Rx

Question 1

Toradol

Answer 1

Brand name of Ketorolac

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to Tx Px

Question 2

Bupivacaine

Answer 2

Local anesthetics usually used in epidural. They are often delivered in combination with opioids or narcotics such as fentanyl and sufentanil in order to decrease the required dose of local anesthetic

Question 3

Diphenoxylate

Answer 3

Brand name: Atropine
Other Generic Name: Lomotil
Antidiarrheals - used to treat diarrhea

Question 4

Metoclopramide

Answer 4

Brand name: Reglan

Antiemetics and gut stimulator

Question 5

Hydromorphone

Answer 5

Narcotic analgesic - relieves px

Question 6

Benadryl

Answer 6

Generic Name: Diphenhydramine
Drug Code: Antihistamine
Able treat pain and itching caused by insect bites, minor cuts, burns, poison ivy, poison oak, and poison
In oral form: hay fever, allergies, cold symptoms, and insomnia
In injection form: can treat severe allergic reactions, motion sickness, and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Question 7

h.s.

Answer 7

Hora somni | At bed time

Question 8

hs

Answer 8

Hora somni | Half Strength

Question 9

Infusion

Answer 9

Administration of Rx into the blood stream over minutes to hours (usually 30 minutes -> hours)

Question 10

Injection

Answer 10

Administration of Rx into the blood stream over a few seconds - minutes

Question 11

Fentanyl

Answer 11

Drug Code: Narcotic analgesic - used to Tx px

Mechanism of action - acts on the brain and central nervous system like other opioids such as morphine and heroin

Question 12

Ondansetron

Answer 12

Brand Names: Zuplenz, Zofran, Zofran ODT (this can be orally disintegrating tablet; which does not require water to aid in swallowing)
Drug Code: Antiemetic
Drug Class: 5-HT3 antagonist
Prevents Nausea and vomiting (usually after Sx)

Question 13

Docusate Sodium

Answer 13

Brand Name: Many! Colace, DSS, Albert Docusate, Docusate Calcium, docusate sodium, DulcoEase, Phillips Liqui Gels, Silace, and Soflax
Drug Classification: Stimulant laxatives
Mechanism: Docusate decreases surface tension and emulsification of fecal matter and allows water to penetrate and mix with stool

Question 14

Peri-care

Answer 14

Generic Names: Generic Name: emollients topical
Other names/brand names: Perineal Care, Eucerin, Aquaphor, CeraVe
Used to clean Perineal area to avoid infection

Question 15

Cefalexin

Answer 15

Brand Name: Keflex
AKA: cephalosporin antibiotic
Drug Classification: Antibiotics

Question 16

R/O

Answer 16

Rule out

Question 17

Tranexamic acid

Answer 17

Txa

A clotting factor to prevent bleeding. There is much debate about this medication

Question 18

Glibenclamide

Answer 18

Brand name: Glynase
Other names: Glyburide 
Drug class: sulfonylureas
Anti-diabetic medication
It can treat type 2 diabetes. Rx lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently

Question 19

Metformin

Answer 19

Drug class: biguanides