Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Patients being treated with Imatinib can experience side effects of _____ retention

What class of drugs inhibits the enzyme HMG CoA reductase? _____

Loop diuretics may cause _____-toxicity as an adverse effect

What laboratory function tests should be checked when using amiodarone? _____

Hint: 3

Bile acid resins (e.g. cholestyramine) indirectly _____ HMG CoA reductase activity and thus _____ cholesterol synthesis by the liver

Mycophenolate mofetil use is associated with _____-tension

What classes of diuretics are characterized by increased urine K+? _____

Hint: 2

Dextromethorphan is an antitussive that has mild _____ effects when used in excess and thus has mild abuse potential

Loop diuretics induce expression of _____, which leads to synthesis of prostaglandins (e.g. PGE)

Alemtuzumab can be used to treat _____ leukemia