Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1301: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is caused by _____ antibodies against the heparin-PF4 complex.

Answer: IgG

Flashcard 1302: 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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Flashcard 1303: What is the first-line treatment for diffuse esophageal spasm? _____

Answer: Calcium channel blockers (e.g. diltiazem)

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Flashcard 1304: _____ 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

Answer: Propranolol

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Flashcard 1305: TCAs are relatively contraindicated in _____ patients due to severe anticholinergic and antihistamine effects

Answer: elderly

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Flashcard 1306: Which group of contraceptives have the highest risk of DVT/PE among contraceptives? _____

Answer: Patches

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Flashcard 1307: MAO inhibitors are contraindicated in patients taking the opioid analgesic _____

Answer: meperidine

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Flashcard 1308: Gastrointestinal-specific opioid antagonists such as _____ can be used in patients to reverse opioid-induced constipation

Answer: methylnaltrexone

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Flashcard 1309: _____ = ↑ risk of "risky behaviors" (gambling, hypersexuality)

Answer: Dopamine agonists

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Flashcard 1310: Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that often causes _____

Answer: hyperprolactinemia

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