Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Cirrhosis Drugs

QuestionAnswer
non-selective ß-blocker causes splanchnic vasoconstriction nadolol
decreases intestinal NH3 by acting against urease producing bacteria neomycin sulfate
somatostatin analog; inhibits serotonin, gastrin, insulin, glucagon and alters mesenteric/sphlanchnic blood flow promoting hemostasis octreotide
inhibits binding of aldosterone to receptor spironolactone
inhibits sodium-potassium symport in ascending limb furosemide
used in cirrhosis induced hepatic encephalopathy neomycin sulfate
used for bleeding esophageal varicies octreotide and nadolol
used for cirrhosis induced edema spironolactone and furosemide
causes nephro and ototoxicity neomycin sulfate
causes gynecomastia spironolactone
monitor B12 levels, cholelithiasis, hypothyroidism, anemia octreotide
avoid NSAIDs spironolactone and furosemide
aides in hydrolysis of fats, proteins and starches pancrelipase
interacts with iron salts, iron, multivitamins pancrelipase
monitor growth and development pancrelipase
titrate "low and go slow" pancrelipase
how do you monitor the effectivity of neomycin sulfate? clinical improvement
used after removal of >5L paracentesis albumin 25%
how long for diuretics to reach "steady state"? and how often should you adjust dose? 3-5 days
don't use with DM or renal impairment octreotide
which 2 cirrhosis drugs are pricy? octreotide and albumin 25%
Created by: duanea00
Popular Pharmacology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards