Theme: Medications for PD and Delirium Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drugs does Pramipexole belong to?
A
DA agonist
2
Q
What class of drugs does Carbidopa belong to?
A
DA decarboxylase inhibitor
3
Q
Mirtazapine
A
antidepressant
4
Q
Midrodrine
A
Orthostatic hypotension
5
Q
Fludrocortisone
A
Postural Hypotension
6
Q
Fludrocortisone
A
Corticosteroid
7
Q
What is the principle function of DA decarboxylase inhibitors?
A
prevent peripheral breakdown of DOPA
8
Q
postural hypotension
A
midodrine
9
Q
postural hypotension
A
fludrocortisone
10
Q
Name a medication that prevents the peripheral breakdown of Dopamine
A
Carbidopa
11
Q
Rivastigmine Drug Class?
A
AChase ihibitor
12
Q
Donepezil Drug Class?
A
AChase ihibitor
13
Q
Galantamine Drug Class?
A
AChase ihibitor
14
Q
Trazodone
A
Antidepressant
15
Q
Bromocriptine Drug Class?
A
DA agonist
