Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 411: What effect do statins have on triglyceride levels? _____

Answer: Mild decrease

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

Flashcard 412: 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 413: Vitamin B3 (niacin) excess is characterized by _____; can be avoided by taking NSAIDs if given 30-60 minutes before administration

Answer: facial flushing

Flashcard 414: Which gout drug disrupts leukocyte migration, phagocytosis and degranulation? _____

Answer: Colchicine

Flashcard 415: What classes of antiarrhythmics are used for ventricular rate control in atrial fibrillation and flutter? _____

Answer: Class II and IV

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular (Antiarrhythmics)

Flashcard 416: Do cardioselective β-blockers reduce mortality in CHF and post-MI? _____

Answer: Yes

Extra: Mechanism: $\beta$-blockers prevent sympathetic-induced cardiac remodeling.

Flashcard 417: One treatment for cyanide poisoning is _____, which induces methemoglobinemia

Answer: amyl nitrite

Flashcard 418: What class of anti-platelet drugs may cause thrombocytopenia as an adverse effect? _____

Answer: GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors

Flashcard 419: Chronic vitamin A toxicity may cause _____ and dry skin

Answer: alopecia

Flashcard 420: What is the first line treatment for partial (focal) seizures? _____

Answer: Carbamazepine

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych