Advanced Pharmacology Nsg 533 Already Passed

Beta-blockers role in therapy? {Ans: So .. beta blockers are used for Symptomatic relief of hyperthyroidism until more definative therapy is instituted and thyroid levels retun to normal or near normal.. Reduction of peripheral manifestations Tachycardia, sweating, severe tremor, nervousness Inhibition of peripheral conversion of thyroid hormones at higher doses (propranolol ONLY) Small therapeutic effect in magnitude thyrotoxicosis}Pharmacotherapy menopause {Ans: Pharmacotherapy - hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and vulvovaginal atrophy, especially in women with moderate to severe symptoms, provided there is not CHD, significant CHD risk factors or history of breast cancer}NSAID induced ulcers Prevention: {Ans: Misoprostol or PPI. H2RAs not recommended for prophylaxis.COX-2 inhibitors are associated with a significantly lower incidence of gastric and duodenal ulcers when compared to traditional NSAIDs. However, this beneficial effect is negated when the patient is taking concomitant low-dose aspirin. The usefulness of these agents has also been reduced by their association with myocardial infarction and other thrombotic CV eventsCOX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs to be discussed in more detail later in the semester Candidate for prophylaxis}What agents are used to treat hypothyroid disease? What makes the medications different and what do the guidelines recommend for use