Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 401: Estrogen analogs induce a(n) _____-coagulable state

Answer: hyper

Flashcard 402: Which gout drug disrupts leukocyte migration, phagocytosis and degranulation? _____

Answer: Colchicine

Flashcard 403: Vitamin B3 (niacin) excess is characterized by _____; can be avoided by taking NSAIDs if given 30-60 minutes before administration

Answer: facial flushing

Flashcard 404: What effect does fenoldopam have on renal arteries? _____

Answer: Dilation

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular (Antihypertensives)

Flashcard 405: What GAS virulence factor can be given to patients with clots? _____

Answer: Streptokinase: converts plasminogen to plasmin, which is fibrinolytic

Flashcard 406: As part of the reversal of digoxin toxicity, _____ can be given to bind Digoxin

Answer: anti-digoxin Fab fragments

Extra: Additionally, Mg2+, slowly normalizing K+ (from hyperkalemia), and a cardiac pacer are also part of the treatment approach.

Flashcard 407: Combined contraceptives are contraindicated in patients with increased risk for _____ disease

Answer: cardiovascular

Flashcard 408: Which three drugs are used to treat acute gout? _____

Answer: NSAIDs (do not use salicylates) > colchicine > glucocorticoids

Flashcard 409: Theophylline can cause _____

Answer: tachycardia

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Respiratory (Asthma) narrow therapeutic window that may be altered by drugs/illness that inhibit liver CYP-450 

Flashcard 410: What laboratory assay is used to follow the effects of warfarin? _____

Answer: PT/INR