Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 2041: Methadone and buprenorphine are useful for opioid detoxication due to their _____ half lives

Answer: long

Flashcard 2042: Which anticoagulant, warfarin or heparin, is used for immediate anticoagulation? _____

Answer: Heparin

Flashcard 2043: The most serious side effect of metformin is _____

Answer: lactic acidosis

Flashcard 2044: What is a serious complication of vaptans (e.g. tolvaptan, conivaptan) that may occur if SIADH-induced hyponatremia is corrected too quickly? _____

Answer: Central pontine myelinolysis (osmotic demyelination syndrome)

Flashcard 2045: Sulfonylureas and meglitinides have significant risk of causing _____ as a possible side effect

Answer: hypoglycemia

Flashcard 2046: Barbiturates have long durations of action and thus '_____ ' effects are more common

Answer: hangover

Flashcard 2047: What T3 hormone analog is used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema?

Answer: Liothyronine

Extra: Levothyroxine is the T4 analog (drug of choice for hypothyroidism). Liothyronine is the T3 analog (faster onset, used in myxedema coma).

Flashcard 2048: In treating beta blocker toxicity, IV saline is given to _____

Answer: restore blood pressure

Flashcard 2049: What adverse effect is associated with cinacalcet? _____

Answer: Hypocalcemia (due to decreased PTH)

Flashcard 2050: First Aid Pharmacology: Blood & Inflammation What effect do bile acid resins have on HDL levels?_____

Answer: Slightly increased