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Antiparkinson's Drugs
Amantadine for initial treatment (increases dopamine)
Carbidopa-levodopa
TERM 2
Tensilon (edrophonium)
DEFINITION 2
Used to diagnose Myasthenia Gravis
TERM 3
gonadorelin (Factrel) Pharm. Class
DEFINITION 3
Synthetic Hormone (GnRH)
TERM 4
gonadorelin (Factrel) Indications
DEFINITION 4
Helps diagnose hypogonadism, treatment of hypothalamic
amenorrhea
TERM 5
gonadorelin (Factrel) Routes of
Administration
DEFINITION 5
SC, IV
ritodrine Pharm. class
B Adrenergic Agonist
TERM 7
ritodrine Action
DEFINITION 7
Inhibits labor by relaxing uterus by stimulating B adrenergic
receptors.
TERM 8
methylergonovine Pharm. Class
DEFINITION 8
Ergot alkaloid/oxytocic
TERM 9
methylergonovine/ergonovine Indications
DEFINITION 9
Prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage
TERM 10
testosterone Indications
DEFINITION 10
Androgen insufficiency, orchitis, orchidectomy, breast
cancer, improves libido for post menopausal women
Baseline assessment for finasteride (Proscar)
Hepatic studies, urinary elimination patterns, prostatic
studies
TERM 17
sildenafil (Viagra) Pharm. Class
DEFINITION 17
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
TERM 18
sildenafil (Viagra) Adverse Effects
DEFINITION 18
Headaches, nausea, facial flushing, nasal congestion, gastric
distress, back pain, flu syndrome, arthralgia. Higher doses
may cause blue visual tinge. Risk for optic neuropathy.
TERM 19
sildenafil (Viagra) Drug Interactions
DEFINITION 19
Do not use with grapefruit, do not use with nitrate therapy,
azole antifungals, macrolides
TERM 20
ranitidine Adverse Effects
DEFINITION 20
Antiandrogenic effects (impotence, gynecomastia) when
administered in high doses for a prolonged period
Phenothiazines Adverse Effects
May produce a sedative effect that accounts for decreased
sexual interest
TERM 22
buproprion (Wellbutrin)
DEFINITION 22
Appears to be the only known antidepressant which does not
cause sexual dysfunction
TERM 23
Some antidepressants are used to treat __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ ejaculation.
DEFINITION 23
Premature
TERM 24
alprostadil Indications
DEFINITION 24
Temporary maintenance of patent ductus arteriosus in
neonates
TERM 25
bethanechol (Urecholine) Action
DEFINITION 25
Stimulation of parasympathetic nervous system. Muscarinic
action, especially on GI and urinary system
Atropine Antidote
Physostigmine
TERM 32
Physostigmine Indications
DEFINITION 32
Reverse neuromuscular blocking effects, antidote to atropine
TERM 33
Neostigmine Indications
DEFINITION 33
Myasthenia Gravis
TERM 34
Baclofen Pharm. Class
DEFINITION 34
Skeletal muscle relaxant, centrally acting
TERM 35
amantidine Adverse Effects
DEFINITION 35
Confusion, livedo reticularis, visual hallucinations
neostigmine/physostigmine Pharm. Class
Cholinergic, inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine so that it
is accumulated
TERM 37
tacrine (Cognex) Pharm. Class
DEFINITION 37
Cholinergic, increases levels of acetylcholine in CNS
TERM 38
tacrine (Cognex) Indications
DEFINITION 38
Mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer's
TERM 39
tacrine (Cognex) Contraindication
DEFINITION 39
Hepatic insufficiency
TERM 40
baclofen Indications
DEFINITION 40
Reduces pain in spastic clients, treatment of spasticity
related to multiple sclerosis or injury to spinal cord, muscle
relaxant
propanolol Adverse Effects
Masking of symptoms of hypoglycemia (decreased tremors,
palpitations, sweating), sexual dysfunction
TERM 47
propanolol
Contraindications
DEFINITION 47
CHF, pulmonary edema, bradycardia, heart block
TERM 48
timolol Indications
DEFINITION 48
hypertension, angina, migraine headaches, prevention of MI,
topical glaucoma
TERM 49
Estrogen is secreted by _______
DEFINITION 49
ovaries
TERM 50
gonaderelin (Factrel) Indications
DEFINITION 50
Diagnose hypoganoadism, treatment of amenorrhea
gonaderelin (Factrel) Adverse Effects
anaphylaxis, pain at injection site
