Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Alpha-blockers have a mild effect on prostate growth or PSA level _____

Hint: T/F

What drug intoxication presents as anxiety/paranoia/tachycardia, euphoria, increased appetite, and dry mouth? _____

Bupropion may cause _____, especially in anorexic or bulimic patients

Hyperkalemia and ACE-I / spironolactone and mild elevation of creatinine = _____

Hint: cause of hyperkalemia

Raloxifene can increase DVT risk _____

Hint: T/F

What is the recommended treatment for gout in patients with cirrhosis or congestive heart failure? _____

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (e.g. acarbose, miglitol) are infrequently prescribed due to their ability to cause _____ side effects

PTU and methimazole = possibly fatal _____

Hint: adverse effect

Labetalol = _____

Hint: drug class

Severe post-op pain is managed with _____

Hint: treatment