Quick Facts 7 Flashcards
TCAs are toxic to which part of the body? [1]
Cardiotoxic: Blockade of fast sodium channels in myocardial cells slows the action potential and provides a membrane stabilizing effect. The characteristic QRS prolongation seen in TCA overdose occurs secondary to prolongation of phase “0” of the myocardial action potential. T
venlafaxine is what drug class? [1]
SNRI
Which drug class are first treatment for moderate-severe depression? [1]
SSRIs
How do SSRIs differ in their mechanism to TCAs? [1]
SSRIs don’t inhibit noradrenaline reuptake
Which SSRI increases QT intervals? [1]
Citalopram
Phentoin is an anti-seizure drug that targets which channel?
GABA-A
NMDA Glutamate
AMPA Glutamate
Na+
CA2+
Phentoin is an anti-seizure drug that targets which channel?
GABA-A
NMDA Glutamate
AMPA Glutamate
Na+
CA2+
What pathology is phenytoin used for? [1]
Seizures
Name some key side effects of phenytoin acute [2] chronic [3] and idiosynchratic use [1]
Name and explain a MSK disease prolonged phenytoin use can cause
enhanced vitamin D metabolism causing osteomalacia
Name two uses of amantadine [2]
State MoA [2]
Treats: Parkinson’s disease & PVS
NMDA receptor antagonistic effect & block dopaminergic reuptake
What does Agomelatine treat? [1]
Depression
State the class of drugs that selegiline belongs to [1]
MOA inhibitor
Management of tonic-clonic seizures is with:
First line: []
Second line: [] or []
Management of tonic-clonic seizures is with:
First line: sodium valproate
Second line: lamotrigine or carbamazepine
Which drug class has the highest risk for mania if used to treat depression in bipolar patients?
TCAs
SNRIs
MAOIs
SSRIs
Which drug class has the highest risk for mania if used to treat depression in bipolar patients?
TCAs
SNRIs
MAOIs
SSRIs
Which is the first line treatment for trigeminal neuraglia? [1]
Carbamazepine
Name two indications for Carbamazepine [2]
Epiplepsy
Trigeminal neuralgia
Name a common side effect of Carbamazepine use [1]
Carbamazepine hypersensitivity: get a rash
What ion flows through the GABA receptor?
Sodium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Potassium
Calcium
What ion flows through the GABA receptor?
Sodium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Potassium
Calcium
Zolpidem is a drug that causes patients to temporarily leave vegetative state. What is its MoA?
GABA-A antagonist
GABA-A agonist
NMDA Glutamate antagonist
NMDA Glutamate agonist
AMPA Glutamate antagonist
Zolpidem is a drug that causes patients to temporarily leave vegetative state. What is its MoA?
GABA-A antagonist
GABA-A agonist
NMDA Glutamate antagonist
NMDA Glutamate agonist
AMPA Glutamate antagonist
Name two drugs used for seizure prophylaxis [2]
A
Phenytoin
Levetiracetam
Which drug inhibits GABA metabolism? [1]
Vigabatrin
Risperidone blocks which 5-HT subtype? [1]
5-HT2A
Buspirone is an anti-anxiolytic that targets which receptor
5-HT1A
5-HT1B
5-HT2A
5-HT2B
5-HT2C
Buspirone is an anti-anxiolytic that targets which receptor
5-HT1A
5-HT1B
5-HT2A
5-HT2B
5-HT2C
Which is the most selective SSRI?
citalopram
sertraline
fluoxetine
paroxetine
Which is the most selective SSRI?
citalopram
sertraline
fluoxetine
paroxetine