Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 551: What treatment for hyperammonemia acts by acidifying the GI tract, thus trapping NH4+ for excretion? _____

Answer: Lactulose

Flashcard 552: Sevelamer is used to treat _____ due to chronic kidney disease

Answer: hyperphosphatemia

Flashcard 553: Inhaled corticosteroids inactivate _____, the transcription factor that induces production of TNF-α and other inflammatory agents

Answer: NF-κB

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory (Asthma)

Flashcard 554: In infected (acidic) tissue, _____ local anesthetics are required to achieve the desired effect

Answer: more

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych

Flashcard 555: _____ is a PGE1 analog that may be used to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcers

Answer: Misoprostol

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: GI

Flashcard 556: β-blockers may cause unopposed α1 agonism if given alone for _____ toxicity or pheochromocytoma

Answer: cocaine

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Autonomics (β-blockers)

Flashcard 557: What pharmacotherapy can be used for the acute treatment of agitation / psychosis associated with delirium? _____

Answer: Antipsychotics

Flashcard 558: Cyclophosphamide can be used as an immunosuppressant for the treatment of _____ nephritis, as well as for systemic vasculitides

Answer: lupus

Flashcard 559: How does gastrin secretion change with chronic PPI use? _____

Answer: Increased

Flashcard 560: Adverse effects of selective α2 antagonists (e.g. mirtazapine) include sedation, _____ appetite, and increased serum cholesterol

Answer: increased

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Autonomics (α drugs)