Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1461: What are the pharmacological options for Tourette's syndrome? _____

Answer: Antipsychotics Tetrabenazine Alpha-2-agonists (e.g. guanfacine, clonidine)

Flashcard 1462: Cocaine may induce coronary _____, which can cause myocardial ischemia and Prinzmetal angina

Answer: vasospasm

Flashcard 1463: Hypertension and migraine prophylaxis = _____

Answer: β-blockers (e.g. propranolol)

Flashcard 1464: Which anti-epileptic medications may be used for migraine prophylaxis? _____

Answer: Topiramate and valproic acid

Flashcard 1465: Examples of the following asthma medications: - SABA: _____ - ICS: _____ - ICS/LABA: _____ - Leukotriene antagonists: montelukast, zafirlukast - Anticholinergic/SABA: ipratropium/albuterol (DuoNeb) - Anticholinergic/LABA: tiotropium/olodaterol (Stiolto)

Answer: albuterol, xopenex (Levalbuterol)

Flashcard 1466: What two SSRIs are first line in post-MI treatment due to low potential for drug-reactions? _____

Answer: Sertraline Escitalopram

Flashcard 1467: Cromolyn sodium is used for acute bronchodilation _____

Answer: F → used for bronchospasm prevention

Flashcard 1468: On standard urine drug screen, venlafaxine is an antidepressant that may be a false positive for _____

Answer: phencyclidine

Flashcard 1469: Alternative to β-blocker as treatment for stable angina? _____

Answer: Non-DHP CCB

Flashcard 1470: Carbamazepine is a(n) inducer of _____ and thus may have many drug interactions

Answer: cytochrome P450

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych