Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 901: At which site do SGLT2 inhibitors block reabsorption of glucose? _____

Answer: Proximal tubule of the nephron

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Endocrine (diabetes)

Flashcard 902: _____ is a T3 hormone analog used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema

Answer: Liothyronine

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Endocrine

Flashcard 903: Thromboxane A2 is synthesized and released by activated platelets and causes platelet _____ and vasoconstriction

Answer: aggregation

Extra: Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) is synthesized from arachidonic acid by COX-1 in platelets. It is a potent platelet aggregator and vasoconstrictor, opposing the effects of Prostacyclin (PGI2).

Flashcard 904: What drug class do mifepristone and ulipristal belong to? _____

Answer: Anti-progestins

Flashcard 905: Class IV antiarrhythmics block activated and inactivated _____-type calcium channels

Answer: L

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular (Antiarrhythmics)

Flashcard 906: Phase _____ of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade is characterized as prolonged depolarization

Answer: I

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych #REF!

Flashcard 907: Anthracyclines can target hair follicles, resulting in _____

Answer: alopecia

Flashcard 908: Mifepristone is an anti-progestin used to terminate pregnancy when combined with _____

Answer: misoprostol (PGE1 analog)

Flashcard 909: Fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies may occur with _____ intake, which can be used to treat constipation

Answer: mineral oil

Flashcard 910: Which chemotherapeutic drug can be used in the treatment of sickle cell anemia? _____

Answer: Hydroxyurea