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Class: Morphine (MS Contin)

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Opioid analgesic

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MOA: Morphine (MS Contin)

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Opioid receptor agonist

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Indication: Morphine (MS Contin)

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Pain relief

Acute MI

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Properties: Morphine (MS Contin)

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Analgesic
Anxiolytic
Vasodilator

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Side effects: Morphine (MS Contin)

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Respiratory depression
Miosis
Itching (dt histamine release)
N/V
Constipation (paralytic ileus)
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Class: Fentanyl/Duragesic

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Opioid analgesic

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Indication: Fentanyl/Duragesic

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Pain relief, anesthesia

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MOA: Fentanyl/Duragesic

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Opioid receptor agonist

80x the analgesic property of morphine

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Route: Fentanyl/Duragesic

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IV, transdermal patch, buccal lozenge/film, SL spray, lollypop

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Contraindications: Fentanyl/Duragesic

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Direct use with heating pads (inc. dose)

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Class: Codeine

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Opioid analgesic

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MOA: Codeine

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Opioid agonist, converted to morphine, much weaker analgesic than morphine

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Contraindications: Codeine

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CYP2D6 polymorphism, which causes ultra-rapid metabolism of codeine

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Side effects: Codeine

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Sedation
Constipation
Itching

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Indication: Tramadol/Ultram

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Withdrawal of heroin and morphine

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Class: Naloxone (Narcan)

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Opioid antagonist

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Indication: Naloxone (Narcan)

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Opioid overdose

Reverses coma/respiratory depression

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MOA: Naloxone (Narcan)

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Opioid antagonist (bind w/ high affinity, but do not activate response)

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Class: Aspirin / Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA)

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NSAID (COX 1/2 inhibitor)

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MOA: Aspirin / Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA)

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Irreversible inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes -> blockade of prostaglandin synthesis

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21
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Why is aspirin not indicated for post-surgery?

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Irreversibly affects platelets

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Side effects: Aspirin / Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA)

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Inc. risk of Reye’s syndrome

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Salicylism

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dizziness, tinnitus, hyperventilation, mental status changes, potential for coma/death

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Tx: Salicylism

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IV hydration, alkalinization of urine, dialysis if necessary

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Class: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

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NSAID (COX 1/2 inhibitor)

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MOA: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

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Reversible inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes

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Class: Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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NSAID (selective COX-2 inhibitor)

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Indication: Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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adenomatous polyps

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MOA: Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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Reversible, selective COX-2 inhibition

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Class: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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NSAID

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31
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is pregnancy category __.

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B

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32
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Stage 1 - Acetominophen toxicity

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12-24 hrs - N/V

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Stage 2 - Acetominophen toxicity

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24-48 hrs - mb clinically improved, but rising AST, ALT, bilirubin levels

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Stage 3 - Acetominophen toxicity

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72-96 hrs - peak hepatotoxicity, AST mb > 20,000

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Stage 4 - Acetominophen toxicity

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> 96 hrs - recovery, LV transplant or death

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Antidote - Acetominophen toxicity

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N-acetylcysteine within 8 hours of OD

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37
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What serotonin receptor elicits vasoconstriction?

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Serotonin 1 (5 HT-1)

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What serotonin receptor elicits vasodilation?

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Serotonin 2 (5 HT-2)

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Indication: Propranolol (Inderal)

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HTN, angina, AMI, panic attacks, migraines (prophylaxis), hyperthyroidism

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Contraindications: Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Do not use with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors

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Class: Topiramate (Topamax)

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Anticonvulsant

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42
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Inidication: Topiramate (Topamax)

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Epilepsy, migraines (prophylaxis), weight loss, bipolar d/o (off-label)

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MOA: Topiramate (Topamax)

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Block voltage-dependent Na channels in CNS -> affects GABA activity

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Class: Methysergide (Sansert)

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Ergot derivative (serotonin 2 antagonist)

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Indication: Methysergide (Sansert)

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Migraine (prophylaxis) and cluster HA

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MOA: Methysergide (Sansert)

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Serotonin 2 receptor antagonist

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Contraindications: Methysergide (Sansert)

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Should not be used longer than 6 months

Do not use within 24 hrs of a triptan bc of inc. risk of vasoconstrictive spasm

Category X

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48
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Prodromal phase of migraines medications (1)

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Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Prophylaxis of migraines medications (4)

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Propranolol (Inderal)
Amitryptyline (Elavil)
Methysergide (Sansert)
Topiramate (Topamax)

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Indication: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Migraine and cluster HA

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MOA: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Serotonin agonist at 5-HR 1D/1B receptors

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Side effects: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Serotonin syndrome

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Contraindications: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Use w/ caution in pts with HTN or angina

Category C

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54
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Serotonin syndrome

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agitation, tremor, ataxia, fever, chills, diarrhea

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Class: Butorphanol (Stadol)

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Opioid analgesic

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Indication: Butorphanol (Stadol)

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Migraine HA refractory to triptans

57
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MOA: Butorphanol (Stadol)

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Mixed agonist-antagonist of opioid receptors

58
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Anti-emetic for migraines medications (1)

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Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

59
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Category: Ondansetron (Zofran)

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Antiemetic

60
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MOA: Ondansetron (Zofran)

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Blockade of serotonin (5HT3) receptor sites

61
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If a patient is taking Aspirin and you add an NSAID, ___

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you reduce the cardioprotective effects of aspirin

62
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Treatment of acute gouty attack includes:

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NSAIDs
Steroids
Colchicine

63
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Prophylactic tx of gout includes:

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Colchicine
Allopurinol
Probenecid

64
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Category: Indomethacin (Indocin)

65
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Indication: Indomethacin (Indocin)

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Gout, arthritis, bursitis, migraine, hemicrania, pain, swelling

66
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MOA: Indomethacin (Indocin)

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COX-I and COX-II inhibition

67
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Category: Colchicine

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Mitotic inhibitor

68
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Indication: Colchicine

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Gout (acute and prophylaxis)

69
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MOA: Colchicine

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Inhibits microtubule polymerization via tubulin binding -> Tubulin essential for mitosis

Inhibits neutrophil motility/activity -> anti-inflammatory

70
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Side effects: Colchicine

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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, GI upset, anemia, neutropenia, hair loss

71
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Category: Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

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Purine analog

72
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Indication: Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

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Hyperuricemia, gout, prophylaxis against tumor lysis syndrome

73
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MOA: Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

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Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

74
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Category: Probenecid (Probalan)

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Uricosuric

75
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Indication: Probenecid (Probalan)

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Hyperuricemia, gout

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MOA: Probenecid (Probalan)

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Interferes w/ kidneys’ organic anion transporter (OAT), which normally retains uric acid from urine

77
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Contraindications: Probenecid (Probalan)

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Pts with G6PD deficiency (hemolytic anemia)

Pts w/ renal insufficiency (formation of uric acid stones)

Use w/ salicylates

78
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PARQ: Probenecid (Probalan)

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Drink water, stay hydrated to prevent stone formation

79
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Side effects: corticosteroids

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Inc susceptibility to infx, poor wound healing, hyperglycemia, inc. risk for osteoporosis, Cushing’s syndrome, potential adrenal suppression

80
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First-line drug for juvenile arthritis

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Methotrexate

81
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Class: Methotrexate (MTX)

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Anti-metabolite and anti-folate immunosuppressant and chemotherapeutic

82
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MOA: Methotrexate (MTX)

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Anti-metabolite, anti-folate drug

83
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For cancer patients on Methotrexate (MTX), never give ___

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folic acid

84
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Class: Azathioprine (Imuran)

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Purine anti-metabolite immunosuppressant

85
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Indication: Azathioprine (Imuran)

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Prevention of transplant rejection, IBD, SLE, RA

86
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MOA: Azathioprine (Imuran)

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Metabolic breakdown products of Azathioprine inhibit purine synthesis -> block protein synthesis

87
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Class: Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

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Immunosuppressant (derived from soil fungus)

88
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Indication: Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

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Prevent rejection of KD, LV, and heart transplants, RA, severe psoriasis

89
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MOA: Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

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T-cell inhibition -> inhibition of IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IFN-gamma

90
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Class: Tacrolimus (Prograf)

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Immunosupressant (derived from soil microorganism)

91
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Indication: Tacrolimus (Prograf)

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Protection against rejection of organ transplantation

Topical for severe eczema

92
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MOA: Tacrolimus (Prograf)

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T-cell inhibition

100x more potent than Cyclosporine

93
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Contraindications: Tacrolimus (Prograf), Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

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Use w/ grapefruit juice

94
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Which immunosuppressant can be used in the eye to stimulate tear production?

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Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) as Restasis

95
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Class: Etanercept (Enbrel)

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DMARD, recombinant-DNA drug

96
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Indication: Etanercept (Enbrel)

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Mod-sev RA, mod-sev. polyarticular juvenile arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, mod-sev. plaque psoriasis

97
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MOA: Etanercept (Enbrel)

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Reduction of inflammation via anti-TNFalpha action

98
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Class: Infliximab (Remicade)

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DMARD, recombinant-DNA drug

99
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Indication: Infliximab (Remicade)

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RA, Crohn’s, UC

100
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MOA: Infliximab (Remicade)

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prevents binding of TNF-a with its receptors by binding to free TNF-a

101
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MOA: Infliximab (Remicade) vs Etanercept (Enbrel)

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Infliximab causes apoptosis of TNFa-expressing activated T-cells

Why infliximab has been used with success in Crohn’s and UC, while Etanercept has not

102
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Which of the drugs used for RA or lupus is also used to treat malaria?

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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

103
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MOA: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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Blocks activation of TLRs on plamacytoid dendritic cells

Increases lysosomal pH

104
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Class: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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Immunosuppressant and anti-malarial

105
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Indication: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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RA, SLE, Sjogren’s, malaria

106
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Side effects: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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Corneal/macular damage, D, HA, N/V, hives, itching rash, loss of hair

Pts with G6PD deficiency: severe anemia

OD: drowsiness, HA, vision problems, SOB, convulsions

107
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Which immunosuppressant requires regular ophthalmologic exams dt the possibility of corneal and macular damage?

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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

108
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What is a last-option drug for RA?

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Gold salts - Auranofin (Ridaura)

109
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What is tachyphylaxis?

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rapid decrease in the response to a drug over a relatively short period of time

110
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Corticosteroids: Short-acting (8-12 hrs)

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Hydrocortisone

111
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Corticosteroids: Intermediate-acting (18-36 hrs)

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Prednisone

112
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Corticosteroids: Long-acting (24-72+ hrs)

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Dexamathasone

Betamethasone

113
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If hydrocortisone is considered a “1” for its anti-inflammatory effect, prednisone is a ___.

114
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If hydrocortisone is considered a “1” for its anti-inflammatory effect, dexamethasone is a ___.

115
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If hydrocortisone is considered a “1” for its anti-inflammatory effect, betamethasone is a ___.

116
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Abrupt discontinuation of a glucocorticoid can result in ___, which can be lethal.

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Acute adrenal insufficiency syndrome (Addisonian crisis)

117
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SSx: Addisonian Crisis

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Severe lethargy
Severe V/D (dehydration)
Low blood pressure
Confusion
Hyponatremia, hypoglycemia
LOC
Convulsions
118
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Class: Prednisone (Deltasone)

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Glucocorticoid (corticosteroid)

119
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MOA: Prednisone (Deltasone)

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Alters gene transcription

120
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Class: Dexamethasone (Decadron)

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Fluorinated corticosteroid

121
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Indications: Dexamethasone (Decadron)

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IV (intracranial pressure)

122
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MOA: Dexamethasone (Decadron)

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Affects gene transcription

123
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Class: Triamcinolone inhaler (Azmacort)

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Corticosteroid

124
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Indications: Triamcinolone inhaler (Azmacort)

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Asthma (not acute attack), COPD

125
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MOA: Triamcinolone inhaler (Azmacort)

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Dec. inflammation of bronchial wall

Affects gene transcription

126
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Aldosterone is reduced in __ and increased in __.

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Addison’s dz

Conn’s syndrome

127
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Class: Fludrocortisone (Florinef)

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Halogenated glucocorticoid (mineralcorticoid agonist)

128
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Indications: Fludrocortisone (Florinef)

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Mineralcorticoid replacement for pts w/ Addison’s dz and other cases of hyponatremia

129
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MOA: Fludrocortisone (Florinef)

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Na retention at renal tubular cells

130
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Contraindications: Fludrocortisone (Florinef)

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Not indicated as an anti-inflammatory agent

131
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High potency corticosteroids (2)

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Betamethasone

Dexamethasone

132
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Medium potency corticosteroids (4)

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Methylprednisolone

Triamcinolone

Prednisolone

Prednisone

133
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Low potency corticosteroids (2)

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Hydrocortisone

Cortisone

134
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Mineralcorticoid activity (2)

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Cortisone

Hydrocortisone

135
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More Corticosteroid effect than Mineralcorticoid effect (2)

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Prednisolone

Prednisone

136
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No Mineralcorticoid activity (4)

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Betamethasone

Dexamethasone

Methylprednisolone

Triamcinolone

137
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DEA - Schedule I

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No currently accepted medical use, high potential for abuse

138
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DEA - Schedule II

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High potential for abuse (less than schedule I)

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