CT1 - Drugs

Question 1

Sinemet

Answer 1

Anti-Parkinsons stimulates dopaminergic receptors in brain

Question 2

Phenobarbital

Answer 2

Anti-seizure - GABAA receptors non-selective CNS depressant

Question 3

Valponic Acid

Answer 3

Anti-seizure –> Targets neuron’s synaptic junction

Question 4

Carbamazepine

Answer 4

Anti-Seizure, Neuron’s synaptic junction

Question 5

Phenytoin

Answer 5

Anti-seizure - Sodium channel in depolarising neurons

Question 6

Mannitol

Answer 6

Diuretic - Targets nephron-glomerulus & tubules

Question 7

Naloxone

Answer 7

Detoxifying agent - Competitive antagonist at opioid receptors

Question 8

Pantoprazole

Answer 8

Proton pump inhibitor

Question 9

Loperamide

Answer 9

Anti-diarrheal –> opiate receptors

Question 10

Ranitdine

Answer 10

Histamine 2 blockers - Targets histamine 2 receptors –> Reduces stomach aid

Question 11

NS/CSL/Gelofusin/Albumin

Answer 11

Crystalloid/Colloid - Used as a plasma substitute for short-term replacement for fluid volume

Question 12

Frusemide

Answer 12

Diuretics

Question 13

Dapagliflozin

Answer 13

SGLT2 protein - Inhibition reduces reabsorption of glucose in kidneys

Treats T2DM

Question 14

Glipizide

Answer 14

Sulfonylureas - Targets beta cells in islets of Langerhans –> increase insulin secretion + increase response to insulin at target issues

Question 15

Actrapid Lantus

Answer 15

Insulin

Question 16

Metformin

Answer 16

Biguianides – increases glucose uptake & usage at target cells

Question 17

Alteplase

Answer 17

Thrombolytics

Question 18

Digoxin

Answer 18

Cardiac glycoside

Question 19

Diltiazem

Answer 19

Ca channel blockers

Question 20

Verapamil

Answer 20

Ca channel blockers

Question 21

Metoprolol

Answer 21

Beta blockers

Question 22

Sotolol

Answer 22

Beta blockers

Question 23

Atenalol

Answer 23

Beta blockers

Question 24

Irbesartan

Answer 24

Angiotensin Receptor blockers

Question 25

Adrenaline

Answer 25

Positive inotropes

Question 26

Noradrenaline

Answer 26

Positive inotropes

Question 27

Dobutamine

Answer 27

Positive inotropes

Question 28

Ramipril

Answer 28

ACE Inhibitors

Question 29

GTN (Glycerol Trinitrate)

Answer 29

Nitraes

Question 30

Aspirin

Answer 30

Cox inhibitor & NSAID

Question 31

Heparin

Answer 31

Anticoagulant

Question 32

Warfarin

Answer 32

Anticoagulant

Question 33

Amoxicillin

Answer 33

Penicillin class antibiotics

Question 34

Ipratropium

Answer 34

Anti-cholinergic

Question 35

Presdisolone

Answer 35

Glucocorticoid/corticosteroid

Question 36

Hydrocortisone

Answer 36

Glucocorticoid/corticosteroid

Question 37

Bedesonide

Answer 37

Glucocorticoid/corticosteroid

Question 38

Salmeterol

Answer 38

Long term B2 agonist

Question 39

Salbutamol

Answer 39

B2 Adrenoreceptor agonist

Question 40

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 40

Diuretics

Question 41

Spironolactone

Answer 41

Diuretics