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Ch. 11: Antihypertensive Agents
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Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
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Ace inhibitors
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Captopril and enalapril (-PRIL ending) are
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Ace inhibitors
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SE of ACE inhibitors
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Dry cough, hyperkalemia
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Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in
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pregnancy and with K+
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Losartan and valsartan block
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Angiotensin receptor
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Angiotensin receptor blockers do NOT cause
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Dry cough
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Block L-type calcium channel
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Calcium channel blockers
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CCB contraindicated in CHF
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Verapamil
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CCB with predominate effect on arteriole dilation
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Nifedipine
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SE of CCB
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Constipation, edema, and headache
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Reduce heart rate, contractility, and O2 demand
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Beta-blockers
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B-blockers that are more cardioselective
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Beta C2001-selective blockers
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Cardioselective Beta 1-blockers
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Atenolol, acebutolol, and metoprolol
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Beta-blockers should be used cautiously in
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Asthma (bronchospastic effects), diabetes (block signs of hypoglycemia) and peripheral vascular disease
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Non-selective Beta-blocker also used for migraine prophylaxis
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Propranolol
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SE of beta blockers
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Bradycardia, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, decrease in HDL, and increase in Triglycerols (TG)
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Alpha 1selective blockers
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Prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin (-AZOSIN ending)
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Non-selective Alpha1blockers use to treat pheochromocytoma
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Phenoxybenzamine
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For rebound HTN from rapid clonidine withdrawal
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Phentolamine
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A1a-selective blocker with no effects on HTN used for BPH
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Tamsulosin (Flomax)
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SE of alpha blockers
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Orthostatic hypotension (especially with first dose) and reflex tachycardia
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Presynaptic Alpha 2 agonist used in HTN, and acts centrally
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Clonidine, and methyldopa
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SE of methyldopa
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Positive Comb's test, depression
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Methyldopa is contraindicated in
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Geriatrics due to its CNS (depression) effects
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SE of clonidine
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Rebound HTN, sedation, dry mouth
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Direct vasodilator of arteriolar smooth muscle
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Hydralazine
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SE of hydralazine
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Lupus-like syndrome
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Arterial vasodilator that works by opening K+ channels
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Minoxidil
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SE of minoxidil
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Hypertrichosis
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IV Drug used Hypertensive Crisis
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Nitroprusside
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Nitroprusside vasodilates
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Arteries and veins
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Toxicity caused by nitroprusside and treatment
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Cyanide toxicity treated with sodium thiosulfate
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SelectiveB1 Receptor blockers that may be useful in treating patients even though they have asthma
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Acebutolol, atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol
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Combined alpha and beta blocking agents that may have application in treatment of CHF
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Labetalol and carvedilol
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Beta blockers partial agonist activity (intrinsic sympathomimetic activity) cause some bronchodilation and may have an advantage in treating patients with asthma
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Pindolol and acebutolol
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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
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Timolol
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This parenteral beta blocker is a short acting (minutes)
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Esmolol
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This beta blocker is the longest acting
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Nadolol
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These beta blockers are less lipid soluble
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Acebutolol and atenolol
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This beta blocker is highly lipid soluble and may account for side effects such as nightmares
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Propranolol
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Clinical uses of these agents include treatment of HTN, angina, arrhythmias, and chronic CHF
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Beta blockers
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Toxicity of these agents include bradycardia, AV blockade, exacerbation of acute CHF, signs of hypoglycemia may be masked (tachycardia, tremor, and anxiety)
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Beta blockers
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Ch. 13: Heart Failure
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MOA of Cardiac glycosides (eg. digoxin)
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Indirectly increase intracellular calcium and cardiac contractility by inhibit Na+/K+ ATPase
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Digoxin is used in
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Atrial fibrillation and CHF
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Digoxin toxicity can be precipitated by
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Hypokalemia
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Antidote for digoxin toxicity
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Digibind
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors that increase mortality and have been found to have NO beneficial effects
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Amrinone and milrinone
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SE of amrinone
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Thrombocytopenia
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Beta 1 agonists used in acute CHF
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Dobutamine and dopamine
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Diuretics work in CHF by
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Reducing preload
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Beta blockers work in CHF by
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Reducing progression of heart failure (never use in acute heart failure)
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Peptide drug used to treat CHF
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Nesiritide (BNP)
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Increasing sodium excretion and decreases arterial and venous tone
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SE of nesiritide
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Excessive hypotension and kidney failure
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Agent used in CHF that is a selective alpha and nonselective beta blocker
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Carvedilol
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Agent used in acutely decompensated CHF resembling natriuretic peptide
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Nesiritide (Natrecor)
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Ch. 14: Antiarrhythmic agents
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MOA of class I A (eg. Procainamide), class IB (eg. Lidocaine), and class IC (eg. Flecainide) antiarrhythmics
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Sodium channel blockers
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SE of procainamide
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Lupus-like syndrome
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Limiting side effect of Quinidine
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Prolongs QT interval
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Other side effects of Quinidine
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Thrombocytopenic purpura, and CINCHONISM
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Major drug interaction with Quinidine
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Increases concentration of Digoxin
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DOC for management of acute Ventricular arrhythmias
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Lidocaine
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DOC for digoxin induced arrhythmias
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Phenytoin
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SE of phenytoin
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Gingival hyperplasia
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Class of anti-arrhythmics that has a pro-arrhythmic effect (CAST trial), therefore are used as last line agents
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Class IC (flecainide, propafenone, moricizine)
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Class II antiarrhythmics are
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B-blockers
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Antiarrhythmic that exhibits Class II and III properties
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Sotalol
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Side effect of sotalol
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prolongs QT and PR interval
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Used intravenously for acute arrhythmias during surgery
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Esmolol
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Anti-arrhythmics that decrease mortality
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B-blockers
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MOA of class III antiarrhythmics
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Potassium channel blockers
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Class III antiarrhythmic that exhibits properties of all 4 classes
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Amiodarone
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Specific pharmacokinetic characteristic of amiodarone
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Prolonged half-life, up to six weeks
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Antiarrhythmic effective in most types of arrhythmia
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Amiodarone
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SE of Amiodarone
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Dysfunction, photosensitivity, skin (blue smurf syndrome), Pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid and corneal deposits
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MOA of class IV antiarrhythmics
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Calcium channel blockers
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Life threatening cardiac event that prolong QT leads to
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Torsades de pointes
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Agent to treat torsades de pointes
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Magnesium sulfate
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Drug used supraventricular arrhythmias
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Digoxin
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DOC for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
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Adenosine
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Adenosine's MOA
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Activates acetylcholine sensitive K+ channels in SA and AV node
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Anti-arrhythmic with 15 second duration of action
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Adenosine
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DOC for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; has high efficacy and short duration of action
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Adenosine
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Ch. 15: Diuretics
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
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Acetazolamide
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Diuretic used for mountain sickness and glaucoma
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Acetazolamide
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SE of acetazolamide
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Paresthesias, alkalization of the urine (which may ppt. Ca salts), hypokalemia, acidosis, and encephalopathy in patients with hepatic impairment
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MOA of loop diuretics
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inhibits Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransport
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Site of action of loop diuretics
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Thick ascending limb
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SE of loop (furosemide) diuretics
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Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and ototoxicity
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Aminoglycosides used with loop diuretics potentiate adverse effect
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Ototoxicity
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Loops lose and thiazide diuretics retain
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Calcium
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MOA of thiazide diuretics
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Inhibit Na+/Cl- cotransport
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Site of action of thiazide diuretics
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Work at early distal convoluted tubule
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Class of drugs that may cause cross-sensitivity with thiazide diuretics
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Sulfonamides
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SE of thiazide (HCTZ) diuretics
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Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and hyperglycemia
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Potassium sparing diuretics inhibit
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Na+/K+ exchange
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Diuretic used to treat primary aldosteronism
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Spironolactone
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SE of spironolactone
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Gynecomastia hyperkalemia, and impotence
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Osmotic diuretic used for increased intracranial pressure
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Mannitol
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ADH agonist used for pituitary diabetes insipidus
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Desmopressin (DDAVP)
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Used for SIADH
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Demeclocycline
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SE of demeclocycline
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Bone marrow and teeth discoloration for children under 8 years of age
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Ch. 34: Coagulation Drugs
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Vitamin K dependent anticoagulant
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Warfarin (PT)
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Warfarin is contraindicated in
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Pregnancy
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Anticoagulant of choice in pregnancy
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Heparin
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Heparin (PTT) increases activity of
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Antithrombin 3
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Route of administration of warfarin
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Oral
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Routes of administration of heparin
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IM (only LMW) and IV
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SE of both warfarin and heparin
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Bleeding
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SE of heparin
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Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
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Alternative anticoagulant used if HIT develops
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Lepirudin
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Antidote to reverse actions of warfarin
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Vitamin K or fresh frozen plasma
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Antidote to reverse actions of heparin
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Protamine sulfate
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MOA of aspirin
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Irreversibly blocking cyclooxygenase
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Agent used to treat MI and to reduce incidence of subsequent MI
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Aspirin, metoprolol
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SE of Aspirin
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GI bleeding
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Antiplatelet drug reserved for patients allergic to aspirin
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Ticlopidine
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SE for ticlopidine
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Neutropenia and agranulocytosis
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Effective in preventing TIA's
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Clopidogrel and ticlopidine
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Prevents thrombosis in patients with artificial heart valve
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Dipyridamole
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Block glycoprotein IIb/IIIa involved in platelet cross-linking
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Abciximab, tirofiban and eptifibatide
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MOA of thrombolytics
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Degradation of fibrin clots and are administered IV
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Thrombolytics are used for
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Pulmonary embolism and DVT
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Thrombolytic that can cause allergic reaction
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Streptokinase
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Thrombolytic used for acute MI and ischemic (non hemorrhagic) CVA
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Tissue plasmin activator
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SE of tPA
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Cerebral hemorrhage
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Antidote used for heparin overdose
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Protamine
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Antidote used for warfarin toxicity
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Vitamin and Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
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Antidote for tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), streptokinase
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Aminocaproic acid
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Ch. 36: NSAIDs
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Difference between aspirin and other NSAIDS
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Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase
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Four main actions of NSAIDS
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Anti-inflammatory, analgesia, antipyretic and antiplatelet activity
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Agent used for closure of patent ductus arteriosus
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Indomethacin
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Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infection
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Potential for development of Reye's syndrome
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SE of salicylates
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Tinnitus, GI bleeding
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NSAID also available as an ophthalmic preparation
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Diclofenac
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NSAID available orally, IM and ophthalmically
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Ketoralac
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NSAID that is used for acute condition, such as pre-op anesthesia and has limited duration (<5 days) of use due to nephrotoxicity
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Ketoralac
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Newer NSAID that selectively inhibits COX-2
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Celecoxib
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COX 2 inhibitors may have reduced risk of
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Gastric ulcers and GI Bleeding
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COX 2 inhibitors should be used cautiously in pts with
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Pre-existing cardiac or renal disease
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Acetaminophen only has
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Antipyretic and analgesic activity
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SE of acetaminophen
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Hepatotoxicity
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Antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
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N-acetylcysteine
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DMARDs are slow acting drugs for
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Rheumatic disease
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MOA of gold salts
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Alter activity of macrophages and suppress phagocytic activity of PMNs
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SE of gold salts
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Dermatitis of the mouth aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis
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Causes bone marrow suppression
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Methotrexate
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SE of penicillamine
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Aplastic anemia and renal
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Interferes with activity of T-lymphocytes
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Hydroxychloroquine
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Anti-malarial drug used in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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Hydroxychloroquine
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SE of hydroxychloroquine
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Retinal destruction and dermatitis
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MOA of Leflunomide (newer agent)
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Inhibiting Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase which leads to decreased pyrimidine synthesis
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Proteins that prevent action of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha)
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Infliximab and etanercept
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Anti-rheumatic agent also used for ulcerative colitis
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Sulfasalazine
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Anti-rheumatic agent also used for Chron's disease
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Infliximab
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NSAID used in gout
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Indomethacin
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NSAID contraindicated in gout
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Aspirin
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MOA of Colchicine (used in acute gout)
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Selective inhibitor of microtubule assembly
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SE of colchicine
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Kidney and liver toxicity, diarrhea
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Agent used to treat chronic gout by increasing uric acid secretion
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Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone
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Allopurinol treats chronic gout by inhibiting
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Xanthine oxidase
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Ch. 43: Beta-Lactams
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MOA of penicillin
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Block cell wall synthesis by inhibiting peptidoglycan cross-linkage
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Drug used for MRSA
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Vancomycin
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Vancomycin MOA
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Blocks peptidoglycan synthesis
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Type of resistance found with vancomycin
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Point mutation
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Penicillins active against penicillinase secreting bacteria
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Methicillin, nafcillin, and dicloxacillin
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Cheap wide spectrum antibiotic DOC of otitis media
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Amoxicillin
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Class of antibiotics that have 10% cross sensitivity with penicillins
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Cephalosporins
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PCN active against pseudomonas
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Carbenicillin, piperacillin and ticarcillin
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Antibiotic causing red-man syndrome, and prevention
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"Vancomycin, infusion
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Treatment of resistant pseudomembranous colitis
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ORAL vancomycin
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Cephalosporins able to cross the BBB
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Cefuroxime (2nd) generation and Cefixime (3rd) generation
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Drug used for N. gonorrhea in females
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Ceftriaxone
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Cephalosporin causes kernicterus in neonates
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Ceftriaxone or cefuroxime
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Lactam that can be used in PCN allergic patients
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Aztreonam
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Ch. 45: Aminoglycosides
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Two toxicities of aminoglycosides
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nephro and ototoxicity
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Aminoglycoside that is least ototoxic
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Streptomycin
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