Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

What is the mechanism as to why OCPs increase risk for DVTs? _____

A 22-year-old woman on olanzapine experiences sedation and weight gain due to antagonism of the _____ receptor

Dihydropyridine CCBs are useful for treating angina due to their ability to cause coronary vaso-_____

What class of drugs may inhibit the actions of loop diuretics? _____

The _____ potency typical antipsychotics are trifluoperazine, fluphenazine, and haloperidol

Which second-generation antipsychotics are most associated with prolonged QTc? _____ _____

What is the best initial analgesic therapy for osteoarthritis? _____

Blockage of which dopamine pathway is responsible for extrapyramidal symptoms and NMS in patients taking antipsychotics? _____

Can MgSO4 be used in patients with myasthenia gravis? _____

Vasomotor rhinitis does not respond to treatment with oral antihistamines _____

Hint: T/F