Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

_____ is stronger than _____ (hydrocodone/hydromorphone)

Initial therapy for male pattern baldness? _____ Treatment for women? _____

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

What drug class do clopidogrel, ticagrelor, and prasugrel belong to? _____

Hematemesis/diarrhea and shock and anion gap metabolic acidosis → hepatic necrosis / bowel obstruction = _____ poisoning

_____ is responsible for ↑ DVT risk

Hint: What hormone?

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

Hint: Specific SSRI

DOC for mild IBD = _____ DOC for moderate IBD = _____ DOC for severe IBD = TNF-a inhibitor (Infliximab, for Crohn) vs. Surgery (UC) DOC for IBD flares = steroids

Hint: drug class

Naltrexone (opioid antagonist)first-line tx Acamprosate (NMDA/glutamate modulation)first-line tx Disulfiram (acetaldehyde-DH antagonist)second-line tx These are three drugs used for preventing _____ relapse

Which of the following medications is the most appropriate for management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? _____

Hint: Cilostazol/Clopidogrel