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Hy - Essential Pharm - One-Liners

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Time it takes for amount of drug to fall to half of its value, constant in first order kinetics (majority of drugs)   Half-life (T1/2)  
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This step of metabolism makes drug more hydrophilic and hence augments elimination   Phase I  
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Inducers of Cytochrome P450 (CYP450)   Barbiturates, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and rifampin  
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Inhibitors of CYP450   Cimetidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, isoniazid and grapefruit  
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Ability of drug to produce a biologic effect   Efficacy  
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Mechanism of action (MOA) utilizes intracellular receptors   Thyroid and steroid hormones  
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MOA utilizes transmembrane receptors   Insulin  
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Antidote used for organophosphate/anticholinesterase poisoning   Atropine, pralidoxime (2-PAM)  
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Antidote used for acetaminophen (APAP) toxicity   N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)  
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Antidote used for heparin toxicity   Protamine  
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Antidote used for warfarin toxicity   Vitamin and Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)  
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Antidote for tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), streptokinase   Aminocaproic acid  
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Antidote used for opioid toxicity   Naloxone (IV), naltrexone (PO)  
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Antidote used for benzodiazepine toxicity   Flumazenil  
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Interaction with this drug requires dose reduction of 6-MP   Allopurinol  
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May protect against doxorubicin toxic by scavenging free radicals   Dexrazoxane  
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Blows DNA (breaks DNA strands), limiting SE is pulmonary fibrosis   Bleomycin  
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Interact with microtubules (but unlike vinca which prevent disassembly of tubules), it stabilizes tubulin and cells remain frozen in metaphase   Paclitaxel (taxol)  
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Anti-estrogen used for estrogen receptor + breast cancer   Tamoxifen  
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Anti-emetics used in association with anti-cancer drugs that are 5-HT3 (serotonin receptor subtype ) antagonist   Odansetron, granisetron  
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Dopamine (DA) agonist (for Parkinson's disease), used also for hyperprolactinemia   Bromocriptine  
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Hormone inhibiting prolactin release   Dopamine  
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ACTH analog used for diagnosis of patients with corticosteroid abnormality   Cosyntropin  
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Synthetic analog of ADH hormone used for diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis   Desmopressin (DDAVP)  
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Most widely used thyroid drugs such as Synthroid and Levoxyl contain   L-thyroxine (T4)  
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Thioamide less likely to cross placenta, inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 in high doses, and should be used with extreme caution in pregnancy   PTU  
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PTU (propylthiouracil) MOA   Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking iodination of the tyrosine residues of thyroglobulin  
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Some side effects of corticosteroids   Osteopenia, impaired wound healing, inc. risk of infection, inc. appetite, HTN, edema, PUD, euphoria, psychosis  
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Diuretic used to antagonize aldosterone receptors   Spironolactone  
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Common SE of spironolactone   Gynecomastia and hyperkalemia  
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Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used for prevention of osteoporosis and currently being tested for treatment of breast cancer (Stars study)   Raloxifene  
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Non-steroidal estrogen agonist causes clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in daughters of women who used it during pregnancy   Diethylstilbestrol (DES)  
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Converted to more active form DHT by 5 alpha-reductase   Testosterone  
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Drug is used with testosterone for male fertility   Leuprolide  
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Product of proinsulin cleavage used to assess insulin abuse   C-peptide  
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Exogenous insulin   Little C-peptide  
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Long acting insulin   Ultralente (humulin U)  
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Amino acid derivative   Nateglinide  
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Increase bone density, also being tested for breast CA tx.   Raloxifene (SERM-selective estrogen receptor modulator)  
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Used intranasally and decreases bone resorption   Calcitonin (salmon prep)  
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Drug that causes contraction of the uterus   Oxytocin  
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Distribution of histamine receptors H1, H2, and H3   Smooth muscle; stomach, heart, and mast cells; nerve endings, CNS respectively  
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Prototype antagonist of H1 and H2 receptors   Diphenhydramine and impromidine respectively  
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1st generation antihistamine that is highly sedating   Diphendydramine  
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2nd generation antihistamines   Fexofenadine, loratadine, and cetirizine  
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H2 blocker that causes the most interactions with other drugs   Cimetidine  
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5HT-1d agonist used for migraine headaches "   Sumatriptan, naratriptan, and rizatriptan  
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Agents for reduction of postpartum bleeding   Ergonovine and ergotamine  
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Agents used in treatment of carcinoid tumor   Ketanserin cyproheptadine, and phenoxybenzamine  
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"5HT-3 antagonist used in chemotherapeutic induced    
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emesis "   "Ondansetron, granisetron,  
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dolasetron and alosetron "    
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DOC of chemo induced nausea and vomiting   Odansetron  
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Ergot alkaloid used as an illicit drug   LSD  
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Dopamine agonist used in hyperprolactinemia   Bromocriptine  
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Mediator of tissue pain, edema, inactivated by ACE, and may be a contributing factor to the development of angioedema   Bradykinin  
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Drug causing depletion of substance P (vasodilator)   Capsaicin  
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Prostaglandins that cause abortions   Prostaglandin E1 (misoprostol) PGE2, and PGF2alpha  
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Inhibitor of lipoxygenase   Zileuton  
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Used in pediatrics to maintain patency of ductus arteriosis   PGE1  
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Prostaglandin used in the treatment impotence   Alprostadil  
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MOA and effect of nitric oxide   Stimulates cGMP which leads to vascular smooth muscle relaxation  
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Muscarinic antagonist used in asthma   Ipratropium  
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MOA action of cromolyn   Mast cell stabilizer  
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SE of long term (>5 days) corticosteroid therapy and remedy   Adrenal suppression and weaning slowly, respectively  
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MOA of quinolones   Inhibit DNA gyrase  
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Drug used for MRSA   Vancomycin  
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Vancomycin MOA   Blocks peptidoglycan synthesis  
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Meningitis prophylaxis in exposed patients   Rifampin  
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Technique used to diagnose perianal itching, and the drug used to treat it   "Scotch tape technique  
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and mebendazole"    
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MOA of sulfonamides   Inhibit dihydropteroate synthase  
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Cheap wide spectrum antibiotic DOC of otitis media   Amoxicillin  
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DOC for tx of pseudomembranous colitis   Metronidazole  
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Anemia caused by trimethoprim   Megaloblastic anemia  
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DOC for giardia, bacterial vaginosis, pseudomembranous colitis, and trichomonas   Metronidazole  
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Treatment for TB patients (think RIPE)   Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol  
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Common side effect of Rifampin   Red urine discoloration  
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DOC for influenza A   Amantadine  
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DOC for RSV   Ribavirin  
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HIV antiviral class known to have severe drug interactions by causing inhibition of metabolism   Protease inhibitors  
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Drug used for N. gonorrhea in females   Ceftriaxone  
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DOC for herpes and its MOA   Acyclovir and inhibits thymidine kinase Acyclovir and inhibits thymidine kinase  
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Anti-microbials that cause hemolysis in G6PD-deficient patients   Sulfonamides  
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Anti-biotic frequently used for chronic UTI prophylaxis   sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim  
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Major effect of benzodiazepines on sleep at high doses   REM is decreased  
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Reason benzos are used cautiously in pregnancy   Ability to cross the placenta  
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Antidote to benzodiazepine overdose (antagonist that reverses the CNS effects)   Flumazenil  
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Agent that is metabolized to acetaldehyde by alcohol dehydrogenase and microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)   Ethanol  
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System that increases in activity with chronic exposure and may contribute to tolerance   MEOS  
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The most common neurologic abnormality in chronic alcoholics   Peripheral neuropathy (also excessive alcohol use is associated with HTN, anemia, and MI)  
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Drugs of choice for generalized tonic-clonic and partial seizures   Valproic acid and Phenytoin  
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Drugs of choice for absence seizures   Ethosuximide and valproic acid  
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Drug of choice for myoclonic seizures   Valproic acid  
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Anti-seizure drugs used also for pain of neuropathic orgin   Gabapentin  
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SE of phenytoin   Gingival hyperplasia, nystagmus, diplopia and ataxia  
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DOC for malignant hyperthermia that may be caused by use of halogenated anesthetics   Dantrolene  
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Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, it accelerates recovery from benzodiazepine overdose   Flumazenil  
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Opioid associated with respiratory depression, but is used in high risk patients who may not survive full general anesthetia   Fentanyl  
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DOC for malignant hyperthermia by acting on the sacroplasmic reticulum or skeletal muscle   Dantrolene  
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Antipsychotics, reserpine at high doses, and MPTP (by-product of illicit meperidine analog) and is irreversible   Drug induced Parkinsonism  
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Side effects occuring in antipsychotics that block dopamine   Hyperprolactinemia, menorrhea, galactorrhea, confusion, mood changes, decreased sexual interest, and weight gain  
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Antipsychotic used in the treatment of psychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia   Risperidone  
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Atypical antipsychotic causing high prolactin levels   Risperidone  
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Drug used in neuroleptic malignant syndrome   Dantrolene  
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Antipsychotic having the strongest autonomic effects   Thioridazine  
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Agent having no effect on D2 receptors, blocks D4, reserved for resistant schizophrenia, and can cause agranulocytosis   Clozapine  
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Anti-psychotic not shown to cause tardive dyskinesia   Clozapine  
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Major route of elimination for Lithium   Kidneys  
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Patients being treated with lithium, who are dehydrated, or taking diuretics concurrently, could develop   Lithium toxicity  
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DOC for bipolar affective disorder   Lithium  
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SE of lithium   Tremor, sedation, ataxia, aphasia, thyroid enlargement, and reversible diabetes insipidus  
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TCA used in chronic pain, enuresis, and ADD   Imipramine  
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Heterocyclic antidepressants least likely to affect sexual performance, used for management of nicotine withdrawal, SE's include dizziness, dry mouth, aggravation of psychosis, and seizures   Bupropion  
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Activation of these receptors close Ca2+ ion channels to inhibit neurotransmitter release   Presynaptic mu, delta, and kappa receptors  
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Tolerance to all effects of opioid agonists can develop except   Miosis and constipation  
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Opioid used in the management of withdrawal states   Methadone  
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Opioid available trans-dermally   Fentanyl  
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Opioid that can be given PO, by epidural, and IV, which helps to relieve the dyspnea of pulmonary edema   Morphine  
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Moderate opioid agonists   Codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone  
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Opioid antagonist that is given IV and had short DOA   Naloxone  
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Opioid antagonist that is given orally in alcohol dependency programs   Naltrexone  
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Readily detected markers that may assist in diagnosis of the cause of a drug overdose include   Changes in heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, body temperature, sweating, bowel signs, and pupillary responses  
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Leads to respiratory depression progressing to coma and death   Overdose of opioids  
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This agent may cause more severe, rapid and intense symptoms to a recovering addict   Naloxone  
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"Date rape drug"   Flunitrazepam (rohypnol)  
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These agents are CNS depressants   Ethanol, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines  
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Treatments available for nicotine addiction   Patches, gum, nasal spray, psychotherapy, and bupropion  
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THC is active ingredient, SE's include impairment of judgment, and reflexes, decreases in blood pressure and psychomotor performance occur   Marijuana  
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This agent has greater affinity for muscarinic receptors and used for postoperative and neurogenic ileus and urinary retention   Bethanechol  
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Toxicity of organophosphate:   DUMBELSS (diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchoconstriction, excitation of skeletal muscle and CNS, lacrimation, salivation, and sweating)  
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Treat manifestations of Parkinson's disease and EPS   Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl  
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Treatment of motion sickness   Scopolamine  
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Produce mydriasis and cycloplegia   Atropine, homatropine tropicamide  
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Bronchodilation in asthma and COPD   Ipratropium  
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Pneumonic for beta receptors   You have 1 heart (Beta 1) and 2 lungs (Beta 2)  
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This is the drug of choice for anaphylactic shock   Epinephrine  
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These agents decrease blood flow or increase blood pressure, are local decongestant, and used in therapy of spinal shock (temporary maintenance of blood pressure which may help maintain perfusion   Alpha1 agonists  
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Alpha 1 agonist toxicity   Hypertension  
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Selective Alpha 1 blocker used for hypertension, BPH, may cause first dose orthostatic hypotension   Prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin  
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SelectiveB1 Receptor blockers that may be useful in treating patients with asthma   Acebutolol, atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol  
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This beta blocker lacks local anesthetic activity (decreases protective reflexes and increases the risk of corneal ulceration) and used in treating glaucoma   Timolol  
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These Beta blockers decrease aqueous secretion   Timolol (nonselective), betaxolol (selective)  
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Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)   Ace inhibitors  
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Captopril and enalapril (-OPRIL ending) are   Ace inhibitors  
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SE of ACE inhibitors   Dry cough, hyperkalemia  
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Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in   pregnancy and with K+  
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Losartan and valsartan block   Angiotensin receptor  
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Angiotensin receptor blockers do NOT cause   Dry cough  
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CCB contraindicated in CHF   Verapamil  
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SE of CCB   Constipation, edema, and headache  
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Reduce heart rate, contractility, and O2 demand   Beta-blockers  
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Cardioselective Beta 1-blockers   Atenolol, acebutolol, and metoprolol  
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SE of beta blockers   Bradycardia, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, decrease in HDL, and increase in Triglycerols (TG)  
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Alpha 1selective blockers   Prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin (-AZOSIN ending)  
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A1a-selective blocker used for BPH   Tamsulosin (Flomax)  
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SE of alpha blockers   Orthostatic hypotension (especially with first dose) and reflex tachycardia  
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Methyldopa is contraindicated in   Geriatrics due to its CNS (depression) effects  
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SE of hydralazine   Lupus-like syndrome  
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Diuretic used for mountain sickness and glaucoma   Acetazolamide  
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SE of acetazolamide   Paresthesias, alkalization of the urine (which may ppt. Ca salts), hypokalemia, acidosis, and encephalopathy in patients with hepatic impairment  
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Site of action of loop diuretics   Thick ascending limb  
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SE of loop (furosemide) diuretics   Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and ototoxicity  
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Loops lose and thiazide diuretics retain   Calcium  
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Site of action of thiazide diuretics   Work at early distal convoluted tubule  
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SE of thiazide (HCTZ) diuretics   Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and hyperglycemia  
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Potassium sparing diuretics inhibit   Na+/K+ exchange  
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Diuretic used to treat primary aldosteronism   Spironolactone  
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SE of spironolactone   Gynecomastia hyperkalemia, and impotence  
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Osmotic diuretic used for increased intracranial pressure   Mannitol  
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ADH agonist used for pituitary diabetes insipidus   Desmopressin (DDAVP)  
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MOA of class I A (eg. Procainamide), class IB (eg. Lidocaine), and class IC (eg. Flecainide) antiarrhythmics   Sodium channel blockers  
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SE of procainamide   Lupus-like syndrome  
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Limiting side effect of Quinidine   Prolongs QT interval  
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DOC for management of acute Ventricular arrhythmias   Lidocaine  
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Life threatening cardiac event that prolong QT leads to   Torsades de pointes  
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MOA of sildenafil (Viagra)   Inhibits phosphodiesterase-5, enhancing effects of nitric oxide-activated increases in cGMP  
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MOA of nitrates   Relax vascular smooth muscle, at low doses dilate veins and at high doses dilate arterioles  
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Vitamin K dependent anticoagulant   Warfarin (PT)  
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Heparin (PTT) increases activity of   Antithrombin 3  
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Antidote to reverse actions of heparin   Protamine sulfate  
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SE of Aspirin   GI bleeding  
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MOA of thrombolytics   Degradation of fibrin clots and are administered  
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Thrombolytics are used for   Pulmonary embolism and DVT  
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Agent for pernicious anemia   Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12)  
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Agent used for megaloblastic anemia (but does NOT reverse neurologic symptoms) and decrease neural tube defects during pregnancy   Folic acid  
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Agent used for anemias associated with renal failure   Erythropoietin  
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Drug or foods (grapefruit juice) that increase statin effect   Inhibit Cytochrome P450 3A4  
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Monitoring parameter to obtain before initiation of STATINS   LFT's  
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Decreases liver triglycerol synthesis   Niacin  
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SE of niacin   Cutaneous flush  
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Fibrates (gemfibrozil) increase activity of   Lipoprotein lipase  
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Agent used for closure of patent ductus arteriosus   Indomethacin  
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Acetaminophen only has   Antipyretic and analgesic activity  
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Antidote for acetaminophen toxicity   N-acetylcysteine  
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DMARDs are slow acting drugs for   Rheumatic disease  
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NSAIDS used in gout   Indomethacin and phenylbutazone  
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Allopurinol treats chronic gout by inhibiting   Xanthine oxidase  
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