Autonomic/CV Drugs US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Autonomic/CV Drugs Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 751: Because Pembrolizumab targets a peripheral tolerance mechanism, patients taking this drug can develop autoimmune disorders of _____ organs
Answer: endocrine
Extra: Pembrolizumab is a PD-1 inhibitor (checkpoint inhibitor). By blocking the PD-1 receptor on T cells, it prevents the tumor from suppressing the immune response, but it can also lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs) due to the loss of peripheral tolerance.
Flashcard 752: One possible adverse effect of class IV antiarrhythmics is AV _____ due to decreased conduction through the AV node
Answer: block
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular (Antiarrhythmics)
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Flashcard 753: Which antacid is associated with hypercalcemia (milk-alkali syndrome) and rebound acid increase?
_____
Answer: Calcium carbonate
Extra:
First Aid Pharmacology: GI (Antacids)
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Flashcard 754: Compared to other hypnotics, ramelteon has relatively _____ side effects and is _____ to use in geriatric patients
Answer: few
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 755: _____ is the maximal effect a drug can produce
Answer: Efficacy
Extra:
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Flashcard 756: What type of β-blocker is esmolol?
_____
Answer: Selective β1 antagonist (cardioselective)
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (β-blockers)
Watch Beta blockers [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pharmacology/units/medical-pharmacology-autonomic-drugs/videos/medical-pharmacology-autonomic-drugs-sympathetic-beta-blockers?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/cardiology/videos/renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system?index=4]
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Flashcard 757: Activation of β2 adrenergic receptors on ciliary bodies causes _____ aqueous humor production
Answer: increased
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Sympathomimetics)
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Flashcard 758: _____ and Nedocromil prevent mast cell degranulation (used for asthma prophylaxis)
Answer: Cromolyn sodium
Extra:
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Flashcard 759: What is the effect of β-blockers alone on ejection time?
_____
Answer: Increased
Extra:
First Aid Pharmacology: Cardiovascular
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Flashcard 760: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can prevent the metabolism of tyramine (e.g. from wine or cheese ingestion), causing a(n) _____ crisis
Answer: hypertensive
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (α drugs)
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