Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Codeine and dextromethorphan are opioid agonists that may be used as anti-_____

Class II antiarrhythmics (-blockers) are useful in preventing _____ in atrial fibrillation and flutter ("rate control")

Acebutolol and pindolol are _____ in heart failure, MI, and angina

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

What is the effect of glucocorticoids on blood neutrophil levels?_____

Metoprolol, propranolol, and esmolol are all examples of class _____ antiarrhythmics

Diuretics _____ diuretics may be useful for attenuating bone loss in patients with osteoporosis

What drug combination may be used for maintenance therapy following opioid detoxification? _____

Clomiphene is an partial agonist at _____ receptors in the hypothalamus

What adverse anti-androgenic effect may be caused by spironolactone use in males? _____