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1
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5 HT1 partial agonist used for generalized anxiety disorder

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Buspirone

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long acting inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase used for treatment of ethylene glycol and methanol overdose

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fomepizole

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3
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treatment of acute overdose of ethylene glycol and methanol

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Fomepizole or

High alcohol levels (IV) then hemodialysis

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4
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drugs causing disulfiram-like effects

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metronidazole
cefoperazone
cefotetan
griseofulvin
chlorpropamide (1st gen SUR)
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5
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antiseizure medication that decreases the excitatory effect of glutamic acid by blocking AMPA receptors

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Topiramate

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antiseizure medication that decreases the excitatory effect of glutamic acid by blocking NMDA receptors

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Felbamate

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7
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dopamine agonists

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bromocriptine

cabergoline

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8
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Methimazole used in pregnancy can cause

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aplasia cutis

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9
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Indications of somatostatin (octreotide) (5)

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Acromegaly
Carcinoid
Glucagonoma
Gastrinoma
Esophageal varices
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10
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antiseizure drug that can cause dilutional hyponatremia (increased ADH)

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Carbamazepine

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11
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DOC for trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine

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12
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antiseizure that is considered safest during pregnancy

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phenobarbital

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13
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antiseizure used for neuropathic pain (postherpetic neuralgia)

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Gabapentin

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14
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inhaled anesthetic assoc with malignant hyperthermia

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Halothane

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15
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benzodiazepine used as IV anesthetic with anterograde amnesia

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Midazolam

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16
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NMDA receptor antagonist used as a dissociative anesthetic

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ketamine

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17
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motilin receptor agonist used to stimulate intestinal peristalsis

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erythromycin

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18
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opiate of choice for biliary colic

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meperidine

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19
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opioid antagonist used for the reversal of respiratory depression

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naloxone

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20
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use of this monoclonal antibody can lead to reactivation of latent TB

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Infliximab

antibody to TNF a

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21
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antibacterial + anti inflam drug activated by colonic bacteria used in IBD

can lead to reversible oligospermia

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Sulfasalazine

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22
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5-HT3 antagonist used to prevent vomiting in chemotherapy

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Ondansetron

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23
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contraindications for metoclopramide use

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small bowel obstruction

Parkinson disease

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24
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MOA of metoclopramide

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D2 receptor antagonist that increases resting tone, contractility and motility

(used for diabetic and postop gastroparesis and as antiemetic)

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25
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prevents mast cell degranulation

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Cromolyn sodium

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26
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MOA of warfarin

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inhibits the enzyme vit K epoxide reductase needed for maturation of F2,7,9,10, protein C and S

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27
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Treatment of PNH

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Eculizumab

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28
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Treatment of sickle cell anemia

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Hydroxyurea (to increase HbF)

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29
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Effect of corticosteroids on WBC count

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increased Neutrophils

decreased Lymphocytes and Eosinophils

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30
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teratogenic effect of lithium

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Ebstein’s anomaly

malformed tricuspid valve

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31
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side effects of lithium toxicity

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Na+ like: tremors, seizures, flu like

Endo: hypothyroidism, nephrogenic DI

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32
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MOA of lithium

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decreases PIP2 and CAMP

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33
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limiting side effect of levodopa

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dyskinesias

on-off effects

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34
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selective MAO-B inhibitor used in the treatment of Parkinson

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Selegiline

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35
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Livedo reticularis is seen as a side effect of which drug

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Amantadine

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36
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most likely cause of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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haloperidol

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37
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treatment of NMS

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Dopamine receptor agonists

Dantrolene

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38
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atypical antipsychotic that blocks D2C and 5HT2 receptors

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Clozapine

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39
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antipsychotic drug needing weekly blood test to monitor for agranulocytosis

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Clozapine

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40
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atypical antipsychotic
partial agonist of D2
blocks 5HT2

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Aripiprazole

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41
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monoclonal antibody used for osteoporosis that decreases RANK/RANK-L interaction to decrease osteoclastic activity and increase bone density

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Denosumab

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42
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treatment of hairy cell leukemia

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cladribine

pentostatin

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43
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treatment of toxicity with thrombolytics

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aminocaproic acid

tranexamic acid

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44
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PDE3 inhibitors that inhibit platelet aggregation by increasing cAMP levels; vasodilators

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cilostazol

dipyridamole

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45
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GpIIb/IIIa inhibitors

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abciximab
tirofiban
eptifibatide

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46
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antimetabolites with increased toxicity when given with allopurinol

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azathioprine
6-mercaptopurine

(bec they are metabolized by xanthine oxidase)

47
Q

Pyrimidine analogs

A

5-FU
Cytarabine
Methotrexate (FA analog)

48
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Purine analogs

A

Azathioprine
6-MP
Cladribine

49
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toxicity of Trastuzumab (Herceptin)

A

cardiotoxicity

50
Q

clinical use of Imatinib

A

CML (bcr-abl)

GIST (c-kit)

51
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EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for non-small cell lung CA

52
Q

recombinant uricase used in the prevention and tx of tumor lysis syndrome

A

rasburicase

53
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MOA of OCPs in treating hirsutism

A
  • prevents LH surge decreasing ovarian androgen production

- increases SHBG synthesis decreasing free testosterone levels in the blood

54
Q

diuretic that is also a testosterone receptor antagonist used for hirsutism

A

spironolactone

55
Q

Drugs causing gynecomastia

A

“Sayang AKala CoH DeDDe”

Spironolactone
Alcohol
Ketoconazole
Cimetidine
Heroin
Digoxin
Dopamine antagonist
Dope / Marijuana
56
Q

nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgen at the testosterone receptor used for prostate CA

57
Q

BRAF kinase inhibitor used for metastatic melanoma

A

Vemurafenib

58
Q

tx of paroxysmal SVT

A
  • vagal stimulation

- adenosine

59
Q

clinical use of aspirin

A 
low dose (<300mg) - dec plt aggre
intermediate dose (300-2400) - antipyretic, analgesic
high dose (2400-4000) - anti inflam
60
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toxicity of cox-2 inhibitors

A

increased risk of thrombosis

sulfa allergy

61
Q

substance abuse leading to constricted pupils

A 
HEROin
Narcotics:
-fentanyl
-morphine
-hydrocodone
62
Q

formula for Km in Michaelis - Menten kinetics

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Km = [S] at 1/2 vmax

63
Q

tx of Lou - Gehrig disease (ALS)

A

Ri-lu-zole

64
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tx of atypical depression

65
Q

uses of carbamazepine

A

anticonvulsant
mood stabilizer
trigeminal neuralgia

66
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used to treat PAH by competitively antagonizing endothelin-1 receptors

67
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general tx of anxiety disorders

68
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tx for delirium tremens

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benzodiazepines

69
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tx of opioid overdose

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naloxone

naltrexone

70
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tx of opioid withdrawal

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methadone

buprenorphine

71
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tx of benzodiazepine overdose

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flumazenil

72
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general tx of anxiety disorders

73
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tx for delirium tremens

A

benzodiazepines

74
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tx of opioid overdose

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naloxone

naltrexone

75
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tx of opioid withdrawal

A

methadone

buprenorphine

76
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tx of benzodiazepine overdose

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flumazenil

77
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general tx of anxiety disorders

78
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tx for delirium tremens

A

benzodiazepines

79
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tx of opioid overdose

A

naloxone

naltrexone

80
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tx of opioid withdrawal

A

methadone

buprenorphine

81
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tx of benzodiazepine overdose

A

flumazenil

82
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tx of cocaine intoxication

A

benzodiazepines

83
Q

drugs with disulfiram-like reactions

A 
metronidazole
some cephalosporins
1st gen SUR
griseofulvin
procarbazine
84
Q

MOA of CNS stimulants

A

increase catecholamines at synaptic cleft (esp dopamine and norepi)

85
Q

Tx of extrapyramidal symptoms

A

benztropine (anticholinergic)

diphenhydramine (antihistamine)

86
Q

adverse effect of clozapine

A

agranulocytosis
weight gain
seizure

87
Q

MOA of buspirone

A

stimulates 5-HT1A receptors

88
Q

TCA used for OCD

A

clomipramine

89
Q

adverse effects of TCA

A

“3 Cs”

Cardiotoxicity
Coma
Convulsions

90
Q

tx for CV toxicity of TCA

91
Q

tx for serotonin syndrome

A

cyproheptadine

5-HT2 antagonist

92
Q

most common a/e of SNRIs

A

elevated BP

93
Q

drugs that can prolong QT

A

“Some Risky Meds Can Prolong QT”

Sotalol
Risperidone
Macrolides
Chloroquine
Protease inhibitors
Quinidine
Thiazides
94
Q

partial B-agonists contraindicated in angina

A

pindolol

acebutolol

95
Q

adverse effects of amiodarone

A

pulmonary fibrosis
hepatotoxicity
hypo/hyperthyroidism

96
Q

beta blockers that decrease mortality in CHF

A

metoprolol
carvedilol
bisoprolol

97
Q

formula for half-life

A

0.693 x Volume of distrib

divided by clearance

98
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formula for loading dose

A

steady state conc x Vd

divided by bioavailability

99
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formula for maintenance dose

A

steady state conc x clearance x dosing interval

divided by bioavailability

100
Q

drug of choice for absence seizures

A

Ethosuximide

101
Q

treatment of CaOx stones

A

hydrochlorothiazide

Ca-sparing diuretic

102
Q

immunosuppresive agent that blocks lymphocyte proliferation by preventing IL2 signal transduction

A

Sirolimus

Rapamycin

103
Q

contraindications to the use of Mannitol

A

anuria

CHF

104
Q

A/E of loop diuretics

A

OH DANG

ototoxicity
hypoK, hypoCa
dehydration
allergy
nephritis (interstitial)
gout
105
Q

tx of cyanide poisoning

A

nitrites + thiosulfate

106
Q

toxicity of acyclovir

A

obstructive needle-shaped crystalline nephropathy

107
Q

drug that can be used for SIADH but can lead to nephrogenic DI

108
Q

used for immediate anticoag for PE

109
Q

used for chronic anticoag

long term prophy of VTE

110
Q

beta blockers with partial agonists

A

Pindolol

Acebutolol

111
Q

Sulfa drugs

A

Popular FACTS

Probenecid
Furosemide
Acetazolamide
Celecoxib
Thiazides
Sulfonamides
112
Q

most common and persistent opioid side effect

A

constipation

113
Q

microorganisms susceptible to metronidazole

A

GET GAP on the metro

Giardia
Entamoeba
Trichomonas
Gardnerella
Anaerobes below diaphragm
Pylori
114
Q

drugs that act on microtubules

A

Microtubules Get Constructed Very Poorly

Mebendazole
Griseofulvin
Colchicine
Vincristine/blastine
Paclitaxel

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