Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1531: β-blockers = _____cardia

Answer: brady

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Flashcard 1532: What drug intoxication presents as euphoria, slow reflexes, increased appetite, paranoia, and dry mouth? _____

Answer: Marijuana

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Flashcard 1533: Which two anti-emetics can cause torsades as a possible side effect? _____

Answer: Ondansetron and metoclopramide

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Flashcard 1534: First line treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma include _____-blocker, α2 agonist (eye drops) and a systemic carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (e.g. acetazolamide)

Answer: β

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Flashcard 1535: Decreased sensation to pinprick and nystagmus and hypertonia = _____

Answer: PCP

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Flashcard 1536: Barbiturates can cause severe CNS depression (e.g. coma) and should be avoided in _____ patients

Answer: elderly

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Flashcard 1537: Statin and myositis or hepatitis → _____

Answer: stop statin

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Flashcard 1538: What is the mechanism of OCP that reduces the risk of endometrial cancer? _____

Answer: Progestin counteracts estrogen's effect on endometrial proliferation

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Flashcard 1539: All ER+ and/or PR+ breast cancers should receive _____ or aromatase inhibitors

Answer: tamoxifen

Flashcard 1540: Carbamazepine exerts its effects by blocking _____ channels

Answer: Na+

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