Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Flashcard 1351: _____ is stronger than _____ (hydrocodone/hydromorphone)

Answer: Hydromorphone

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Flashcard 1352: _____ is generally avoided in patients with a recent MI due to its potential for dose-dependent QT prolongation

Answer: Citalopram

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Flashcard 1353: What drug class do clopidogrel, ticagrelor, and prasugrel belong to? _____

Answer: ADP (P2Y12) receptor inhibitors

Flashcard 1354: Initial therapy for male pattern baldness? _____ Treatment for women? _____

Answer: Minoxidil topically, and finasteride orally

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Flashcard 1355: _____ is responsible for ↑ DVT risk

Answer: Estrogen

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Flashcard 1356: Do cardioselective β-blockers reduce mortality in CHF and post-MI? _____

Answer: Yes

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Flashcard 1357: Hematemesis/diarrhea and shock and anion gap metabolic acidosis → hepatic necrosis / bowel obstruction = _____ poisoning

Answer: iron

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Flashcard 1358: DOC for mild IBD = _____ DOC for moderate IBD = _____ DOC for severe IBD = TNF-a inhibitor (Infliximab, for Crohn) vs. Surgery (UC) DOC for IBD flares = steroids

Answer: 5-aminosalicylates (sulfasalazine, mesalamine)

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Flashcard 1359: Prior to removal of a pheochromocytoma, irreversible _____, such as phenoxybenzamine are administered, followed by _____

Answer: α-antagonists

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Flashcard 1360: Excessive energy drinks can cause _____ intoxication

Answer: caffeine

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