Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

What is the mechanism by which progestins, alone, act as a contraceptive? _____

What change in bowel movement is associated with activation of mu-opioid receptors?

Flutamide is used for _____ carcinoma

What drug may be used to replace mineralocorticoids in primary adrenal insufficiency? _____

Because Pembrolizumab targets a peripheral tolerance mechanism, patients taking this drug can develop autoimmune disorders of _____ organs

Do cardioselective beta-blockers reduce mortality in CHF and post-MI?

Which drug can prevent cardiotoxicity of anthracyclines (doxorubicin, daunorubicin)?_____

Cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin) lead to _____ levels of intracellular Ca2+

Tamoxifen increases the risk of thromboembolic events and _____ cancer

Which chemotherapeutic drug is associated with dilated cardiomyopathy?_____