Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1191: SSRIs during pregnancy may cause _____ in newborns

Answer: persistent pulmonary hypertension

Flashcard 1192: What drug is used to induce ovulation in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome? _____

Answer: Clomiphene citrate

Flashcard 1193: Theophylline use is limited due to its narrow _____

Answer: therapeutic index

Flashcard 1194: Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that may cause _____

Answer: agranulocytosis

Flashcard 1195: Progesterone only pills are associated with _____

Answer: irregular uterine bleeding

Flashcard 1196: Protein C or S deficiency causes increased risk of _____ with warfarin administration

Answer: thrombotic skin necrosis

Flashcard 1197: What is the recommended pharmaceutical therapy to reduce overall cardiovascular mortality in patients with peripheral arterial disease? _____

Answer: Antiplatelet agent (e.g. aspirin) and statin

Flashcard 1198: What pharmacotherapy may be used to treat anorexia nervosa? _____

Answer: Olanzapine

Flashcard 1199: What change in bowel movement is associated with activation of μ-opioid receptors? _____

Answer: Constipation

Flashcard 1200: Depression drugs (MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, and TCAs) are contraindicated in patients taking _____, which is a medicinal herb with antidepressant activity

Answer: St. John's wort

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych