Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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Common side effects diuretics (3)
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- Hypokalemia
- Renal dysfunction
- gout
2
Q
Aspirin moa
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Irreversibly acetylates cyclo-oxygenase → prevent production of thromboxane A2 → inhibit platelet aggregation
3
Q
Name 3 vasodilator drugs and their moa
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- Nitrates: dilate veins and large arteries, decrease preload
- Hydralazine: dilate resistance vessels thus decrease afterload ( decrease bp)
- prazosin: alpha blocker, dilates arteries and veins
4
Q
Moa digoxin?
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Blocks na/k pump
5
Q
Name example loop diuretic
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Furosemide
6
Q
What is augmentin
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Co-amoxiclaV
7
Q
What is tazocin
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Piperacillin / tazobactam
Against Pseudomonas
8
Q
What is bactrim
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Sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim