Pharmacology Renal, GU, Endocrine Flashcards

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Lutropin: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) LH deficienty women; used with follitropin alpha
2) LH Agonist
3) Ovarian hyperstimulation; multiple pregnancies

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Amiloride: MOA?

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Block ENaC channel in CCT

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Inhibits steroid synthesis vis p450C17?

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Ketoconazole

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Urofollitropin: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicity

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1) Hypogonadotropic infertility in men; controlled ovarian hypestimulation in women
2) Mimics FSH
3) Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome; multiple pregnancies

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Thryoid drug that may cause dry mouth; ulcerations of mucous membranes; metallic taste and induce fetal goiter

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Iodide

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Non pregnancy related side effect of Oxytocin?

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Can activate vasopressin–>volume overload–>cardiac failure and seizures

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Metformin- MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Activate AMPK. Dec. gluconeogensis; inc. glycolysis; inc. peripheral glucose uptake 2) GI; LACTIC ACIDOSIS; dec. vit B12

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Acarbose: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) alpha glucosidase inhibitor 2) Inhibits intestinal brush border alpha glucosidases (reduces intestinal glucose absorption) 3) GI Disturbances!

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Carboprost: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Postpartum hemorrhage 2) Prostoglandin analog–>myometrial contraction–>hemostasis 3) DIARRHEA; pulm. edema; Transient BRONCHOconstriction

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Aminophylline: Use? MOA?

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1) Bronchodilator: CO and Inc. renal blood flow 2) Phosphodiesterace inhibitor–>inc. cAMP

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PTU vs MMI

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MMI is a teratogen; PTU is hepatotoxic

Agranulocytosis is a very rare finding in these drugs

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5
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Treatment for hyperaldosteronism when surgery isn’t warranted?

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Sprinolactone

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Anastrazole: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Postmenopausal ER+ breast cancer 2) Reversible Aromatase comp inhibitor 3) Dyspnea; peripheral edema; bone weakness (fractures)

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Furosemide: Use? MOA? Toxicity?

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1) Diuretic (K wasting) 2) Blocks NKCC2 3) Metabolic alkalosis; OTOTOXIC; gout; hyperURICEMIA; hypomagnesemia

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Which patients are resistant to loop diuretics?

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Cirrhotic patients

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Cabergoline: MOA? Toxicity?

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1) D2 agonist to block prolactin secretion
2) Cardiac vavulopathy

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Amylin analog: MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Inhibit glucagon and slows gastric emptying 2) Hypoglycemia, nausea, diarrhea

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Sprintec: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Contraception; dec. bloos loss; dec. risk of ovarian cysts 2) Estrogen and progesteron analog 3) VTE; gallbladder; CARDIOvascular; n/v/d

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Pasireotide: Use? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Suppressed pituitary secretion of ACTH (Cushings) 2) Somatostatin Receptor agonist 3) N/V/D; hearing issues

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1) Major use for anionic inhibitors and 2) MOA 3) Names of anionic inhibitors

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1) Amiodarone induced hyperthryoid
2) Block iodide uptake; compete with NIS
3) Percholate; thyocyonate

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Acetazolamide: Use? MOA? Toxicity? Pitfalls of this drug? Contraindications?

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1) Diuretic; glaucoma (dec aqueous humor); acute mountain sickness (stabilizing deoxyhemoglobin); 2) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor 3) Hyperchloremic Metabolic acidosis (obviously); numbness and tingling; Kidney stones; SULFA drugs 4) NaCl is absorbed at other areas 5) Hepatic cirrhosis

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Pegvisomant: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicity

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1) Acromegaly
2) Blocks GH receptors
3) Well tolerated

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Choriogonadotropin alpha: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in females; hypogonadotropic intertility in males
2) LH receptor agonist
3) Ovarian hyperstimulation and multiple pregnancies

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12
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Non diabetes use for insulin?

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Life-threatening hyperkalemia

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Exenatide and Liraglutide

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GLP-1 Agonist

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Toxicities of K sparing diuretics (Triameterene; sprinolactone; amiloride)

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1) Metabolic Acidosis 2) Hyperkalemia 3) Gynecomastia

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Pramlintide: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Amylin analog (prAMYLINtide) 2) Inhibits glucagon and slows gastric emptying

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Methergine: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Management of uterine bleeding 2) Ergot Alkoid; partial agonist/antagonist on serotonergic, dopaminergic and alpha-adrenergic receptors 3) DON’T GIVE TO HTN PT.; PULM htn; systemic htn; respiratory depression; HALLUCINATIONS

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Mecasermin: 1) MOA 2) Use? 3) Toxicities?

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1) Recombinant form of IGF-1
2) in lieu of GH
3) hypoglycemia

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This drug does not block conversion of t4 to t3 periphreally

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Methamizole (MMI)

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Glimepiride: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Sulfonylureas- second generation 2) Close K+ channel–>depolarization of beta cells–>influx of Ca2+–>release of insulin 3) Hypoglycemia and weight gain

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Ketoconazole/Metyrapon: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) Cushings
2) cyp17, 11, 3bhsd (metyrapone selectively inhibits 11)
3) Keto= hepatotoxicity

Metryrapone= salt and water retention; hirsutism

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Mineralocorticoid replacement in primary adrenal insufficiency? and side effects?

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Fludrocortisone

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Sprinolactone: MOA? Uses? Toxicities?

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1) Aldosterone antagonist; weak androgen antagonist 2) Aldosteronism of any cuase 3) Gynecomastia; hyperkalemia

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Raloxifene: Indication (2)? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Osteoporosis and invasive breast cancer 2) ER agonist for bone; Antagonist for breast 3) Hot flashes; VTE; teratogenic (you have breast cancer? RALOX, (relax) it’ll be fine)

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Glyburide: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Sulfonylureas- second generation 2) Close K+ channel–>depolarization–>Ca2+ influx–>release of insulin 3) Hypoglycemia and weight gain

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Extrapyrmaidal side effects; used to treat pheo 1) drug 2) MOA

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1) Metyrosine
2) blocks tyrosine kinase

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Miglitol: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Alpha glucosidase inhibitor 2) Inhibits intestinal brush border alpha glucosidase (reduces intestinal glucose absorption) 3) GI disturbances

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Octreotide 1) Use? 2) MOA 3) Toxicity

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1) Acromegaly
2) Somatostatin AGOnist
3) Gallstones; conduction disturbances

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Incretins: 1) what the hell are they? 2) name 2

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DPP inhibitors (DPP breaks down GLP-1)

Saxagliptin and Sitagliptin

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Lispro

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Rapid acting Insulin analog

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Digitalis: Use? MOA

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1) Important in Na recovery; used to increase cardiac output and renal plasma flow 2) Inhibits renal Na/K ATPase

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Mifepristone: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Abortion 2) Progesterone antagonist–>endometrial degeneration, cervical softening and dilatation–>trophoblast detachment 3) Vaginal bleeding and infection; leg and back pain; vaginal discharge burning itching etc.. uterine cramping

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Pitocin: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Labor induction 2) Binds oxytocin rec. in myometrium–>inc. ca2+–>contractions 3) Uterine hypertonicity; placental abruptia; tetany; arryhthmia

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Thyroid replacement; T4? Half life?

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Levothryoxine– once a day; best option

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Mifepristone: Use (other than abortion)? MOA? Toxicity?

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1) Cushings 2) Inhibits Glucocorticoid receptors (in addition to progesterone receptors) 3) Menstrual abnormalities

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Terbutaline: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Preterm labor 2) B2 agonist–>relaxation of smooth muscle 3) Anxiety sx; inc. HR; PULM EDEMA!!; POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS CARDIOTOXICITY

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Metronidazole: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Trich; bact. infect of vag; C diff 2) Antiprotozoal; bactericidal; forms free radical toxic metabolites in bacterial cell 3) Alcohol intolerance (similar to disulfiram); use with caution in PTS WITH CNS disease; metallic taste; neutropenia

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2 alpha glucosidase inhibitors?

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1) Miglitol 2) Acarbose

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Sulfonylureas: MOA? Toxicities? Drugs that cause decreased effectiveness?

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1) Close K+ channel in Beta cell membrane leading to cell depolarization triggering insulin release via Ca2+ influx 2) Hypoglycemia; weight gain 3) Rifampin and barbiturates

39
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Antihypertensive that may ameliorate exopthalmos?

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Guanethidine

40
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Cabergoline: MOA? Use? Toxicities?

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1) Dopamine receptor agonist 2) Pituitary adenoma (prolactinoma) 3) Cardiac; restless leg syndrome when treating Parkinsons

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Glipizide: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Sulfonylureas- second generation 2) Close K+ channel–> beta cell depolarization–>Ca2+ influx–> insulin release 3) Hypoglycemia and weight gain

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Pioglitazone: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Glitazones 2) Binds PPAR-gamma. Inc. insulin sensitivity peripherally 3) Hepatotoxicity and CHF!! weight gain and edema

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Amiloride: MOA? uses? Toxities?

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1) Blocks ENaC in CCT 2) Reduces Li reduced polyuria; hypokalemia from other diuretics 3) Hyperkalemic metabolic acidosis

43
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Glulisine

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Rapid acting insulin analog

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1) MOA of Insulin 2) Effects on Liver 3) Effects on muscle 4) Effects on Fat

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1) Binds insulin receptor (tyrosine kinase activity 2) Inc glucose stored as glyogen 3) Inc glycogen and protein synthesis, K+ uptake 4) Aids TG storage

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Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor: MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Inhibits intestinal brush border alpha glucosidases (i.e. reduces intestinal glucose absorption) 2) GI disturbances (obviously!)

49
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Cirrhotic edema responds to which diuretic?

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Sprinolactone

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Eplerenone: MOA? Uses?

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1) Aldosterone receptor antagonist 2) Conn syndrome; CHF; K+ depletion

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Misoprostol: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Labor induction 2) Synthetic prostoglandin 3) Miscarriage; MI; hyperstimulation; thromboembolism; anaphylaxis; teratogenic

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Loop diuretics: MOA? Uses?

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1) Block NKCC2–> Ca and Mg excretion; potassium wasting; also blocks TGF feedback mechanism which would inhibit its effectiveness 2) Acute Pulmonary edema; acute hypercalcemia;mild hyperkalemia; NOT USED FOR HTN BEC OF SHORT HALF LIFE

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Ketoconazole: use? MOA? Toxicity?

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1) Inhibits 17 hydroxylase: used in Cushings 2) Hepatoxic

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What should you check before giving Pioglitizone? What class is pioglitizone? MOA and major site of action?

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1) Liver function tests bec. it is hepatotoxic 2) Glitizone 3) PPAR gamma; major site of action is adipose tissue

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Ethacrynic acid: what is special about this drug?

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Loop diuretic that is non SULFA containing

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Mannitol: Use? MOA? Delivery? Toxicity?

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1) Osmotic Diuretic; reduct. of intraocular and cranial pressure; removal of renal toxins 2) Pull out H2O from intracellular space 3) Parenterally 4) If given enterally–>osmotic diarrhea; dehydration and hypernatremia (can cause inc. ECF fluid before takes complete effect)

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DM2 pt is started on drug that blocks K+ channel. Patient starts to gain some weight, as well. Drug class?

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Sulfonylureas Other toxicity is hypoglycemia

59
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Caffeine as a diuretic? MOA?

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Caffeine blocks adenosine which is involved in Na reabsorption

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SGLT2 inhibitor

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Dapgliflozin

63
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Activates DA D2 receptors?

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Cabergoline

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Doxycycline: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) UTI; 2) Tetracyclin; inhibits 30s ribosome; broad spectrum; bacteriostatic t 3) CI in children bc of teeth discoloration; don’t go out in Sun! Kidney and liver toxicity

65
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Inhibits steroid synthesis via p450C11?

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Metyrapone

66
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Rapid Acting Insulin analogs (3)

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1) Lispro 2) Aspart 3) Glulisine The rapid acting insulin drugs don’t LAG

67
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Two drugs used to treat Cushings– inhibitors of steroid biosynthesis?

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Ketoconazole and Metyrapone

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Leuprolide/Goserelin: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) Prostate cancer; endometriosis; ovarian suppression; central precocious puberty
2) GnRH analog
3) Constant use in women can lead to signs of menopause; in men= gynecomastia; hot flashes; dec bone density

70
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Somatostatin Receptor agonist that may cause conductance issues?

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Pasireotide

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DM 2 patient with a history of renal disease was started on a commonly prescribed diabetes drug. The patient begins to develop lactic acidosis. Likely drug? Class of drug?

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1) Metformin 2) Biguanide

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Dopamine: Renal use?

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Increases blood supply to kidney

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Thiazides: MOA? Uses? Toxicities?

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1) NCC blocker; dec calcium excretion 2) HTN; nephrolithiasis dt hypercalceuria; 3) Can lead to elevated uric acid levels; met. alkalosis; hyperlipidemia; hypernatramia;

76
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Long acting insulin drugs (2)

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1) Glargine 2) Detemir

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Magnesium Sulfate: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Preeclampsia off label; preterm labor; may have neuroprotective effect against cerebral palsy 2) Blocks calcium 3) Muscle weakness and CNS and cardiac depression; LOSS OF PATELLAR REFLEXES FOLLOWED BY DEC. URINE OUTPUT

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Chlorpropamide: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Sulfonylureas- first generation 2) Close K+ channel leading to depolarization of beta cell membrane, which triggers insulin release via Ca2+ influx 3) Hypoglycemia and weight gain

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Ganirelix (anything ending in relix): 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) Prevention of premature LH surge; also advanced symptomatic prostate cancer
2) GnRH anatagonist
3) Sx of androgen deprivation (hot flashes, edema)

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Two nonselective ADH antagonists?

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1) Lithium 2) Demecocycline

82
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Detemir

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Long acting insulin analog

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Leuprolide: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Prostate, breast cancer; fibroids; precocious puberty 2) GnRH agonist (pulsatile for infertility and continuous for precocious puberty) 3) Gynecomastia in men; dizziness; nausea vomiting (bronchospasms are rare)

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Clomiphine Citrate: Indication2? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Infertility and PCOS 2) SERM– inhibits negative feedback–>LH/FSH surge 3) Ovarian enlargement; multiple pregnancies (Clomifene for pCos)

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Side effects of Levothyroxine (2 big ones)

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Osteoporosis and cardiac side effects

85
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NPH

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Intermediate acting insulin analog

87
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T3; half life? use?

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Liothyronine; short half life–requires multiple dosing

short term suppression of TSH

88
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Tercanozole: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Candida Albicans in the vag 2) Inhibition of fungal p450; reduces ergosterol 3) Burning and irritation in the vag

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Paseriotide: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) Cushings
2) Somatostatin analog
3) conduction disturbances

90
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Glargine

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Long acting insulin analog

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Valacyclovir: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) HSV 1,2, and Zoster 2) Prodrug converted to acyclovir (guanosine analog); requires pyruvate- ferredoxin oxidoreductase 3) HALLUCINATIONS AND SEIZURES dizziness; arthralgia; crystal uria; steven-johnson syndrome

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Aldosterone receptor antagonist– two drugs?

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1) Eplerenone 2) Spironolactone

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Ketoconazole: MOA? Use?

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1) Inhibits steroid synthesis 2) Cushings

95
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Aspart

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Rapid acting insulin analog

96
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2 drugs used for uterine bleeding? and MOAs?

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1) Methergine= Ergot alkaloid 2) Carboprost= Prostoglandin agonist

97
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Bromocriptine: MOA? Toxicities?

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1) D2 agonist; blocks prolactin secretion
2) psych issues; hypotension; light headedness

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Somatotropin: 1) MOA 2) Side effects a)child b)adult

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1) Acts through the GH receptor to increase IGF-1 production
2a) pseudotumor cerebri; edema
b) peripheral edema and myalgias

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Glitazones/thiazolidinedions: MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Binds to PPAR gamma. Inc. Insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissue (adipose tissue is major site of action) 2) Hepatotoxicity!; Blackbox warning for Heart failure; weight gain and edema

100
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MOA of Biguanides

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Activated AMPK. They decrease gluconeogenesis, increase glycolysis and increase peripheral glucose uptake. Increase insulin sensitivity but do NOT increase insulin release

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Rosiglitazone: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Glitazones 2) Binds PPAR-gamma. Inc. insulin sensitivity peripherally 3) Hepatotoxicity and CHF!; weight gain and edema

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Fludrocortisone: Use? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) CAH and Addison’s disease 2) Binds mineralocorticoid receptors–>inc aldosterone 3) Hypernatremia; hypokalemia; metabolic alkalosis

103
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Cardiac drug that may inhibit thyroid production? Explain

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Amiodorone–has significant amount of iodide–> decreased production of thyroid hormone

104
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Triamterene: MOA?

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Block ENaC channel in CCT

105
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Tolbutamide: Class? MOA? Toxicities?

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1) Sulfonylureas- first generation 2) Close K+ channel leading to depoloraization of beta cell membrane, which triggers insulin release via Ca2+ influx 3) Hypoglycemia and weight gain

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Levonorgestrol: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Plan B; 2)prevents ovulation by inhibiting hypothalamus 3) Breast tenderness; depression; n/v/d

109
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Soy; iron and calcium may interefere with absorption of this drug

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Vague question! But, the answer is Levothyroxin

110
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Norethindrone: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Contraceptive and endometriosis 2) Progestin only; thickens cervical mucous to prevent sperm penetration 3) Screwed up cycle + loss of VISION and CARDIOVASCULAR effects; ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

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Indomethecin: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Preterm labor 2) Block prostoglandins which usually contribute to contractions; 3) OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS; ductur arteriosus; significant RENAL AND HEPATIC impairment

112
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Vasopressin: 1) Use 2) MOA 3) Toxicities

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1) Diabetes Insipidus
2) Activates V2 receptors
3) hyponatremia and seizures

Vasopressin (not desmopressin) can cause vasoconstriction and should not be used in patient with Coronary Artery disease

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Nifedipine: Indication? Mechanism? Side Effects?

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1) Preterm Labor 2) Calcium Channel Blocker 3) Constipation; swelling of face lips; CV Issues; do not give with MAG SULFATE

114
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Intermediate acting Insulin analog (1)

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NPH

115
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Metyrosine: MOA? Uses? Toxicities?

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1) Blocks tyrosine hydroxylase (tyrosine to Dopa step in norepi production) 2) Treat pheochromocytomas 3) Extrapyramidal sx;