Autonomic/CV Drugs US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Autonomic/CV Drugs Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 241: Etanercept is used primarily for the treatment of _____ Arthritis
Answer: Rheumatoid
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Flashcard 242: Prostacyclin analogs (epoprostenol/iloprost) can cause decreased platelet aggregation and are potent _____
Answer: vasodilators
Extra: Prostacyclin (PGI2) inhibits platelet aggregation and promotes vasodilation, opposing the actions of Thromboxane A2 (TXA2).
Flashcard 243: Propranolol is a β-blocker that is useful for the treatment of _____ storm
Answer: thyroid
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (β-blockers)
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Flashcard 244: _____ and nalbuphine are κ-opioid receptor agonists and μ-opioid receptor antagonists
Answer: Pentazocine
Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 245: Regular insulin is characterized by _____ action and duration
Answer: short
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Endocrine (diabetes)
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Flashcard 246: Are cyclosporine and tacrolimus nephrotoxic?
_____
Answer: Yes (highly)
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Flashcard 247: Amantadine increases dopamine synthesis and _____
Answer: release
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 248: Initially immune thrombocytopenia can be treated with steroids, but if it becomes refractory the patient can be given _____\n\nBonus: what drug inhibits the macrophages?
Answer: rituximab
Extra: Fostamatinib is a spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor.
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Flashcard 249: Valproate is a(n) _____ of CYP-450
Answer: inhibitor
Extra:
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Flashcard 250: Polluted/well water may contain _____, which can cause methemoglobinemia
Answer: nitrites
Extra: Nitrates in contaminated well water (from fertilizers) are converted to nitrites by intestinal bacteria, which then oxidize hemoglobin (Fe2+ → Fe3+), leading to methemoglobinemia. This is particularly common in infants ("blue baby syndrome") due to their lower levels of NADH-methemoglobin reductase.
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