Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 921: Is acetaminophen useful as an anti-inflammatory agent? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 922: What is the mechanism of action of warfarin? _____

Answer: Epoxide reductase inhibitor

Flashcard 923: Propylthiouracil (PTU) and Methimazole are associated with a(n) _____ rash

Answer: maculopapular skin

Flashcard 924: Guanfacine is _____ effective than Clonidine in the treatment of ADHD

Answer: more

Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Autonomics

Flashcard 925: Which anticoagulant, warfarin or heparin, is used for chronic anticoagulation? _____

Answer: Warfarin

Flashcard 926: Patients taking exogenous testosterone can develop hormone imbalances, resulting in _____ testes, low sperm count, and gynecomastia

Answer: small

Flashcard 927: What adverse effect is associated with celecoxib use? _____

Answer: Increased risk of thrombosis

Flashcard 928: Thrombolytics result in a(n) _____ PT and _____ PTT

Answer: elevated

Flashcard 929: _____ is a(n) GH receptor antagonist, which may be used to treat acromegaly

Answer: Pegvisomant

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal * may cause increased growth hormone levels

Flashcard 930: Brimonidine is a(n) _____ adrenergic agonist used to treat chronic open angle glaucoma

Answer: α2

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Sympathomimetics)