Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1231: Nicotine withdrawal may be treated using nicotine replacement or _____

Answer: varenicline or bupropion

Flashcard 1232: Calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil, may be used for _____ prophylaxis

Answer: cluster headache

Flashcard 1233: Which selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) is preferred for treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (especially those with breast cancer risk)? _____

Answer: Raloxifene

Flashcard 1234: How do you treat menopausal hot flashes (non-hormonal option)? _____

Answer: Venlafaxine

Extra: SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine) or SSRIs (e.g., paroxetine) are the preferred non-hormonal treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms, especially in patients with contraindications to HRT (e.g., breast cancer, history of VTE).

Flashcard 1235: Infertile women with anovulatory cycles may be treated with _____, which stimulates ↑ GnRH

Answer: clomiphene

Flashcard 1236: Can clozapine be prescribed during pregnancy? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 1237: Tricyclic antidepressants are associated with the "Tri-C" side effects: _____, _____, _____

Answer: Convulsions

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 1238: Most drug-drug interactions = _____ Fewest drug-drug interactions = _____

Answer: Paroxetine

Flashcard 1239: What is the single most effective drug in peripheral artery disease? _____

Answer: Cilostazol

Flashcard 1240: _____ and _____ are used for muscle spasm

Answer: Analgesics