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Unit 1: Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics,
Agonists,
Antagonists
41  cards
Generic Names
Glyburide,
Glipizide,
Glimeperide
28  cards
Unit 2: Autonomic nervous system
How many prescribed drugs affect ans,
Characteristics of a neurotransmi...,
Pre ganglionic neurons of parasym...
35  cards
Parasympathomimetics
Cholinergic agonist,
Cholinergic receptor agonists che...,
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
50  cards
Sympathomimetics
Sympathetic organ synapse,
Two major types of sympathetics r...,
Mimetics also called
41  cards
Sympatholytics
Sympatholytics can be,
Sympatholytics primarily cover tw...,
Alpha blockers include
28  cards
Diuretics and hypertension
Bp equation,
Primary hypertension makes up,
Risk factors of htn
51  cards
Vasodilators and Anti-anginal medications
Factors that affect myocardial ox...,
Factors that affect myocardial ox...,
Dilating veins causes
43  cards
CCB, ACE-I, ARBs
Different types of ccbs have diff...,
What leads to muscle contraction,
Extracellular ca is required for ...
47  cards
Anti-Arryhthmics
Arrhythmias result from abnormali...,
Automaticity is,
Nsr stands for
46  cards
Congestive Heart Failure
What is chf,
What is stroke volume driven by,
Ejection
48  cards
Anticoagulants
Low molecular weight heparins,
Direct thrombin inhibitors,
Heparin moa
36  cards
Oral Anticoagulants
What are the oral anticoagulants,
Warfarin moa,
Warfarin coumadin facts
29  cards
Antiplatelet
Aspirin moa,
Long term doses of aspirin,
Aspirin clinical uses
36  cards
Hyperlipidemia/Hypertriglyceridemia
Cholesterol,
Phospholipids,
Chylomicrons
33  cards
COPD
Copd,
Two subtypes of copd,
Chronic bronchitis
52  cards
Asthma
Asthma,
Symptoms of asthma,
Asthma is triggered by
29  cards
Pulmonary artery hypertension
What is pah,
Normal mean pulmonary arterial pr...,
Pah classified by
44  cards
Ocular Drugs
Peri ocular injections,
Intraocular injection types,
Ophthalmic medication
47  cards
Ear, nose drugs
First generation antihistamines,
Second generation antihistamines,
Combo products
24  cards
Non opiods
Endorphins enkephalins,
Norepinephrine serotonin,
Glutamate gaba
50  cards
Opioids
Opiate receptors,
Opiate,
Opioid
50  cards
Gout
Normal serum values of uric acid,
Gout contributing factors,
Drug induced gout
28  cards
Migraines
Migraine pathophysiology,
5ht receptors,
Phases of the migraine
55  cards
Muscle relaxants
Mechanism of skeletal muscle cont...,
Drug targets,
Skeletal muscle reflex arc
51  cards
Anesthetics
Types of anesthetics,
Two important properties that dri...,
General anesthesia should always ...
30  cards
Osteoarthritis
What do chondrocytes produce,
Proteoglycans,
Collagen fiber function
21  cards
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ra presentation,
Ra manifestations,
Non pharm treatment
31  cards
Osteoporosis
Bone resorption,
Bone formation,
Why does bone remodeling occur
50  cards
Other bone diseases
Pagets disease,
Pagets affects how many,
Clinical presention of pagets
27  cards
Supplements
Avoid supplements if,
B vitamins,
Vitamin c
28  cards
Geriatrics
Main challenges in elderly,
Leading causes of mortality,
Leading causes of morbidity
46  cards
Nephrology
Labs to assess kidney function,
Problems with mdrd,
Problems with crcl
44  cards
CKD 2
Most target doses of iron replace...,
Oral iron therapy not on hd,
What symptoms limits iron therapy
13  cards
Fluid Replacement
Body water compostition,
Fluid type composition,
Maintenance requirements
62  cards
Pregnancy
Physiological changes during preg...,
Drug selection criteria during pr...,
Category a classification
30  cards
Anticonvulsants
Epilepsy,
Seizure,
Focal or partial seizure
70  cards
Parkinson's Disease
Pathophysiology of parkinsons,
Loss of dopaminergic neurons causes,
Drug induced parkinsons
78  cards
Dementia
Dementia,
Diagnosis of dementia,
Risk factors of dementia
41  cards
ADHD and Tics
Pathophysiology of adhd,
Symptoms of inattention,
Symptoms of hyperactivity
57  cards
Depression
Major depression symptoms,
Subgroups of depression,
Pathophysiology of depression
41  cards
Anxiety
Anxiety,
Drug induced anxiety,
Psychiatric conditions that induc...
53  cards
Sleep disorders
Sleep disorder symptoms,
Sleep disorder,
Excessive sleepiness
29  cards
Antipsychotics
Paranoid schizophrenia,
Disorganized schizophrenia,
Catatonic schizophrenia
60  cards
Bipolar
Bipolar disorder,
Manic episode,
Hypomania
20  cards
GI disorders
Pathologic features of chrohns di...,
Pathologic features of uc,
Factors to consider when treating...
71  cards
Drug abuse
Dependence,
Addiction,
3 stages of dependence
53  cards
Diabetes
Diabetes is the leading cause of ...,
The effects of insulin,
Postprandial metabolism starts wi...
74  cards
Diabetes 2
If dm2 pt doesnt respond to non i...,
If dm2 pt is very symptomatic wha...,
What is recommended for dm2 pt w ...
45  cards
Thyroid
What is the primary function of t...,
3 glands involved in regulation o...,
What is the normal tsh level
59  cards
Other anterior pituitary hormones
Glucocorticoids,
Mineralcorticoids,
Glucocorticoid effects
19  cards
Estrogens and androgens
Estradiol,
Estrone,
Estriol
42  cards
Corticosteroids
What are the 3 different steroid ...,
Glucocorticoids,
Mineralcorticoids
53  cards
Dermatology
When is drug absorption increased,
When is drug absorption decreased,
What are the risk factors of xerosis
60  cards
B lactams and monobactam
What is the hallmark sign of infe...,
What are noninfectious causes of ...,
What is the level of leukocytosis
46  cards
Cephalosporins, Carbapenems and monobactams
1st generation options,
2nd generation options,
3rd generation options
40  cards
Gram positive antibiotics
List of gram positive abx,
Moa of vancomycin,
Spectrum of vancomycin
42  cards
Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, flagyl, bactrim and tigecycline
Aminoglycoside options,
Moa of aminoglycosides,
Pk of aminoglycosides
41  cards
Clindamycin, Colistin, Fosfomycin, Macrobid, Fluoroquinolones, macrolides
Clindamycin cleocin moa,
Spectrum of clindamycin,
What are negatives of clindamycin
41  cards
Antifungal agents
Risk factors of fungal infections,
Most commonly encountered fungi,
Azoles options
67  cards
Antivirals
Antiviral agents,
Spectrum of activity of acyclovir,
Adrs of acyclovir
28  cards

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