Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 2211: Benzodiazepines can cause dose-dependent _____-grade amnesia

Answer: antero

Flashcard 2212: What is the treatment of choice for a pregnant women with hyperthyroidism in the first trimester?_____

Answer: propylthiouracil (PTU)

Flashcard 2213: Treatment of acute coronary syndromes often includes _____ inhibitors to decrease left ventricular dilation

Answer: ACE

Flashcard 2214: What dermatologic complication is associated with carbamazepine use? _____

Answer: Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Flashcard 2215: Because the skin has abundant EGFR, patients undergoing Cetuximab treatment can experience a _____ rash

Answer: Papulopustular acneiform

Flashcard 2216: Which antitumor monoclonal antibody inhibits angiogenesis?

Answer: Bevacizumab

Flashcard 2217: Which drug reverses the sedative actions of non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z-drugs)?

Answer: Flumazenil

Extra: Flumazenil is a competitive antagonist at the GABA-A receptor benzodiazepine binding site. It reverses the effects of both benzodiazepines and "Z-drugs" (zolpidem, zaleplon, and eszopiclone).

Flashcard 2218: Alpha-receptor antagonists may cause reflex _____ (HR) as an adverse effect

Answer: tachycardia

Flashcard 2219: Triptans may cause mild _____ (neurologic complication)

Answer: paresthesias

Flashcard 2220: Is bupropion associated with sexual side-effects?_____

Answer: No