special meds Flashcards
1
Q
OD on chlomipramine
A
seizures
2
Q
decreases analgesic effect of hydrocodone
A
prozac
3
Q
clonidine
A
alpha 2 agonist
4
Q
guanfacine
A
alpha 2 agonist
5
Q
antidep for cataplexy
A
venlafaxine
6
Q
Pimizoide mechanism and tx
A
DA antagonist
tourette’s
also parkinson’s psychosis
7
Q
lithium mechanism
A
glycogen synthase kinase 3 inhibition
8
Q
linezolid a/w
A
5ht syndrome
9
Q
Riluzole- what, why
A
glutamate antagonist
ALS
10
Q
GABA B (2)
A
sodium oxybutate
baclofren (lioresal)
11
Q
mirtazapine (2)
A
- presynaptic alpha 2 antagonist (inc NE by stopping feedback inhibition
- 5HT3 antag (dec nausea)
12
Q
never give to someone on MAOI (7)
A
merperidine/demerol anesthetics asthma meds dextromethorphan epi amphetamines/cocaine SSRI chlomipramine
13
Q
why are SGAs better for EPS?
A
rapidly dissociate from receptor
14
Q
memantine
A
NMDA antagonist
15
Q
Donepezil
A
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
