Pharmacology Flashcards
Hydralazine (Apresoline®)
is a vasodilator used to treat hypertension.
The treatment of angular cheilitis involves the use of a combination of
antifungal and anti-inflammatory agents.
(nystatin and triamcinolone cream)
Internal bleaching for non-vital teeth options:
- carbamide peroxide
- sodium perborate
- hydrogen peroxide (not ideal, if hydrogen peroxide with heat is contraindicated can cause external root resorption)
what is methadone
it is synthetic opioid agonist can prevent withdrawal symtoms and relieveopioid cravings in those with substance use disorders.
bacteriocidal
cephalosporin, fluoroquinolones, metronidazole, penicillin, vancomycin
Tramadol (Ultram®)
is an opioid that functions as a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Potassium-sparing diuretics, such as spironolactone, are associated with
hyperkalemia.
symptoms of hypoglycemia
sweating,
pallor
dizzy
shakiness
agitation
hunger
lack of coordination
sleepiness
methemoglobinemia
It increases the rate of oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin. Methemoglobin strongly binds to oxygen, impairing the ability to release oxygen to tissues. This can result in tissue hypoxia and end-organ damage.
All LA can cause in young patients bc enzyme that converts is found less in children
Antimalarials, such as hydroxychloroquine, can also be taken by patients to
treat muscle and joint pain, skin rashes, pericarditis, pleuritis, and other symptoms such as fatigue and fever
Grave’s disease
the body makes antibodies which mimic the function of TSH
Nifedipine MOA
block L-type calcium channel blocker, it belongs to the dihydropyridine class so does not affect cardiac contractility.
Percocet
Oxycodone +APAP
Risperidone (Risperdal®)
second-generation antipsychotic agent, for the treatment of bipolar disorder, is a risk factor for developing tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD is a medication-induced movement disorder associated with dopamine receptor-blocking agents such as first and second-generation antipsychotics, antiemetic drugs, and rarely lithium.
what is associated with liver damage
tetracycline
Both clopidogrel and aspirin affect platelet quantity (T/F)
False
Platelet function
the first drug of choice for Prosthetic joint prophylaxis
Keflex 2 g
fomatidine (pepcid) is for what
for managing GERD
MOA : H2 receptor antagonist
MOA of antiviral like Acyclovir used to treat Herpes simplex virus
inhibit the viral DNA polymerase.
What antibiotics are contraindicated for patients w liver disease/cirrhosis
erythromycin (bc excreted and detoxy by liver)
Vancomycin
synthetic
fentanyl and methadone
Steroid
Dexamethasone
Name esters and amides in local anesthetics
esters: Procaine, Chloroprocaine, Tetracaine, Benzocaine
Amides: Lidocaine Mepivacaine Prilocaine Bupivacaine Articaine ** (has ester group as well)
Esters do not have “i” before the “caine”
natural opioids
morphine and codeine
type 1and type 2 dose response curve
- Type I: dose vs. efficacy of the drug
- Type II: dose vs. response of patient
HbA1c measures glycated hemoglobin in what cells
red blood cells.
where does alpha-1 and 2, beta 1 and 2
alpha 1 and 2 = smooth muscles
beta 1 = heart
beta 2 = smooth muscles and skeletal muscles
beta-lactamase resistant
augmentin, methicillin, dicloxacillin
what is associated with allergic cholestatic hepatitis
erythromycin estolate
Two types of COPD
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
contraindication of Bupropion
epilepsy
_______should be avoided in patients with asthma as they are known to cause bronchospasms and trigger asthma exacerbations.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
antiphychotic drug associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Risperidone (Risperdal®)
anti-seizure medication with mood-stabilizing properties used to treat seizures, neuropathic pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia), and bipolar disorder
Carbamazepine (Tegretol®)
What to give patient with angina/chest pain
nitroglycerin
Initial: Nitroglycerin, oxygen and aspirin
moa of Denosumab
is a monoclonal antibody that binds to RANKL and prevents this interaction, which thereby blocks osteoclast maturation and reduces bone resorption. It is typically used to treat osteoporosis.
Cells that are predominant in acute and chronic infection
Acute: Neutrophils
Chronic: Lymphocytes (e.g. T cell and B cells), monocytes
INR for hemophilia patients?
Normal INR
High cholestrol can lead to ?
weight gain, muscel weakness, fatigue and hyperglycemia. it if often referred as cushing’s syndrome
Zero-order kinetics of elimination of drug
A constant amount of drug is eliminated per unit
time (mg/hour)
– Less common
– Higher risk of drug accumulation
Protein binding is associated with the duration of action? How does pKa affect diffusion?
the lower the protein binding, the shorter the duration of action
Lower pKa increase diffusion means more rapid onset of action
Which LA is not safe to use in children
Bupivacaine
what is vasovagal reflex and what blocks it?
NE can activate baroreceptors
which stimulate vagal reflex to
reduce heart rate, leading to an
opposite response to what NE
usually does
* Atropine blocks this reflex
Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates primarily work by
inhibiting abnormal osteoclast activity.
One effect is triggering apoptosis of osteoclasts and another is inhibition of osteoclast metabolism, which interferes with its ability to bind to bone
MOA of heparin
acts on activation of antithrombin; this binds to thrombin (that converts fibrinogen to fibrin) and inactivates it and inhibit the ability to clot.
pKa
lower pKa = stronger acid
faster onset of action
pka for mepivicaine 7.6
lidocaine, prilocaine, Articaine = 7.8
bupivacaine = 8.1
beta blockers to treat what?
- to treat hypertension.
-olol
Maximum dose of acetaminophen and ibuprofen
APAP: 4 g/day
ibuprofen 3.2 g/day
Selegiline?
Selegiline is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, an enzyme that metabolizes dopamine. This medication increases the half-life of levodopa
Cyclosporine MOA
calcineurin inhibitor prescribed to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It is an immunosuppressant drug. By inhibiting calcineurin activity, the synthesis of various cytokines is prevented, leading to decreased T-cell activation and decreased immune response.
what is MOA for denosumab
RNAKL inhibitor - reduction in the number and activity of osteoclasts , thereby decreasing bone resorption and increasing bone density
When to do rescue breaths
when pulse present and breathing abnormal/impaired
1 breath every 3 sec = KID
1 breath every 5 sec = adult
what to prescribe for parkinson?
NOT DOPAMINE: it is unstable to cross the blood-brain barrier to target sites in CNS.
GIVE: levodopa, selegiline, benztropine
Which LA causes methemoglobinemia?
prilocaine
Long term exposure of nitrous
peripheral neuropathy
Why not prescribe Fluconazole in patients with congenital long QT
reported to cause QT interval prolongation which can lead to torsades de pointes in extreme situations
What’s parkinson disease?
deficiency of dopamine
interaction btw diazepam and clarithromycin
Increased sedation because of reduced metabolism of benzodiazepine
which are more potent bisphosphonates. In addition, they are administered intravenously, which is associated with higher rates of MRONJ than oral bisphosphonates.
Zoledronate (Zometa®) and pamidronate (Aredia®)
MOA of benzodiazepam
acts by binding to GAPA receptors that increase the FREQUENCY of chloride ion channel opening in CNS.
- sedating and anxiolytic effects
antifungal medication used for localized, superficial Candida infections of the oral cavity, skin, vagina, and esophagus. I
Nystatin
what is epinephrine reversal?
The vasoconstrictor effect of epinephrine is converted into a vasodilator effect in the presence of an α-blocker whereby the β2 vasodilator effect becomes the major vascular response
* Basically α-blocker cancels out epinephrine’s α activation effects and it only activates β receptors
serotonin syndrome caused by
combination of St. John’s Wort and tramadol (Ultram®)
medication for smoking cessation (given to pt w nicotine stomatitis)
varenicline (chantix)
what is drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia
is a rare presentation of anemia and has been found to be associated with penicillins like amoxicillin and cephalosporins.
- appear as cyanosis
First lne of tx of antibiotics for patients with liver disease/cirrhosis
Penicillin and its derivatives, cephalosporins, and fluoroquinolones
what can cause adrenal suppression?
Steroids taking: 20 mg for 2 weeks in the time frame of 2 years
Side effect of nitrous
nausea
Bacteriostatic antibiotics
clindamycin, tetracycline ,erythromycin, chloramphenicol, sulfamethoxazole.
Explain what happens when hemoglobin dissociation curve shift right and left
Mnemonic: “CADET, face Right”.
Causes of right shift:
Increased CO2
Increased Acid (decreased pH)
Increased 2,3-DPG (DPG is an allosteric effector found in red blood cells. Its function is to stabilize hemoglobin when it is in its low oxygen state. This causes oxygen to dissociate from hemoglobin and be released into target tissues.)
Increased Exercise
Increased Temperature
decrease hemoglobin saturation
Prilocaine, above the recommended maximum of 600 mg, puts the patient at risk of developing methemoglobinemia. what’s the treatment
Administer Oxygen, vitamin C and methylene blue
Safest in children
Lidocaine (xylocaine)
Example of anti coagulants
- warfarin
- dabigatran
Apixaban (eliquid) = Novel oral anticoagulant
How does aspirin effect as analgesic, anti-inflammatory and ant-pyretuic
Where in the brain is the temperature regulation center is for antipyretic MOA of aspirin?
Analgesic = inhibit COX 1 and 2 (PG synthesis)
* Anti-inflammatory = same
* Antipyretic = inhibit PG synthesis in temperature regulation center of hypothalamus
* Bleeding time = inhibit TXA2 synthesis thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation
MOA of carbamazepine
anticonvulsant, as well as an analgesic. It is a sodium channel blocker that binds to voltage-gated sodium channels in nerves and prevents the repetitive and sustained firing of an actional potential.
following a myocardial infarcation, after how many months emergency dental treatment can be provided under appropriate care.
6 months
HPV vaccines :
Under age 9
Under age 15
under age 9: 2 doses
Under age 15: 3 doses
What to prescribe to patients with severe fungal infection like mucormycosis
Iv Amphotericin B (Fungizone®)
MOA of fluconazole
inhibits fungal cytochrome P450, decreasing ergosterol synthesis, which results in decreased cell membrane formation
How is heparin overdose administered
Protamine sulfate
most common medical emergency in the dental chair and often occurs before, during, or after administration of local anesthetic.
Syncope
Which amide group has the longest duration for LA and which is the shortes?
Bupivacaine (Longest), Articaine (shortest)
Which LA is a vasoconstrictor?
Cocaine
Obesity can lead to cancer in what organs?
kidney and colon
which is associated with aplastic anemia.
chloramphenicol
symptoms of hypothyroidism
cold intolerance, alopecia, ad hair loss, a decreased sympathetic nervous system response.
which antibiotic category has the broadest antimicrobial spectrum
tetracyclines
cushing syndrome
too much cortisol
weight gain, fatty tissue deposits, red striae of abdomen, muscle weakness
explain metabolize of drug
lipi-soluble drug converts to water-solube drug by increasing drug polarity and increasing ts hydrosolubility: allowing decrease reabsorption of drug in kidney and thus promoting its excretion
addison’s disease
adrenal insufficiency
A loss of appetite
Fatigue
Low blood pressure
High heart rate
Sweating
Bronzing of the skin
what causes pseudomembranous colitis
Clindamycin