Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1011: What is the effect of COX inhibition (e.g. aspirin) on production of leukotrienes? _____

Answer: Increased

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Respiratory (Asthma)

Flashcard 1012: Tumor Lysis Syndrome can be prevented / treated with aggressive _____, xanthine oxidase inhibitors, or rasburicase

Answer: hydration

Flashcard 1013: Mannitol-induced expanded ECF volume can cause pulmonary _____

Answer: edema

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Renal (Diuretics)

Flashcard 1014: Acebutolol and pindolol are _____ in heart failure, MI, and angina

Answer: contraindicated

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (β-blockers)

Flashcard 1015: Digitalis toxicity may induce _____, such as premature ventricular contractions

Answer: arrhythmias

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular (Cardiac Glycosides)

Flashcard 1016: _____ and high-dose Aspirin decrease renal tubular reabsorption of uric acid

Answer: Probenecid

Flashcard 1017: Patients taking Azathioprine / 6MP are predisposed to reactivation of _____ or exacerbation of chronic viral Hepatitis

Answer: Herpes Zoster

Flashcard 1018: What effect do thrombolytics have on platelet count? _____

Answer: No effect

Flashcard 1019: Treatment of acute coronary syndromes often includes a(n) _____ receptor inhibitor such as clopidogrel

Answer: ADP

Flashcard 1020: What is the effect of corticosteroids on eosinophil levels? _____

Answer: Decreased (eosinopenia)