Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Which Ca2+ channel blocker is contraindicated in patients with unstable angina or MI due to its ability to exacerbate myocardial ischemia? _____

Neuro/Psych _____ is an ergot dopamine agonist that is rarely used to treat Parkinson disease

Autonomics (Indirect Sympathomimetics) _____ is a tyrosine analog that prevents conversion of tyrosine to L-DOPA

What compartment is the majority of a drug with high Vd found in? _____

As parkinson disease progresses, the therapeutic window for levodopa _____ and response becomes more unpredictable

What is the effect of benzodiazepines and barbiturates on REM and slow-wave sleep (N3)?_____

When a non-depolarizing NMJ blocker is administered, TOF stimulation show a _____ in each of the four responses

In addition to vascular effects, bradykinin also mediates _____

Are class II antiarrhythmics (-blockers) used to treat supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias?_____

Because denosumab impairs osteoclast activity (like bisphosphonates), these drugs can cause _____