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Medications

Medications. As of 19 April 2014. PowerPoint. This PowerPoint is weak as to the source of the answers. Many relied upon THE PRESCRIBER’S GUIDE. Metabolism of Contraceptives. Q. List some meds that increase the metabolism of oral contraceptives. Metabolism of Oral Contraceptives. Ans.

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Medications

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  1. Medications As of 19 April 2014

  2. PowerPoint • This PowerPoint is weak as to the source of the answers. Many relied upon THE PRESCRIBER’S GUIDE.

  3. Metabolism of Contraceptives Q. List some meds that increase the metabolism of oral contraceptives.

  4. Metabolism of Oral Contraceptives Ans. Carbamazepine Oxcarbazepine Topiramate [probably others]

  5. Gabapentin Ans. 1] partial seizures 2] post-herpetic neuralgia [shorter list than many of us would have thought]

  6. Action of Benzodiazepines Q. What is the action of benzodiazepine?

  7. Action of Benzodiazepines Ans. Binds to the benzodiazepine receptors at the GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel complex leading to enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA

  8. When to UsePhysostigmine q. When to use physostigmine?

  9. When to UsePhysostigmine Ans. Physostigmine is used to address anticholinergic intoxication, such as overdoses of atropine or scopolamine.

  10. Signs of Imipramine Toxicity Q. What are the signs of imipramine toxicity?

  11. Signs of Tricyclic Toxicity Signs not limited to but likely to reach answer to multiple choice question: Excitement Restlessness Dry mouth Dilated pupils Tachycardia

  12. Asthma Q. Name some meds not to use with asthma

  13. Asthma Ans. Beta-blockers, e.g., propranolol

  14. Buspirone Q. What is action of buspirone and for what is it FDA approved for?

  15. Buspirone Ans. Action: Serotonin 1A partial agonist FDA approved for: anxiety

  16. Remeron Q. What is the action of Remeron and for what is it FDA approved?

  17. Remeron Ans. Action: Alpha 2 antagonist FDA approved for: MDD

  18. Alopecia Q. Some meds that cause alopecia?

  19. Alopecia Ans. Li Valproate [Far from complete listing]

  20. Some Reasons toAvoid Barbiturates Q. What are some reasons to avoid barbiturates?

  21. Some Reasons to Avoid Barbiturates Ans. 1] Porphyria 2] On Sodium oxybate [GHB] 3] History of addictions

  22. GHB Q. What is GHB?

  23. GHB Ans. 4-hydroxybutanoic acid is a naturally occurring substance with names of sodium oxybate and trade name of Xyrem.

  24. GHB Used To Treat? Q. For what is GHB used to treat?

  25. GHB is Used to Treat? Ans. 1] Cataplexy 2] Narcolepsy’s daytime sleepiness

  26. GHB’s Concerns Q. What are some concerns about GHB?

  27. GHB Concerns Ans. 1] used as date rape drug. 2] overused to enhance athletic performance

  28. Uses of Clonazepam Q. For what is clonazepam FDA approved?

  29. Uses of Clonazepam Ans. In additions to seizures, panic disorder

  30. Uses of Clonidine Q. For what is clonidine FDA approved?

  31. Uses of Clonidine Ans. ADHD

  32. Pimozide Q. For what is pimozide used?

  33. Pimozide Ans. Tourette

  34. Pimozide Concern Q. A concern about pimozide?

  35. Pimozide Concern Ans. QTc prologation

  36. Hyperprolactinemia Q. What does hyperprolactinemia cause?

  37. Hyperprolactinemia Ans. 1] Sexual dysfunction* 2] Depression 3] Anxiety * Most likely the focus of multiple choice questions

  38. Effect of Nicotine Q. Effect of nicotine?

  39. Effect of Nicotine Ans. Increases dopamine Increases glutamate

  40. Untoward Birth Defect with Valproate Q. What is the untoward birth defect associated with valproate?

  41. Untoward Birth DefectAssociated with Valproate Ans. Neural tube defect.

  42. PTSD Nightmares Q. Used to treat nightmares in PTSD

  43. PTSD Nightmares Ans. Prazosin [Minipress]

  44. Avoid with Warfarin Q. What meds to avoid with warfarin?

  45. Avoid with Warfarin Ans. Carbamazepine SSRIs impact too, but not as much as carbamazepine

  46. Associated with Torsade de Pointes Q. What meds associated with torsade de pointes?

  47. Associated with Torsade de Pointes Ans. 1] thioridazine 2] ziprasidone

  48. Anticholinergic Signs Q. Lists anticholinergic signs.

  49. Anticholinergic Signs Ans. 1.Dry mouth 2. Blurred vision 3. Constipation 4. Urinary retention 5. Hyperthymia 6. Decreased cognition 7. Tachycardia

  50. Benzodiazepine Action Q. On what does benzodiazepine act?

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