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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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general mechanism of NSAID

A

cyclooxgenase inhibitors; decrease prostaglandin formation

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2
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common side effects of NSAIDs

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GI irritation/bleeding
renal
CVD (in COX2)

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3
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what medication is being described “antipyretic alline derivative”?

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paracetamol

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4
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is paracetamol anti-inflammatory

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no

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5
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main side effect of paracetamol

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liver

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are opioids more effective in chronic pain or nociceptive pain?

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nociceptive pain

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7
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side effects of opioids

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N+V
constipation
dizzy/vertigo
somnolence
dry skin
pruritus
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give some examples of TCAs

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amitriptyline

imipramine

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9
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give some examples of uses of TCAs

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neuropathic pain
tension HA
CRPS

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10
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general mechanism of TCAs

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inhibit NA/ serotonin 5-HT uptake

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main side effects of TCAs

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constipation, dry mouth, somnolence, HR, insomnia, >appetite

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are anticonvulsants used for nociceptive or neuropathic pain?

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neuropathic pain

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13
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what channel does gabapentin act at

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voltage dependent Ca channel

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14
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give examples of anticonvulsants used for neuropathic pain

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carbamazepine
gabapentin
pregablin

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side effects of anticonvulsants used for neuropathic pain

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sedation, dizzy, ataxia, peripheral edema, N

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16
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anticonvulsants used for neuropathic pain can cause weight gain or loss?

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gain

17
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anticonvulsants used for neuropathic pain can cause peripheral or pulmonary edema?

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peripheral edema

18
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are SSRIs or SNRIs more effective for managing neuropathic chronic pain

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SNRIs

19
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do SSRIs or SNRIs increase or decrease descending inhibition

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increase descending inhibition

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