Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

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

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

Do standard drug screens detect semisynthetic or synthetic opioids? _____

Folate deficiency = _____ supplementation B12 deficiency = _____ supplementation

Hint: oral/IM

What is the clinical use of ulipristal? _____

Symptomatic PVCs is managed with _____ Stable ventricular tachycardia is managed with _____

Valproic acid is an anti-epileptic that may cause GI distress and _____ as adverse effects

TCAs may be used to treat _____ pain

Hint: type

Medications that have been shown to improve long-term survival in patients with LV systolic dysfunction include: 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. Hydralazine and nitrates in African American patients

What is the pharmacotherapy of choice for the treatment of acute agitation in elderly patients (e.g. delirium)? _____