Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

_____ is used as an antidote for methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning

_____, a K+ sparing diuretic, may be used to treat symptoms of androgen excess in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Metformin (biguanides) = _____ liver gluconeogenesis (main MOA) and _____ insulin sensitivity

Hint: ↓/↑

Lispro, aspart, glulisine (rapid acting insulin) are useful for controlling the _____ glucose spike

Digitalis can increase heart rate due to _____ of the atria or ventricles

On a dose-response curve: Horizontal shift (EC50) = change in _____ Vertical shift (Emax) = change in _____

Hint: efficacy/potency

What is the mechanism by which β-blockers are able to relieve anginal pain? Decrease _____ → reduces _____

_____ is the most reliable and predictive sign of opioid intoxication

_____ and _____ are two anti-epileptics associated with DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms)

_____ = ↑ risk of rhabdomyolysis

Hint: drug class