Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Patients on erythropoesis-stimulating agents are associated with increased risk for _____ due to increased blood viscosity

Beta-blockers (ex propranolol) can block peripheral conversion of T4 into T3 by inhibiting _____

What effect do dihydropyridine CCBs have on afterload?_____

Epinephrine causes _____ mean arterial pressure

Statins may be _____, therefore avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy

PGI2 _____ platelet aggregation

SSRIs can cause weight _____

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (e.g. acarbose, miglitol) reduce the activity of alpha-glucosidases on the _____, thus delaying carbohydrate hydrolysis and absorption

Which μ-opioid antagonist is used to treat acute opioid toxicity and can precipitate withdrawal?

Oral _____ contain high doses of estrogen and progesterone (or progesterone alone) which prevent ovulation via inhibition of FSH and LH