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Pharmacology

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CI in pregnancy   ARBs, ACEI, radio I for thyroid, nitroprusside (for HTN emergency)  
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ACEI AEs   Cough; Angioedema; Hyperkalemia; Rash; CI in PG; use cautiously in renal artery stenosis (RAS)  
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ARBs AEs   Hyperkalemia; Angioedema (rare, 10% cross-over); CI in PG; cautious use in RAS; check kidney function  
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Diuretics: AEs   Hypokalemia; Volume depletion; Gout; increased insulin resistance; hyponatremia; increased chol levels  
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DHP CCBs: AEs   Ankle edema; Flushing; HA; Increased HR  
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Diltiazem/Verapamil: AEs   Bradycardia; Constipation  
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If elevated uric acid:   cannot use diuretic  
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PPI AE   Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, HA; poss C diff; hip fx risk if used LT  
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retrobulbar neuritis is potential adverse effect of:   ethambutol  
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sulfonamides cause hemolytic rxn in pts with:   G6PD def  
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cataracts can be 2/2:   corticosteroids, lovastatin  
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ototoxic:   AGs (streptomycin, neomycin), chloramphenicol  
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Meds that increase glucose   diuretics, estrogens, beta blockers, corticosteroids  
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Meds that decrease glucose:   acetaminophen, alcohol, propanolol, anabolic steroids  
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Contraindications to continuing certain oral DM agents   Worsened hepatic fn; advanced CHF  
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Oral DM agents: If creatinine >1.5 (M) or 1.4 (F):   stop metformin  
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Oral DM agents: Contrast dye load / cardiac catheterization:   hold metformin  
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Drugs that cause Hyperprolactinemia   Anti-DA (Anti-psychotics; Reglan); TCAs; SSRI; Verapamil; Alcohol, esp Beer; Heroin; Cocaine  
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levothyroxine AE   Osteoporosis; Inc cardiac contractility; Inc risk of A-fib; Allergic rxn dye in tablets  
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PTU & Tapazole AE:   Benign rash; potl agranulocytosis; hepatotoxicity  
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hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) may be 2/2:   amiodarone: type I (xs thy hor; may cause ophthalmopathy) or type II (destructive thyroiditis)  
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in hypoPTH, avoid:   phenothiazines & furosemide  
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TZDs CI in:   CHF (esp NYHA 3 or 4) or liver dz  
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may cause osteomalacia   PHENYTOIN; tegretol, valproate, barbiturates  
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statins AE   myositis (esp w/niacin or fibrate)  
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fibrates AE   myositis, cholelithiasis, hepatitis  
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nephrotoxic (avoid in nephrotic syndrome):   NSAIDs, aminoglycosides  
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PDE-5 (for ED) AE   HA, flushing, dyspepsia, rhinitis, visual disturbance  
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Estrogens and progestins Black Box warning:   should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease  
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Progestin CI   Hypersensitivity to progestins; Active thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disorders or cerebral hemorrhage; Impaired liver function or dz; BrCa or genital ca; Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding  
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Most common HRT AE   breast tenderness, HA, irregular bleeding  
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Prometrium is contraindicated in anyone with an allergy to:   Peanuts  
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When HRT is tapered what is the most common withdrawal vasomotor symptom   Hot flashes  
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Estrogens and progestins should not be used for the prevention of:   Cardiovascular dz  
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What are the absolute contraindications for estrogen   Breast cancer, estrogen-dependent neoplasia, undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding, thromboembolic disease, pregnancy, porphyria, active liver disease  
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Risks associated with HRT   Breast cancer, endometrial cancer, thromboembolic events, increased risk of dementia  
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Unopposed estrogen can lead to   Endometrial cancer  
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Increased risk of ovarian cysts with:   IUD (esp Mirena)  
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Risks of tx of cervical abnormalities   Antibodies to sperm; Cervical Stenosis; Incompetent Cervix; Missing a significant lesion  
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endomet bx CI   PG; infxn; diathesis, cerv stenosis or ca (refer)  
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endomet bx: most common AE:   Cramping  
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Acyclovir is Category:   C  
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Pre-eclampsia tx: Loss of patellar reflexes is observed at magnesium levels of __mg/dL or higher   10  
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Pre-eclampsia tx: Respiratory paralysis may occur at magnesium levels of __ or higher   15  
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What are the risks of parenteral pain management in labor (fentanyl PCA)   Maternal risk for aspiration and respiratory depression, fetal risk for respiratory depression (common need for Narcan at delivery)  
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What are the contraindications of labor induction   Prior classical c-section, active genital herpes, placenta or vasa previa, umbilical cord prolapse, transverse lie  
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tPA absolute CI (<3 hr)   CT: bleed/comp (AVM); BP >185 or >110; recent stroke/ICH/ IC surg; bleed elsewhere; anticoag use; plt <100K; h/o seizure preceding stroke  
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tPA CI (3-4.5 hr)   >85 yo; NIH-SS >25; h/o both stroke/DM  
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Carbamazepine fx on PHT   decrease PHT conc  
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Valpro DI   Most sig: on CBZ & PB  
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Valpro AE   Hepatotox (watch out in kids); pancreatitis; N/V; wt; ataxia/tremor; alopecia; rash; plt dysfn; teratogen  
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AED to adj dose for renal:   Gabapentin, pregabalin, zonisamide, Keppra, Sabril  
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Hepatic dosing considerations:   zonisamide, Valp  
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AED & PG   New gen drugs: most Class C; Class D = PHT, CBZ; Valpro is worst  
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BCNU AE   fatigue, low blood counts, pulmo fibrosis  
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Brain tumor: CTx DI:   Dex (closing BBB); phenobarbital (dec nitrosourea efficacy); anti-epileptics (affect CTx metabm)  
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Drug causes of physiologic tremor   Amphetamines, theophylline, lithium, valproate  
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Beta blockers are CI for essential tremor in:   COPD; asthma; DM; bradycardia; AV conduction probs  
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Lithium: caution   Renal dz, diuretic use, CV disease, PG, DI; life-threatening AE’s w/ lithium intoxication  
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Beta blockers: CI/cautions:   Asthma, decompensated HF (?), PVD (non-selective agents), IDDM (may mask signs of hypoglycemia)  
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DA agonists: ergot derivatives: AE   retroperitoneal, pleural & pericardial fibrosis; Cardiac valve fibrosis  
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DA agonists: AE   Anticholinergic s/s; ortho hypoTN; syncope; Dyskinesias; impulse control disorders (compulsive gambling/binge eating)  
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DA: DI   CYP3A4 inhib (protease inhibs, antifungal, macrolides); Serotonin modulators (serotonin syndrome)  
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Tolcapone (COMT inhib) monitoring   LFTs baseline, then every 2-4 weeks for 6 months, then periodically  
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MG: drugs to avoid   NM blockers; quinine; macrolides, FQ; botox; beta/CCB; IV contrast  
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Amantadine AE   ankle edema; livedo reticularis; convulsion (at higher doses)  
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Drugs that exacerbate psoriasis   Lithium; Beta-blockers; Antimalarials; Systemic steroids  
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Phenytoin AE   lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness  
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Levodopa AE   N/V; postural hypotension; cardiac arrhythmia; mental disturbance; dyskinesias (TD; on-off fx or wearing-off fx: shorten interval); psychomotor excitation (agitation, hypomanic)  
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HTN tx CI in PG   ACEI & ARB  
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HTN tx CI   BB: CI in asthma; thiazides: gout or hyponatremia; AA or K-sparing diuretics: poss hyperkalemia  
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flu vax CI in:   egg allergy; acute febrile illness; low plts  
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Nonspecific NSAIDs: Side effects:   HTN, GI, altered renal function, MI (ibuprofen and diclofenac)  
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Joint & Soft Tissue Injections/ Aspirations: CI   Intra-tendinous injections (future rupture likely); drug allergies; steroids are immunosuppressive  
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Joint & Soft Tissue Injections/ Aspirations: Side effects   Tendon rupture, Infection, Hypopigmentation, Fat atrophy, Steroid flare; caution in diabetics  
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Beta blockers AEs   Hypotension; Decrease HR, heart block; May worsen HF symptoms; CNS (fatigue, malaise, depression); Bronchospasm (use ß1 selective agents)  
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Fibrinolytics: absolute CI   Prior hemorrhagic CVA; any cerebrovascular events < 1 year; active internal bleeding; Known intracranial neoplasm; suspected aortic dissection  
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Fibrinolytics: relative CI   BP > 180/110; Use of anticoags w/ INR > 2; Noncompressible vascular punctures; Prolonged CPR (> 10 minutes); PG or Menstruation; Trauma < 2-4 weeks prior; Major surgery < 3 weeks prior  
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aminoglycoside toxicity:   ototoxicity; renal tox (also excreted renally)  
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HCV tx: ribavirin: CI in:   CI in advanced liver dz, psych dz, poss renal, cardiac, DM retinopathy  
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