Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

TCAs, such as amitriptyline, may be used for _____ prophylaxis

Magnesium may be used as an antiarrhythmic to treat _____ toxicity

_____ is a benzodiazepine that may be used as an IV anesthetic

One adverse effect associated with adenosine is cutaneous _____

β-blockers are useful in the prophylactic management of variceal bleeding by decreasing the hepatic venous pressure gradient and _____ hypertension

_____ can be given IM or as a nasal spray to treat an acute opioid overdose in an unconscious individual

What effect do class III antiarrhythmics have on effective refractory period? _____

In the elderly, renal function (GFR) _____, typically necessitating a(n) decrease in the maintenance dose of renally-cleared drugs.

Acetazolamide causes decreased production of aqueous humor, which is useful in the management of _____

Short-acting β2 agonists (e.g. albuterol) are administered as metered-dose inhalers for _____ relief of symptoms