Pharm8 Flashcards
1
Q
Nonselective alpha-blocker (Irreversible)
A
Phenoxybenzamine
2
Q
Nonselective alpha-blocker (reversible)
A
Phentolamine
3
Q
alpha1 selective blockers.
A
Prazosin
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Tamsulosin
-osin endings
4
Q
alpha2 selective blocker.
A
Mirtazapine
5
Q
Used for:
- Pheochromocytoma
A
Phenoxybenzamine
*use before removing tumor, since high released catecholamines will not be able to overcome blockage
6
Q
Used for:
- Patient taking MAO inhibitors who eat Tyrosine-containing foods
A
Phentolamine
7
Q
Used for:
- Hypertension
- Urinary retention in BPH
A
Prazosin
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Tamsulosin
8
Q
Used for:
- Depression
A
Mirtazapine
9
Q
Phenoxybenzamine toxicity.
A
Orthostatic hypotension
Reflex tachycardia
10
Q
alpha1 selective blocker toxicity.
A
1st dose
Hypotension
Dizziness
Headache
11
Q
Mirtazapine toxicity.
A
Sedation
INcreased serum Cholesterol
INcreased appetite
