Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 261: What class of drugs may inhibit the renal-protective aspect of loop diuretics? _____

Answer: NSAIDs (decreased prostaglandin synthesis)

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Renal (Diuretics) ↓ afferent arteriole dilation = ↓ blood coming in for diuresis

Flashcard 262: Xanthine Oxidase inhibitors can be used for prophylaxis of _____ stones

Answer: Uric Acid

Flashcard 263: Febuxostat is a treatment for chronic gout, as it inhibits _____

Answer: xanthine oxidase

Flashcard 264: Bosentan antagonizes endothelin-1 receptors, causing _____ pulmonary vascular resistance

Answer: decreased

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory

Flashcard 265: Which dyslipidemia drug is associated with hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia as possible adverse effects? _____

Answer: Niacin

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Blood & Inflammation (Dyslipidemia drugs)

Flashcard 266: Which anti-epileptic may be used to treat peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia (chronic pain)? _____

Answer: Gabapentin

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 267: Mycophenolate mofetil is associated with _____glycemia

Answer: hyper

Flashcard 268: The inhaled anesthetic halothane is most commonly associated with _____ as an adverse effect

Answer: hepatotoxicity

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 269: Topiramate increases GABA action via allosterically binding to the _____ receptor

Answer: GABAA

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 270: What osteoporosis drug has side effects that include acid reflux, esophagitis, and esophageal ulcers? _____

Answer: Bisphosphonates (oral)

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal