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What effect do dopamine agonists have on prolactin? dopamine antagonists?
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agonists (Bromocriptine) - inhibit prolactin release
antagonists - increase prolactin production |
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How do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work?
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block the production of hydrogen ions. Therefore, sodium cannot be removed from the lumen by the Na/H pump. Sodium and H2O stay in lumen and are excreted
Mild diuresis |
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Where do Loop diuretics act? Thiazides?
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Loop - ascending loop of Henle - they block the Na/K/Cl co-transport system.
Thiazides - distal tubule - inhibit the Na/Cl transporter |
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What ar osmotic agents used for?
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used for acute renal failure due to shock or trauma, to maintain urine flow following toxic ingestion of substances, and to de crease ICP
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What is nitroglycerin used for?
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DOC for prompt relief of angina due to exertion or emotional stress (stable angina).
sublinguqal nitro plus O2 plus aspirin are DOC for acute presentation of chest pain of suspected cardiac origin |
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Where does Nifedipine has its effects? Verapamil?
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CCB
Nifedipine - primarily affects smooth muscle in peripheral vasculature, little to no effect on the heart Verapamil - affects primarily the heart with some significant vasculature effect. |
