Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 2191: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (e.g. acarbose, miglitol) are used to control the _____ glucose spike

Answer: postprandial

Flashcard 2192: Reslizumab and Mepolizumab are monoclonal antibodies against _____ used for maintenance therapy for asthma.

Answer: IL-5

Flashcard 2193: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych Ketamine causes _____ cerebral blood flow

Answer: increased

Flashcard 2194: What osteoporosis drug has side effects that include acid reflux, esophagitis, and esophageal ulcers?_____

Answer: Bisphosphonates (oral)

Flashcard 2195: What is a possible skin complication associated with amiodarone?

Answer: Blue-gray skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation)

Extra: Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic. It is associated with several high-yield side effects: - **Pulmonary fibrosis** (most serious) - **Thyroid dysfunction** (hypo- or hyperthyroidism, due to its high iodine content) - **Hepatotoxicity** - **Corneal microdeposits** - **Blue-gray skin discoloration** (photodermatitis resulting in hyperpigmentation)

Flashcard 2196: Erlotinib therapy is associated with _____ and diarrhea (adverse effects)

Answer: acneiform skin rash

Flashcard 2197: Patients on sulfonylureas are at increased risk of hypoglycemia if they have _____ failure

Answer: renal

Flashcard 2198: Is thiopental used for the induction or maintenance of anesthesia?_____

Answer: Induction

Flashcard 2199: Pharmacology: In fat, stimulation of B3 receptors results in _____

Answer: increased lipolysis

Flashcard 2200: Tricyclic antidepressants antagonize the _____ histamine receptor

Answer: H1