Quiz 2: Drugs

Question 1

Brand Name: Glucophage®

Answer 1

Generic Name: Metformin

Therapeutic Indication: Hyperglyciemia, Diabetes

Dental Considerations: muscle pain & weakness, shallow breathing, cough

Question 2

Brand Name: Ambien®

hint: bien AM (Good morning)

Answer 2

Generic Name: Zolpidem

Therapeutic Indication: insomnia

Dental Considerations: dizziness, anxiety, swelling

Question 3

Brand Name: Lexapro®

Answer 3

Generic Name: Escitalopram

Therapeutic Indication: depression & anxiety

Dental Considerations: xerostomia, dizziness, and tooth ache

Question 4

Brand Name: HCTZ

Answer 4

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide

Therapeutic Indication: Hypertension, Diuretic

Dental Considerations: xerostomia, dizziness

Question 5

Brand Name: Prilosec®

Answer 5

Generic Name: Omeprazole

Therapeutic Indication: acid reflux

Dental Considerations: muscle spasms, sore tongue, trouble breathing

Question 6

Brand Name: Lasix®

Answer 6

Generic Name: Furosemide

Therapeutic Indication: hypertension, heart failure

Dental Considerations: xerostomia, muscle cramps & numbness, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, tongue & throat

Question 7

Brand Name: Zithromax®

Answer 7

Generic Name: Azithromycin

Therapeutic Indication: bacterial infections

Dental Considerations: stuffy nose, sores/white spots on lips or in mouth, malodor, difficulty swallowing

Question 8

Brand Name: Lopressor®

Answer 8

Generic Name: Metoprolol

Therapeutic Indication: Angina & hypertension

Dental Considerations: Chest pain & high blood pressure

Question 9

Brand Name: ProAir® HFA

Answer 9

Generic Name: Albuterol

Therapeutic Indication: Bronchodialator for Asthma

Dental Considerations: xerostomia, extreme thirst, wheezing, choking

Question 10

Brand Name: Zoloft®

Answer 10

Generic Name: Sertraline

Therapeutic Indication: antidepressant

Dental Considerations: xerostomia, inability to sit still, drowsiness, and minor bruising