Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1341: Natalizumab and rituximab have ↑ risk of _____

Answer: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (JC virus)

Flashcard 1342: Arterial or venous thrombosis is associated with _____

Answer: HIT

Flashcard 1343: What is the preferred first-line treatment for central diabetes insipidus? _____

Answer: Desmopressin (intranasal preferred over oral)

Flashcard 1344: To prevent cardiorespiratory arrest and permanent neurologic disability, victims of smoke inhalation injury should be treated empirically for _____

Answer: cyanide toxicity

Flashcard 1345: Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that often causes _____

Answer: hyperprolactinemia

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 1346: House fires = treat for _____ and _____ poisoning

Answer: cyanide

Flashcard 1347: Do cardioselective β-blockers reduce mortality in CHF and post-MI? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 1348: Initial therapy for male pattern baldness? _____ Treatment for women? _____

Answer: Minoxidil topically, and finasteride orally

Flashcard 1349: _____ is generally avoided in patients with a recent MI due to its potential for dose-dependent QT prolongation

Answer: Citalopram

Flashcard 1350: _____ is responsible for ↑ DVT risk

Answer: Estrogen