COPY: Medications multiple choice

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Which beta blocker is used for reducing heart rate in a hypertensive crisis?

  • Labetalol (correct)
  • Penbutolol
  • Carvedilol
  • Nadolol

Which beta blocker is used as a last resort to treat dysrhythmias?

  • Sotalol (correct)
  • Labetalol
  • Timolol
  • Propranolol

Which beta blocker is used to treat interocular pressure?

  • Timolol (correct)
  • Carvedilol
  • Metoprolol tartrate
  • Nadolol

What is the primary medical use of propranolol?

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Which beta blocker is indicated for extended release?

<p>Metoprolol succinate (B)</p>
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What is the medical purpose of carvedilol?

<p>Treating heart failure and angina (D)</p>
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Which characteristic is shared by nadolol and penbutolol?

<p>Non-selective beta blocker (C)</p>
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What is the primary difference between metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate?

<p>One is an immediate release formulation, the other is extended release (D)</p>
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Which alpha blocker should never be given in a myocardial infarction?

<p>Phentolamine (B)</p>
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Which alpha blocker is commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

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Which alpha blocker is not mentioned as commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

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Which medication is a common alpha blocker?

<p>Phenoxybenzamine (B)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is used to relax the sphincter in the bladder, allowing it to empty?

<p>Bethanechol (A)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is used as the antidote for toxic exposure to non-drug anticholinergic agents?

<p>Pyridostigmine (B)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is primarily used to treat excessive dry mouth?

<p>Cevimeline (B)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is commonly used to treat glaucoma and interocular surgery?

<p>Pilocarpine (D)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is used as the antidote for toxic exposure to non-drug anticholinergic agents?

<p>Neostigmine (D)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is used to treat glaucoma and intraocular surgery?

<p>Carbachol (A)</p>
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Which medication is the antidote to cholinergic drugs?

<p>Atropine (C)</p>
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What is the primary medical use of succinylcholine?

<p>General anesthesia as a neuromuscular blocker (B)</p>
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Which cholinergic drug is the antidote for toxic exposure to non-drug anticholinergic agents?

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What is the primary medical use of echothiopate?

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Which drug is considered the antidote to anticholinergic drugs?

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What is the primary medical use of Glycopyrrolate?

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For which condition is Dicyclomine primarily used as an anticholinergic drug?

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What does the anticholinergic medication Atropine treat?

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What is the primary use of Ditropan?

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Which condition is Scopolamine commonly used to prevent?

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Which medication does NOT belong to the anticoagulant or antiplatelet category?

<p>Clonidine (A)</p>
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Which medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?

<p>Methyldopa (C)</p>
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Which medication is an antiplatelet medication?

<p>Ticagrelor (A)</p>
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Which medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?

<p>Clonidine (B)</p>
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Which medication is an anticoagulant?

<p>Heparin (C)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT an antiplatelet medication?

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What is the primary purpose of Warfarin?

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What is the primary purpose of Clopidogrel?

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With this adrenergic drug, small doses are therapeutic but large doses can cause opposite effects. This medication is also given by IV.

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Flashcards

Atenolol

Reduces heart rate in hypertensive crises.

Sotalol

Last resort beta blocker for treating dysrhythmias.

Timolol

Treats intraocular pressure in glaucoma.

Propranolol

Primarily used for migraine prevention and performance anxiety.

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Carvedilol

Antihypertensive, protects the heart post-myocardial infarction.

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Bethanechol

Relaxes the bladder sphincter, facilitating urination.

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Physostigmine

Antidote for toxic exposure to anticholinergic agents.

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Pilocarpine

Primarily treats excessive dry mouth.

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Echothiophate

Used in glaucoma management and intraocular surgery.

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Atropine

Antidote for cholinergic overdose.

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Succinylcholine

Medically used for muscle relaxation during intubation.

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Glycopyrrolate

Used to reduce secretions during surgery.

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Dicyclomine

Mainly utilized for treating irritable bowel syndrome.

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Atropine

Treats bradycardia and improves heart rate.

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Ditropan (oxybutynin)

Primarily used to treat overactive bladder.

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Scopolamine

Effective in preventing nausea and motion sickness.

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Warfarin

Serves as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots.

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Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet medication to prevent stroke and heart attack.

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Tamsulosin

Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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Study Notes

Beta Blockers

  • Atenolol is used to reduce heart rate in hypertensive crises.
  • Sotalol is a last resort beta blocker for treating dysrhythmias.
  • Timolol treats intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
  • Propranolol is primarily used for migraine prevention and performance anxiety.
  • Metoprolol succinate is indicated for extended release formulations.
  • Carvedilol serves as an antihypertensive and protects the heart post-myocardial infarction.
  • Nadolol and penbutolol share long half-lives, contributing to prolonged effects.
  • Metoprolol tartrate is fast-acting, while metoprolol succinate has a longer duration of action.

Alpha Blockers

  • Prazosin should not be given during a myocardial infarction.
  • Tamsulosin is commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Doxazosin is not frequently mentioned for BPH.
  • Phenoxybenzamine is a common alpha blocker.

Cholinergic Drugs

  • Bethanechol relaxes the bladder sphincter, facilitating urination.
  • Physostigmine acts as an antidote for toxic exposure to anticholinergic agents.
  • Pilocarpine primarily treats excessive dry mouth.
  • Echothiophate is used in glaucoma management and intraocular surgery.
  • Atropine functions as an antidote for cholinergic overdose.
  • Succinylcholine is medically used for muscle relaxation during intubation.

Anticholinergic Drugs

  • Glycopyrrolate is used to reduce secretions during surgery.
  • Dicyclomine is mainly utilized for treating irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Atropine treats bradycardia and improves heart rate.
  • Ditropan (oxybutynin) is primarily used to treat overactive bladder.
  • Scopolamine is effective in preventing nausea and motion sickness.

Medications Overview

  • Warfarin serves as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots.
  • Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication to prevent stroke and heart attack.
  • Small doses of epinephrine provide therapeutic effects, while large doses may elicit adverse reactions. It can also be administered intravenously.

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