Random Associations Flashcards
These drugs are associated with what kind of disease?
hydralazine, procainamide, quinidine, amiodarone, bleomycin, bromocriptine, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, minoxidil, mitomycin
pleurisy
Which SSRI is not safe to use in pregnancy?
Paroxetine - congenital cardiac malformation
NB:
Lithium - teratogenic
Benzos - cleft lip/palate
Buproprion - spontaneous abortion
Rx for mitral valve prolapse?
Propranolol
Rx to prevent altitude sickness?
- -a diuretic?
- -a steroid?
Acetazolamide (prophylaxis, contains sulfa)
Dexamethasone (prophylaxis and treatment)
Most common bacterial species isolated from a cat bite?
Pasteurella multiocida
NB: cat scratch = Bartonella
Main class of rx for allergic rhinitis? (class and route of admin)
intranasal corticosteroids
Which class of abx is associated with ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity?
Which antibiotic is associated with hypertrophic pyrloric stenosis in young infants?
aminoglycosides
–ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
Erythromycin
–hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in young infants
Which class of HTN rx is contraindicated in pregnancy?
ACE/ARBs
–contraindicated in pregnancy due to harm to fetus
Which class of depression rx is associated with increased suicidality in children/adolescents?
Which ADHD rx is also associated with this risk?
SSRIs
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
–increased suicidality in children/adolescents
Which thiazolidinedione may exacerbate heart failure?
Pioglitazone
–HF exacerbation
