Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1251: What is the pharmacological management of PCP toxicity? _____

Answer: Benzodiazepines

Flashcard 1252: Acetazolamide causes decreased production of CSF, which is useful in the management of _____

Answer: pseudotumor cerebri

Flashcard 1253: The most common side effect of metformin is _____

Answer: GI upset

Flashcard 1254: What is the recommended treatment for a patient with severe cancer pain refractory to short-acting opioids? _____

Answer: Add a long-acting opioid agent

Flashcard 1255: What is the first-line therapy for aborting status epilepticus? _____

Answer: IV/IM benzodiazepines

Flashcard 1256: Dextromethorphan may cause a falsely (+) _____ urine drug screen

Answer: PCP

Flashcard 1257: Is statin myopathy associated with diplopia? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 1258: Cocaine intoxication can cause agitation, _____, _____, and pupillary _____

Answer: hypertension

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 1259: What is the mechanism of systemic progestins as a contraceptive? _____

Answer: Inhibits GnRH/FSH/LH release → suppresses ovulation

Extra: Progestins provide contraception through three main mechanisms: 1. Thickening of cervical mucus (impedes sperm transport) 2. Suppression of ovulation (inhibits GnRH/LH surge) 3. Endometrial thinning (makes it less receptive to implantation)

Flashcard 1260: After weight loss, PCOS is treated with _____ to regulate cycles and reduce androgenic symptoms

Answer: OCPs