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All patients with hypertension benefit from diuretic therapy
but the patients that benefit the most are?
A. Diabetes patients
B. African Americans
C. Patients with Orthostatic Hypotension
D. Those with stable angina - ANSWERS-B. African
Americans, controlled trials have shown that diuretics can
decrease the morbidity and mortality of African Americans
Aloha agonist drugs should not be given to: - ANSWERS-
Patients with severe cardiovascular conditions such as
Hypertension and Cardiac Arrhythmias because alpha
agonist can cause significant vasoconstriction and increase
blood pressure, which can exacerbate these conditions
,What is the MOA of Latanoprost? - ANSWERS-Increases
aqueous humor outflow by relaxing the ciliary muscle
What are side effects of Latanoprost? (6) - ANSWERS-Brown
pigmentation of iris/lids/lashes
Blurred Vision
Burning/Stinging
Conjunctival Hyperemia
Macular and Conjunctival Edema
Punctate Keratopathy
What is the MOA Terazosin? - ANSWERS-Alpha 1 antagonist
Block alpha 1 receptors in the bladder neck, prostate
capsule, and prostatic urethra, causing smooth muscle
relaxation and decreased urethral resistance
What is the MOA of Metformin? - ANSWERS-It inhibits
glucose production by the liver and decreases insulin
resistance.
What are adverse effects of Metformin? - ANSWERS-GI
Disturbances
,Lactic Acidosis
Metformin is an oral medication that reduces blood sugar
and increases insulin production, True or False? - ANSWERS-
False, Metformin primarily reduces hepatic glucose
production and improves insulin sensitivity, but does not
directly increase insulin production
What is the MOA of Sulfonylureas? - ANSWERS-Stimulate
insulin release from pancreatic beta cells.
Sulfonylureas can cause extreme Hypoglycemia when taken,
but also help patients lose weight, True or False? -
ANSWERS-False, a major side effect of Sulfonylureas is Sever
Hypoglycemia BUT they do not cause weight loss, they
cause WEIGHT GAIN
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANSWERS-
Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial
blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system,
causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic
inflammation
, What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - ANSWERS-
Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? -
ANSWERS-Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets
(Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid
Deficiency? - ANSWERS-Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age
take? - ANSWERS-400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant
women? - ANSWERS-400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus
cream, what is this for? - ANSWERS-Atopic Dermatitis
(Eczema)