Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

_____ may be given after RAI (radioactive iodine) ablation to control the possible worsening of symptoms due to the release of preformed thyroid hormones into circulation

Hint: Drug

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia = _____ platelet count

Fentanyl, meperidine, methadone, and tramadol are _____ opioids

What is the first-line treatment for diffuse esophageal spasm? _____

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

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

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

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

Which group of contraceptives have the highest risk of DVT/PE among contraceptives? _____

TCAs are relatively contraindicated in _____ patients due to severe anticholinergic and antihistamine effects