Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1291: What is the preferred treatment for symptomatic patients with Paget disease of bone? _____

Answer: Bisphosphonates

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Flashcard 1292: _____ = osteonecrosis of the jaw

Answer: Bisphosphonates

Flashcard 1293: Osteoporosis and reduce risk of vertebral fractures = _____

Answer: nasal calcitonin

Extra: Note: Nasal calcitonin reduces the risk of vertebral fractures but has not been shown to be effective for non-vertebral or hip fractures. It is generally second-line behind bisphosphonates.

Flashcard 1294: Lidocaine and perioral numbness / tinnitus / metallic taste = _____

Answer: systemic absorption

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Flashcard 1295: Diphenhydramine may be used as a(n) _____ aid, but may cause significant _____ and have significant anti-_____ properties

Answer: sleep

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Flashcard 1296: Long acting injectable anti-psychotics are used for _____ patients: Risperidone DEPOT Fluphenazine DECANOATE Haloperidol DECANOATE

Answer: non-compliant

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Flashcard 1297: Patients taking valproate should have which tests prior to therapy and regular thereafter? _____

Answer: Liver tests

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Flashcard 1298: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is caused by _____ antibodies against the heparin-PF4 complex.

Answer: IgG

Flashcard 1299: What drug is as effective in mood disorders as carbamazepine, but better tolerated, with less risk of rash and hepatic toxicity? _____

Answer: Oxcarbazepine

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Flashcard 1300: What is the likely underlying cause of muscle pain in a patient taking metoprolol, lisinopril, aspirin, and simvastatin? _____

Answer: Statin-induced myopathy

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