drug used to treat hypertension (esp in renal disease because it prevents decrease in blood flow to kidney. Centrally acting a2 agonist.

76
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Increased systolic and diastolic pressure, reflex bradycardia (all because a>B)

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Effect of NE on systolic and diastolic BP, and heart rate.

77
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Increased systolic (B1), decreased diastolic (B2) (wide PP, no change in mean BP), increased heart rate (B1)

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Effect of epinephrine systolic, diastolic BP and heart rate

78
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Decrease BP (sys and diastolic, B2), BIG increase in HR (B1) (isoproterenol = B > a)

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Effect of isoproterenol on BP and heart rate

79
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MAST (metaproterenol, albuterol, salmeterol, terbutaline)

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Mnemonic for selective B2 agonists

80
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Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible), Phentolamine (reversible, both nonselective alpha blockers)

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Drugs (2) used in pheochromocytoma before tumor is removed. SE: orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia

81
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(a1 antagonists) Prazosin, Terazosin, doxazosin

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Alpha antagonist used for hypertension and urinary retention in BPH. SE: first dose orthostatic hypotension

82
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(a2 selective) Mirtazapine

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Alpha antagonist used for depression. SE: sedation, inc serum cholesterol, inc appetite.

83
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Dec CO, dec renin secretion (B1)

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How do beta blockers effect hypertension

84
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Dec mortality after MI

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How are B blockers used in MI

85
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Propanolol, esmolol

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What B blockers are used in supraventricular tachycardia

86
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Dec. AV conduction velocity (SVT)

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What type of arrhythmia are B blockers used for

87
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Dec secretion of aqueous humor (timolol)

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How are B blockers used in glaucoma.

88
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Impotence, exacerbates asthma, don’t use with diabetics

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What are the side effects of B blockers

89
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Propanolol, timolol, nadolol, pindolol, labetalol

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What are the nonselective B blockers

90
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A BEAM of B1 blockers (acebutolol, betaxolol, esmolol, atenolol, metoprolol)

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What are the selective B1 blockers (mnemonic)

91
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Carvedilol, labetalol

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Nonselective alpha and beta antagonists

92
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N-acetylcysteine

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Treatment for overdose of acetaminophen

93
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NaHCO3 (alkalinize urine), dialysis

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Treatment for overdose of Salicylates

94
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NH4Cl (acidify urine)

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Treatment for overdose of amphetamines

95
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Atropine, pralidoxime

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Treatment for overdose of anticholinesterases, organophosphates

96
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Physostigmine saligylate

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Treatment for overdose of antimuscainic and anticholinergic agents

97
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Glucagon

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Treatment for overdose of B blockers

98
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K+, lidocaine, digibind, Mg2+

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Treatment for overdose of digitalis

99
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Deferoxamine

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Treatment for overdose of iron

100
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CaEDTA, dimercaprol, succimer (kids), penicilamine

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Treatment for overdose of lead

101
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Dimercapol, succimer

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Treatment for overdose of arsenic, mercury, gold

102
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Penicillamine

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Treatment for overdose of copper, arsenic, gold

103
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Nitrite, hydroxycobalamin, thiosulfate

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Treatment for overdose of cyanide

104
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Methylene blue

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Treatment for overdose of methemoglobin

105
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100% O2, hyperbaric O2

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Treatment for overdose of CO

106
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Ehtanol, dialysis, fomezipol

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Treatment for overdose of methanol or ethylene glycol (antifreeze)

107
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Naloxone, naltrexone

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Treatment for overdose of opiods

108
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Flumazenil

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Treatment for overdose of benzodiazapines

109
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NaHCO3 (serum alkanization)

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Treatment for overdose of TCAs

110
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Protamine

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Treatment for overdose of heparin

111
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Vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma

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Treatment for overdose of warfarin

112
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Aminocaproic acid

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Treatment for overdose of tPA, streptokinase

113
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Lead poisining

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Sx: lines on gingivae and long bone epiphyses, encephalopathy and erythrocyte basophilic stippling, abdominal colic, sideroblastic anemia, wrist and foot drop

114
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Iron poisining

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Acute poisining = gastric bleeding, chronic poisining = metaboic acidosis, GI obstruction (scarring). MOA = peroxidation of lipids

115
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Tricyclics

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What drugs give an atropine like side effect to the cardiovascular system?

116
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Cocaine, sumatripan

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What drugs (2) cause coronary vasospasm as a side effect?

117
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Niacin, Ca channel blockers, adenosine, vancomycin

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What drugs (4) cause cutaneous flushing as a side effect

118
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Doxorubicin, daunorubicin

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What drugs (2) cause dilated cardiomyopathy as a side effect

119
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Class III antiarrythmics (sotalol), Class IA (quinidine) antiarrhythmics, cisapride

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What drugs (3) cause torsades de pointes as a side effect

120
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Clozapine, carbamazapine, colchicine, propylthiouracil, methimazole

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What drugs (5) can cause agranulocytosis as a side effect

121
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Chloramphenicol, benzene, NSAIDs, propylthiouracil, methimazole

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What drugs (5) can cause Aplastic anemia as a side effect

122
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Methyldopa

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What drug can give a direct positive coomb’s hemolytic anemia?

123
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Chloramphenicol

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What drug can cause grey baby syndrome as a side effect

124
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INH, sulfonamides, primaquin, aspirin, ibuprofen, nitrofurantoin (hemolysis IS PAIN)

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What drugs (6 - mnemonic) can cause hemolysis in G6PD patients.

125
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OCPs (estrogen and progestins)

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What drug class can cause thrombotic compications as a side effect?

126
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ACE inhibitors (NOT ARBs)

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What drug causes a dry cough as a side effect?

127
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Bleomycin, busulfan, amiodarone

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What drugs (3) can cause pulmonary fibrosis as a side effect?

128
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Macrolides

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What drug can cause acute cholestatic hepatitis as a side effect?

129
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Halothane, valproic acid, acetominophen, Amanita phalloides

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What drus (4) can cause focal to massive hepatic necrosis as a side effect?

130
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INH

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What drug can cause hepatitis as a side effect?

131
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Clindamycin, ampicillin

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What drugs (2) can cause psuedomembranous colitis as a side effect?

132
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Glucocorticoid withdrawal

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What drug can cause adrenocortical insufficiency as a side effect

133
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Spironolactone, digitalis, cimetidine, chronic alcohol use, estrogens, ketoconazole (Some Drugs Create Awesome Knockers)

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What drugs (6) can cause gynecomastia as a side effect? (mnemonic)

134
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Tamoxifen, clomiphene

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What drugs (2) can cause hot flashes as a side effect?

135
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Phenytoin

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What drug causes gingival hyperplasia as a side effect?

136
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Furosemide, thiazides

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What drugs (2) can cause gout as a side effect

137
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Corticosteroids, heparin

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What drugs (2) can cause osteoporosis as a side effect?

138
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Sulfonamides, Amiodarone, Tetracycline (SAT for a PHOTO)

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What drugs (3) can cause photosensitivity as a side effect (mnemonic)?

139
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Hydralazine, INH, procainamide, phenytoin (it’s not HIPP to have lupus)

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What drugs (4) can cause an SLE-like syndrome as a side effect?

140
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Fluoroquinalones

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What drug causes tendonitis, tendon rupture and cartilage damage as a side effect in kids?

141
Q

Expired tetracycline

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What drug causes Fanconi’s syndrome as a side effect

142
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Methicillin, NSAIDs

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What drugs (2) cause interstitial nephritis as a side effect?

143
Q

Cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide

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What drugs (2) cause hemorrhagic cystitis as a side effect?

144
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Quinidine, quinine

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What drugs (2) cause cinchonism as a side effect?

145
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Lithium, demeclocycline

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What drugs (2) cause diabetes insipidus as a side effect

146
Q

Bupropion, imipenem/cilastin

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What drugs (2) cause seizures as a side effect?

147
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Antipsychotics (typical)

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What drugs cause tardive dyskinesia?

148
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Metronidazole, cephalosporins (some), procarbazine, 1st generation sulfonylureas

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What drugs (4) cause a disulfiram-like reaction as a side effect

149
Q

Polymixins

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What drug causes nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity as side effects?

150
Q

Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, cisplatin

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What drugs (3) cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity as a side effect?

151
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Queen barb takes Phen-phen and Refuses Greasy Card Shakes (quinidine, barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampin, griseofulvin, carbamazapine, st. john’s wart)

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Mnemonic for p450 inducers

152
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Inhibitors Stop Cyber-Kids from Eating Grapefruit (INH, sulfonamides, cimetidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, grapefruit juice)

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Mnemonic for p450 inhibitors

153
Q

Coadminister with mesna

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Method to prevent hymorrhagic cystitis caused by cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide

154
Q

Oxalic acid

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What is ethylene glycol converted to in the body

155
Q

Acidosis, nephrotoxicity

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What does oxalic acid (metabolic product of ethylene glycol) cause?

156
Q

Formaldehyde and formic acid

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What metabolic products (2) is methanol converted to in the body

157
Q

Severe acidosis, and retinal damage

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What are the effects of formaldehyde and formic acid (metabolic products of methanol) in the body?

158
Q

Acetaldehyde

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What is ethanol broken down by in the body?

159
Q

Alcohol dehydrogenase

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What enzyme breaks down ethylene glycol, methanol, and ethanol?

160
Q

Fomepizole

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Inhibitor of alcohol DH

161
Q

Sulfa drugs (celcoxib, furosemide, thiazides, TMP-SMX, sulfonyureas, sulfasalazine

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What drugs do you not give people with sulfa allergies

162
Q

Ephedra

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Herbal agent that can cause arrythmias, stroke, and seizures at high doses

163
Q

Feverfew (migraines) and ginko (claudication)

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Herbal agents that have antiplatelet actions

164
Q

Kava (chronic anxiety)

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Herbal agent that can cause phototoxicity and dermatotoxicity

165
Q

Saw palmetto (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

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Herbal agent that can cause hypertension

166
Q

St. John’s wort (depression)

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Herbal agent that can cause serotonin syndrome w/ ssris, and induces p-450

167
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Dehydroepiandosterone (SLE or AIDs)

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Herbal agent that causes androgenization in premenopausal women, and estrogen effects in postmenopausal women and feminization in young men

Pharmacology (6 decks)

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