Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1291: Migraine treatments: _____

Answer: Abortive: sumatriptan, NSAIDs, antiemetics, ergots Prophylaxis: propranolol, topiramate, amitriptyline, valproate

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

Answer: sleep

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Flashcard 1295: Long acting injectable anti-psychotics are used for _____ patients: Risperidone DEPOT Fluphenazine DECANOATE Haloperidol DECANOATE

Answer: non-compliant

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Flashcard 1296: Lidocaine and perioral numbness / tinnitus / metallic taste = _____

Answer: systemic absorption

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Flashcard 1297: Fentanyl, meperidine, methadone, and tramadol are _____ opioids

Answer: synthetic

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Flashcard 1298: 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 1299: Which medication used for migraine prophylaxis is also effective at preventing chronic tension headaches? _____

Answer: Amitriptyline (TCA)

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Flashcard 1300: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is caused by _____ antibodies against the heparin-PF4 complex.

Answer: IgG