Indications / First-Line / Contraindications Flashcards

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What is indicated for mild to moderate HA treatment?

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Acetaminophen

NSAIDs

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What class of medications is considered first-line for headache treatment?

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Triptans

Erogotamines

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Triptans are specifically first line for treatment of migraines with and without what?

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Aura

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What are contraindications to Triptan use?

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Basilar Migraine
Ischemic Events
Unctonrlled HTN
Liver Disease

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What are TWO indications for DHE use?

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Acute migraine with or without aura

Cluster Headaches

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T/F: Ergotamines can be used as both abortive and prophylaxis in vascular headache treatment

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True

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Should ergotamines be used in patients with Renal Failure, Hepatice Failure, or Vascular disease?

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No

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Are ergotamines safe in pregnancy or breast feeding?

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No

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What is considered second line for headache treatment?

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Butorhpanol

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What is considered third line for headache treatment?

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Fiorinal (Butalbital, aspirin, caffeine)

Fioricet (Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine)

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Fiorinal and Fioricet are indicated to treat which type of headache?

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Tension-type headache

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Which for medications have the highest level of evidence for migraine treatment (considered Class A)?

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NSAIDs
Triptans
Opiates
Nasal DHE

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If at home treatment or typical remedies for headache fail…….

What medications can be given?

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  1. IV DHE + Metoclopramide
  2. IV/IM Lorazepam (Ativan)
  3. IV Divalproex
  4. IM Ketorolac
  5. Steroids
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What is the “typical” first line headache remedy in the ED?

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IV Metoclopramide

SubQ Sumatriptan

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What is the “typical” second line headache remedy in the ED?

What should be avoided?

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IV APAP, ASA, Diclofenac, or Ketorolac

Avoid:

Diphenhydramie
Hydromorphone
Lidocaine
Morphine
Octreotide
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What can be used to treat migraines in pediatric patients?

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NSAIDs
Sumatriptan (Nasal, SubQ)
Oral Zolmitriptan or Rizatriptan

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What medications are considered for migraine prophylaxis?

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Divalproex Sodium
Topiramate
Propanolol, Metoprolol, Timolol (Oral)

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What medication is used for prophylaxis of menstrual migraines?

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Frovatriptan

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What is the most commonly used natural treatment for migraine prophylaxis?

How is this dosed?

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Butterbur

  1. 75 mg daily for 2-6 months until headaches diminish
  2. Then 3-6 months after headaches diminish
  3. Gradual taper to discontinuation following that
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What is first-line for relapsing-remitting MS attacks?

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Interferon Beta
Dimethyl Fumarate
Glatiramer Acetate

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Which MS drug is indicated for……

Reducing neurologic disability
Reducing relapse frequency
RRMS and progressive MS

AND….

Hormone-refractory prostate CA
Acute nonlymphocytic Leukemia in adults

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Mitoxantrone

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What is first line for acute MS attacks?

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Glucocorticoids

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What is first-line for Secondary Progressive or Progressive Relapsing MS?

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Interferon beta
Natalizumab
Mitroxantrone

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Is Glatiramer Acetate an immunomodulator or immunosuppressant?

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Immunomodulator

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Is Mitoxantrone an immunomodulator or immunosuppressant?
Immunosuppressant
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What MS medication is indicated to reduce exacerbation and delay disability, but is NOT considered first line? This is used in combination with what medication? What other disease is this used to treat?
Natalizumab Used in combo with Interferon Beta this is also used to treat Crohn's disease
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What MS medication is indicated to reduce exacerbation and delay disability in relapsing MS, but is associated with first-dose bradycardia?
Fingolimod
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What MS medication is indicated for relapsing MS, but has major side effects such as hepatotoxicity, teratogencitiy, and bone marrow suppression?
Teriflunomide
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What medication is indicated to improve walking in MS patients? In what conditions is this contraindicated?
Dalfampridine Contraindications: Renal Impairment Seizures
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What muscle relaxant is sometimes used in MS patients which is also FIRST LINE for Malignant Hyperthermia?
Dantrolene
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Which medication is first-line for treating the pseudobulbar effect of MS?
Nuedexta (Dextromethorphan/Quinidine)
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What is considered first line in Parkinson's treatment?
Levodopa + Carbidopa
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What are contraindications to Levodopa use?
MAOIs Malignant Melanoma Narrow Angle Glaucoma
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What medications can be used in combination with Levodopa and Carbidopa to "smooth out" the "on-iff" effects?
Dopamine Receptor Agonists | In lower doses of carbidopa and levodopa
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Which non-ergot dopamine receptors can also be used to treat restless leg syndrome?
Pramipexole | Ropinirole
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Which non-ergot DRA is given as a SubQ injection to provided temporary relief from "off periods" of akinesia?
Apomorphine
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Which ABx is also a MAOI?
Linezolid
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Which MAO-B inhibitor is indicated for early Parkinson's Treatment in adjunct with Levodopa?
Rasagiline
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T/F: COMT Inhibitors are monotherapy
False they are used in adjunct with Levodopa
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Should COMT inhibitors be used with MAOIs
Not really but can be OK with MAOI-Bs
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What medications compose Stalevo?
Levodopa Carbidopa Entacapone
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Which class of medications is useful in Parkinson's patients taking neuroleptics and can be useful in improving rigidity and tremor?
Anticholinergics Trihexyphenidyl Benztropine
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What medication is indicated to reduce hallucination and delusion in PD pyschosis?
Pimavanserin
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What newly approved medication is indicated for"off" episodes in patients taking Levodopa/Carbidopa?
Safinamide
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What liver condition would contraindicate giving a PD patient Safinamide?
Cirrhosis
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What is considered first-line for ALZ treatment and for dementia with Lewy Bodies?
Cholinesterase Inhibitors Donepezil Rivastigmine Galantamine
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What medication is approved for moderate-to-severe ALZ treatment that can be used as monotherapy or with a cholinesterase inhibitor?
Memantidine
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What antidepressants can be used to treat ALZ?
Citalopram Escitalopram Trazodone
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What is indicated for Myasethnia Gravis Treatment?
``` Pyridostigmine Neostigmine (Faster Acting) ```
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What are contraindications to Pyridostigmine use?
Urinary/Bowel Obstruction | Asthma/COPD
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What medication is approved for ALS treatment? What is the newest approved medication for this and commonly only used in Japan?
Riluzole Edaravone
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What medication is indicated to treat Chorea? What are TWO contraindications to this medication?
Tetrabenazine Contraindications: Liver Disease MAOIs
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What should be considered first-line for mild pain treatment in pediatrics?
Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen
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What should be considered first-line for moderate-to-severe pain in pediatrics?
Opiates
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What are THREE indications for acetaminophen?
1. Analgesic (Minor aches/pain) 2. Antipyretic 3. Kine/Hip OA (First-Line per ACR although meta-analysis proved this was least effective)
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What medications is considered the antidote for acetaminophen OD?
N-Acetylcysteine
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Which pain reliever should be recommended to marathon runners? Why?
Acetaminophen Because it is not renally eliminated
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What are THREE uses for NSAIDs?
1. Acute/Chronic Pain 2. Cancer Pain 3. Anti-Inflammatory
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What are FOUR medications used to lower GI risks with NSAID use?
1. Naproxen/Esomeprazole 2. Ibuprofen/Famotidine 3. ASA/Omeprazole 4. Mistoprostol
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What is the maximum dose of ASA?
4 grams per day
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How is ASA overdose treated?
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Which NSAID is first line for gout flares?
Indomethacin
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Other than gout, what are two additional indications of Indomethacin?
PDA Closure | Premature Labor
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Which NSAIDs are indicated for relief of OA and RA symptoms?
Meloxicam Piroxicam Celecoxib
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Which NSAID is indicated for prevention of familial adenomatous polyposis
Celecoxib
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What are uses for short-acting opioids?
Acute Pain Incident Pain Breakthrough Pain Physical Therapy
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What are uses for long acting pain?
Chronic Pain | Moderate-to-severe Pain
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What is the most commonly used opioid?
Hydrocodone (Norco)
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Which opioid is often used in a transdermal patch? When does this reach a steady state?
Fentanyl Reaches steady state in 3-6 days (don't cut patch b/c dose dumping)
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What class of medication should be avoided with Meperidine (Demerol)? Why?
MAOIs because of increased risk for respiratory depression
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Can Propoxyphene be used in the elderly?
No, it should be avoided
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What medication is used for immediate opioid reversible?
Naloxone (Narcan)
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What medication is indicated for opioid and EtOH addiction? Can this be given to patients currently on opioids?
Naltrexone (Vivitrol) No
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What medication is as effective as morphine for labor pain?
Tramadol
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What medication classes should be avoided with tramadol due to an increased risk of seizures?
SSRIs TCAs Opioid MAOIs
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What opioid is specifically approved for diabetic neuropathy? Why should this be avoided with EtOH?
Tapentadol (Nucynta) Can be fatal if taken with EtOh
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What THREE medications are indicated for treatment of opioid addiction?
Methadone Buprenorphine Naltrexone
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Should you start chronic pain management with opioids are the highest of lowest doses?
Lowest doses
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Should benzodiazepines be used in treatment of chronic pain with opioids?
No, avoid these
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What medications are indicated for treatment of fibromyalgia?
Milincipran Pregabalin Duloxetine
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Is Milincipran approved to treat fibromyalgia in adults or children?
Adult
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What is cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) indicated for?
In adjunction with rest or physical therapy for relief of muscle spasms associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions
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Is Cyclobanzaprine (Flexeril) useful in treating spasticity associated with cerebral or spinal cord diseases?
No
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Should cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) be used in patients with urinary retention or who are at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma?
No
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Should Carisoprodol (Soma) be used as monotherapy or in adjunct with rest and PT? Does this medication have a known abuse potential?
Adjunct Yes, High abuse potiental
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Should Metaxalone (Skelaxin) be used as monotherapy or in adjunct with rest and PT?
Adjunct
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What medications is indicated for treatment of muscle spams due to MS, spinal cord injuries, or trigeminal neuroaglia?
Baclofen | Chlorzoxazone
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Is the a potential for Baclofen to treat Opioid, Cocaine, or EtOH addiction?
Yes
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What medication was shown to improve pain and functionality in knee OA?
Glucosamine Sulfate
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When would intraspinal (Intrathecal or Epidural) pain medication delivery be indicated? What medication is only indicated for intrathecal administration?
Severe chronic pain that has been inadequately controlled Zinconotide
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What other pain medication can be given intrathecally?
Baclofen | There is also a pump, but one dose should be administered prior to determine patient's response
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T/F: Capsaicin is indicated for post-herpetic neuralgia
True
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What method of pain medication administration uses ion currents to deliver charged drugs through the skin?
Iontophoresis