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146 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 146
Alternative antifungal drug for systemic mycoses and is also suitable for superficial mycoses.
Fewer SEs and only slightly less effective fungistatic activity. AE: hepatotoxicity, effects on sex
hormones, nausea & vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain.
clozapine
tetracycline
spironolactone
ketoconazole
Definition 2 of 146
"Protease inhibitor. Side effects include hyperglycemia/diabetes, fat redistribution,
hyperlipidemia, reduced bone density, hepatotoxicity, and increased bleeding in hemophiliacs.
indinavir
amantadine
nevirapine
acyclovir
Definition 3 of 146
2nd Generation Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (COX-2 Selective NSAID); AE: risk of CV
events, warfarin may be more effective with celecoxib
celecoxib
aspirin
acetaminophen
prednisone
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Definition 4 of 146
"First generation cephalosporin poor activity against Gram negative bacteria, sensitive to to
most beta-lactamases, unable to reach CSF. Used for Staphylococcus if mild penicillin allergy.
cephalexin
digoxin
gentamicin
ciprofloxacin
Definition 5 of 146
Pros: Tx both anxiety and depression, lower abuse potential. Cons: 4-6 week onset, SE felt
before therapeutic effects, less effective at motor physical symptoms of anxiety
imipramine
paroxetine
levodopa
haloperidol
Definition 6 of 146
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list
above), withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
buproprion
warfarin
phenelzine
imipramine
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Definition 7 of 146
(PO) vitamin K antagonist; indirect inhibitor of coagulation, effects monitored by PT/INR
(prothrombin time/international normalized ratio). INR of 2 - 3 appropriate for most patients.
Preg Cat X. overdose tx: vit. K
aspirin
heparin
warfarin
digoxin
Definition 8 of 146
arterial thrombi best prevented with ___. venous thrombi prevented with ___.
aspirin; warfarin
nph insulin
verapamil
ciprofloxacin; tetracycline
Definition 9 of 146
Radioactive isotope that produces clinical remission of hyperthyroidism by destruction of
thyroid gland.
iodine (131I)
gallium (67ga)
selenium (74se)
technetium 99m (99mtc)
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Definition 10 of 146
only targets the myocardium and His Purkinje system and not the SA or AV nodes
quinidine
amiodarone
lidocaine
nitroglycerin
Definition 11 of 146
Alpha1 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists (Sympathomimetics)
pseudoephedrine
dextromethorphan
phenylephrine
diphenhydramine
Definition 12 of 146
"Inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase leading to increases in the number of LDL receptors.
Beneficial actions include lowering LDL levels, raising HDL levels and increasing plaque
stability. SEs include headache, myalgia, and rash. Category X drug.
cholestyramine
niacin
gemfibrozil
lovastatin
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146 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 146
Alternative antifungal drug for systemic mycoses and is also suitable for superficial mycoses.
Fewer SEs and only slightly less effective fungistatic activity. AE: hepatotoxicity, effects on sex
hormones, nausea & vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain.
clozapine
tetracycline
spironolactone
ketoconazole
Definition 2 of 146
"Protease inhibitor. Side effects include hyperglycemia/diabetes, fat redistribution,
hyperlipidemia, reduced bone density, hepatotoxicity, and increased bleeding in hemophiliacs.
indinavir
amantadine
nevirapine
acyclovir
Definition 3 of 146
2nd Generation Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (COX-2 Selective NSAID); AE: risk of CV
events, warfarin may be more effective with celecoxib
celecoxib
aspirin
acetaminophen
prednisone
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Definition 4 of 146
"First generation cephalosporin poor activity against Gram negative bacteria, sensitive to to
most beta-lactamases, unable to reach CSF. Used for Staphylococcus if mild penicillin allergy.
cephalexin
digoxin
gentamicin
ciprofloxacin
Definition 5 of 146
Pros: Tx both anxiety and depression, lower abuse potential. Cons: 4-6 week onset, SE felt
before therapeutic effects, less effective at motor physical symptoms of anxiety
imipramine
paroxetine
levodopa
haloperidol
Definition 6 of 146
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list
above), withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
buproprion
warfarin
phenelzine
imipramine
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Definition 7 of 146
(PO) vitamin K antagonist; indirect inhibitor of coagulation, effects monitored by PT/INR
(prothrombin time/international normalized ratio). INR of 2 - 3 appropriate for most patients.
Preg Cat X. overdose tx: vit. K
aspirin
heparin
warfarin
digoxin
Definition 8 of 146
arterial thrombi best prevented with ___. venous thrombi prevented with ___.
aspirin; warfarin
nph insulin
verapamil
ciprofloxacin; tetracycline
Definition 9 of 146
Radioactive isotope that produces clinical remission of hyperthyroidism by destruction of
thyroid gland.
iodine (131I)
gallium (67ga)
selenium (74se)
technetium 99m (99mtc)
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Definition 10 of 146
only targets the myocardium and His Purkinje system and not the SA or AV nodes
quinidine
amiodarone
lidocaine
nitroglycerin
Definition 11 of 146
Alpha1 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists (Sympathomimetics)
pseudoephedrine
dextromethorphan
phenylephrine
diphenhydramine
Definition 12 of 146
"Inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase leading to increases in the number of LDL receptors.
Beneficial actions include lowering LDL levels, raising HDL levels and increasing plaque
stability. SEs include headache, myalgia, and rash. Category X drug.
cholestyramine
niacin
gemfibrozil
lovastatin
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