Pharmacology Flashcards

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Tx for preseptal cellulitis

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Oral antibiotics: augmentin 875 mg po BID
For 7-10 days

*augmentin = amoxicillin-clavulanate

If allergic to penicillin can use Cleocin (clindamycin)

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Upneeq

Generic name?
MOA?
Tx?

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Generic name: oxymetazoline
MOA: works on alpha-1 receptors to activate muller’s (which elevates eyelid 2-3mm)
Tx: ptosis

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What is the primary mechanism of action of pilocarpine?

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Pilocarpine pulls on the ciliary muscle, which opens the trabecular meshwork (TM)

This action facilitates corneoscleral outflow, accounting for 80% of the conventional route.

*direct cholinergic agonist, increases outflow via corneoscleral route

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What condition can pilocarpine help treat after angle closure?

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It can help make the iris tight again by inducing miosis

This is relevant for conditions like acute angle-closure glaucoma.

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What are some adverse effects of pilocarpine?

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Headaches, brow aches, myopic shift

Myopic shift can cause accommodation issues.

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What is the effect of a 0.1% pilocarpine solution on the pupil?

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It causes pupil constriction

This is a direct result of cholinergic stimulation.

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What is the role of neostigmine in relation to acetylcholine?

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It inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE)

This action increases the availability of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.

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Name two medications used to treat myasthenia gravis.

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Neostigmine, Pyridostigmine

Both inhibit AChE to enhance neuromuscular transmission.

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What is the distinguishing feature of echothiophate?

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It is an irreversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase

This characteristic leads to prolonged effects.

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What condition could beta blockers exacerbate in the context of cholinergic agonists?

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Myasthenia gravis

Beta blockers can worsen symptoms by reducing cholinergic activity.

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What is a common side effect of cholinergic agonists related to vision?

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Diplopia

This can occur due to the effects on ciliary muscle function.

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Fill in the blank: Pilocarpine is used to induce _______ in the treatment of glaucoma.

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miosis

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True or False: Donepezil is used to treat Alzheimer’s dementia.

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True

Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor that helps improve cognitive function.

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What does the ciliary muscle do when stimulated by pilocarpine?

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It contracts, leading to an opening of the trabecular meshwork

This mechanism is crucial for reducing intraocular pressure.

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What is the effect of pilocarpine on the sphincter muscle?

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It stimulates the sphincter muscle

This results in pupil constriction and is important in treating certain types of glaucoma.

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MOA: inhibit acetylcholinesterase

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Neosytgmine
Pyridostigmine
Edrophonium
Echothiophate

17
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Topical ophthalmic indications of fluoroquinolones

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  • CL related corneal ulcers
  • corneal abrasions
  • bacterial conjunctivitis
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Adverse effects of oral trimethoprim

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Aplastic anemia
* bone marrow suppression leads to aplastic anemia
Leukopenia
Granulocytopenia

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Metformin
Class?
MOA?
Tx?

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Biguanide
* decrease blood glucose by inhibiting gluconeogenesis in liver and by promoting glucose reuptake by liver and muscles
Tx: diabetes

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What drug based factors allow for better ability of medication to pass through plasma membranes?

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  1. Smaller molecular structure
  2. Lipid-soluble
  3. Non-ionized
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Name two examples of sedating antihistamines

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), chlorpheniramine (ChlorTrimeton®)

Other examples include promethazine (Phenergan®) and hydroxyzine (Atarax®)

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Name four examples of non-sedating antihistamines

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Fexofenadine (Allegra®), loratadine (Claritin®), desloratadine (Clarinex®), cetirizine (Zyrtec®)

Non-sedating antihistamines are designed to minimize drowsiness.

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True or False: Non-sedating antihistamines cannot cause drowsiness at all.

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False

While considered non-sedating, drowsiness is still possible with these medications.

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What is a key reason why non-sedating antihistamines are less likely to cause drowsiness?

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They don’t cross the blood-brain barrier as much as older antihistamines

This reduced penetration into the central nervous system is why they are less sedating.

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What is the sedative effect of Fexofenadine at high doses?
No sedative effect ## Footnote Studies have shown that Fexofenadine maintains no sedative effects even at high doses.
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At what doses can loratadine and desloratadine have a low sedative effect?
Higher doses ## Footnote At recommended doses, loratadine and desloratadine have no sedative effect.
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Fill in the blank: Cetirizine can have a _______ sedative effect at recommended doses.
low ## Footnote At higher doses, cetirizine can have a moderate sedative effect.
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Fill in the blank: The sedative effect of cetirizine at higher doses is considered _______.
moderate ## Footnote This indicates that cetirizine can cause more drowsiness compared to other non-sedating antihistamines at increased dosages.
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What do Class I agents affect?
Sodium channels ## Footnote Class I agents ultimately serve to either lengthen or shorten the duration of the action potential and help to prevent ventricular arrhythmias.
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What is the primary function of Class II agents?
Decrease sympathetic activity of the heart ## Footnote Class II agents block beta adrenergic receptors and aid in preventing recurrence of myocardial infarction.
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How do Class III agents prevent arrhythmias?
By blocking potassium channels ## Footnote Class III agents prolong repolarization.
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What do Class IV agents block?
Calcium channels ## Footnote Class IV agents decrease conduction through the AV node.
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True or False: Class I agents help in preventing ventricular arrhythmias.
True
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Fill in the blank: Class II agents aid in preventing recurrence of _______.
myocardial infarction
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What is the effect of Class III agents on repolarization?
They prolong it
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What is the impact of Class IV agents on the AV node?
Decreases conduction
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Mannitol
* Intravenous osmotic agent * decrease IOP in acute glaucoma * osmotic diuretic affect proximal convoluted tubule, descending loop of Henle, collecting ducts nephron * administer hospital only
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