Pharm Fun =/ Flashcards

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Cabergoline

A

Da agonist

Helps with GH or Prolactin secreting tumors

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2
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Leuprolide

A

looks like GnRH

Good for supressing LH and FSH

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3
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Phenoxybenzamine

A

alpha blocker

Good in pheochromocytoma

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4
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Rituximab

A

A CD20 MAB

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5
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How does one treat a carcinoid tumor

A

Octreotide

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6
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What is carvedilol

A

a beta blocker

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7
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At low doses, atenolol is

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a selective B1 antag –> ↓ cAMP from Gs signal

B1 is found on heart and kidney

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8
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How does adenosine work

A

Slows conduction through AV node

helps in paroxysmal supraventircular tachy

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9
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How does digoxin work

A

ENhances vagal tone
↑ Refractory period
↓ Conduction velocity in AV node

goodin suprraventircular tachy

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10
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How does Diltiazam work

A

Class 4 Ca Channel blocker

Slows sinus rate

Prolongs AV conduction

Goodin Afib or A flutter

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11
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How does Ibutilide work

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“Till I Die” engagment w/ the 3 amigos

Class 3 K channel blocker

Prolonged QT

May cause torsades de pointes

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12
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How does metoprolol work

A

selective b1 antag

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13
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what are some class 1a cardiac drugs

A

procainamide
quinidine
disopryamide

bina na

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14
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What drug is best for PTSD

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SSRI

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15
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How do you treat panic disorder

A

SSRI

benzo work but have abuse potential

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16
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How do fibrates work

A

Inhibit cholesterol 7a- hydroxylase

↓ Bile acid, ↑ Gallstones

17
Q

This drug decreases hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and ↓ clearance of HDL

What joint side effect may be seen

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Niacin

Decreases renal uric acid excretion–> gout

18
Q

What kind of laxative is polyethylene glycol

A

osmotic laxative