Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Hydralazine combined with a(n) nitrate provides a(n) _____ benefit for African Americans with heart failure

What drug intoxication presents as anxiety/paranoia/tachycardia, euphoria, increased appetite, and dry mouth? _____

Alpha-blockers have a mild effect on prostate growth or PSA level _____

Hint: T/F

Bupropion may cause _____, especially in anorexic or bulimic patients

Severe post-op pain is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

What is the recommended treatment for gout in patients with cirrhosis or congestive heart failure? _____

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (e.g. acarbose, miglitol) are infrequently prescribed due to their ability to cause _____ side effects

_____ diuretics can be used to prevent calcium kidney stones

Cilostazol should be given _____ smoking/exercise therapy and _____ revascularization procedures for peripheral artery disease

Hint: before/after

PTU and methimazole = possibly fatal _____

Hint: adverse effect