Autonomic/CV Drugs US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Autonomic/CV Drugs Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 241: Cyclophosphamide must be bioactivated by the _____ in order to function
Answer: liver
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Flashcard 242: _____ and nalbuphine are κ-opioid receptor agonists and μ-opioid receptor antagonists
Answer: Pentazocine
Extra: First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
Bootcamp video: https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/psychiatry/videos/substance-misuse?index=4
Flashcard 243: Prostacyclin analogs (epoprostenol/iloprost) can cause decreased platelet aggregation and are potent _____
Answer: vasodilators
Extra: Prostacyclin (PGI2) inhibits platelet aggregation and promotes vasodilation, opposing the actions of Thromboxane A2 (TXA2).
Flashcard 244: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (e.g. acarbose, miglitol) are used to control the _____ glucose spike
Answer: postprandial
Extra: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (e.g., acarbose, miglitol) inhibit the brush-border enzyme alpha-glucosidase, delaying carbohydrate hydrolysis and glucose absorption. This primarily reduces postprandial glucose levels.
Side effects: GI upset (flatulence, diarrhea) due to fermentation of undigested carbohydrates by colonic flora.
Flashcard 245: Regular insulin is characterized by _____ action and duration
Answer: short
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Endocrine (diabetes)
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Flashcard 246: Initially immune thrombocytopenia can be treated with steroids, but if it becomes refractory the patient can be given _____\n\nBonus: what drug inhibits the macrophages?
Answer: rituximab
Extra: Fostamatinib is a spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor.
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Flashcard 247: Valproate is a(n) _____ of CYP-450
Answer: inhibitor
Extra:
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Flashcard 248: Trastuzumab is an IgG monoclonal antibody against the _____ receptor
Answer: Her2/Neu
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Flashcard 249: Organic nitrates are metabolized and release _____
Answer: nitric oxide
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular (Nitrates)
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Flashcard 250: Deferoxamine, deferasirox, and deferiprone are iron _____
Answer: chelators
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