Drugs

Question 1

Namenda

Answer 1

Treats alzheimers, protects from glutamate, NMDA receptor agonist

Question 2

Warfarin

Answer 2

Treats CVA, anticoagulant, (embolism)

Question 3

Plavik

Answer 3

Treat CVA

Question 4

Levodopa (Sinemet)

Answer 4

Dopaminergic, treats Parkinson’s

Question 5

Pramipexole (Mirapex)

Answer 5

Dopenergic, treats Parkinson’s

Question 6

Selegiline (Elderpyryl)

Answer 6

Monoamine oxidase type B inhibitor, treats Parkinson’s

Question 7

Cogentin

Answer 7

Anticholinergic drug can treat Parkinson’s

Question 8

Erythromycin ointment, silver nitrate solution, tetracycline ointment

Answer 8

Given to newborns to reduce risk of blindness

Question 9

Diuretics

Answer 9

Prevent reabsorption of water and some electrolytes, increase urine output

Question 10

Lasix

Answer 10

Loop diuretic, potassium wasting, inhibits sodium, potassium, chloride transporter in distal convoluted tubule of nephron, decrease sodium reabsorption

Question 11

Thiazide

Answer 11

Potassium wasting, act directly on kidneys, decreases absorption , reabsorption begins at distal convoluted tubes

Question 12

Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL)

Answer 12

Anticholinergic, reduces muscle spasms of bladder and urinary tract, USED FOR OVERACTIVE BLADDER , urinary urgency, nocturia, urine incontinece, neurogenic bladder

Question 13

Urecholine

Answer 13

Cholinergic, stimulates bladder contractions to facilitate voiding

Question 14

Pyridium

Answer 14

Treats pain, burning, increased urination and increased urge to urinate, (frequency causes urine to turn bright, orange in color)

Question 15

Flomax

Answer 15

Decreases contraction in smooth muscle of prostatic capsule l, decreasing symptoms of BPH

Question 16

Proscar

Answer 16

Shrinks prostate , 5 alpha reductase inhibitors

Question 17

Colace

Answer 17

Stool softener

Question 18

Imodium

Answer 18

Antispasmodics, relieves diarrhea

Question 19

Enemas

Answer 19

Fleets, soap suds, tap water

Question 20

Aspirin

Answer 20

NSAID: side effects; GI irritation, bleeding and increased risk of bleeding disorders.
Use with caution with children with patients with allergies and bleeding disorders and gastric ulcers & viral infections due to a risk of Reye’s syndrome

Question 21

Ibuprofen (advil, Motrin)

Answer 21

NSAIDS, pain relief, fever reduction, anti-inflammatory
Effects: similar to aspirin prolonged use ulcers and GI bleed
Cautions: avoid with patients with known NSAIDs allergies & ulcers

Question 22

Tylenol

Answer 22

Non-opioid analgesic; pain relief & fever reduction
Effects, seriously hurts kidneys, caution w/ pts with liver disease

Question 23

Tramadol

Answer 23

Opioid analgesic. Moderate to severe pain.
SE: nausea, dizziness, constipation, respiratory depression & dependence
Cautions: avoid with pts w/ hx of seizures or those taking meds for seizures

Question 24

Morphine

Answer 24

Indications: severe pain relief, post-surgery or palliative care,
Cautions: monitor for respiratory depression, sedation and the potential for dependence

Question 25

Fentanyl

Answer 25

Indications: severe pain management, surgery or chronic pain Cautions: extreme caution due to potency, used in controlled settings like anesthesia

Question 26

Meperidine (Demerol)

Answer 26

Similar to morphine but with shorter duration Caution: use is decreasing due to concerns about toxic metabolites building up in the body

Question 27

Methadone

Answer 27

Pain relief and opioid dependence treatment SE: opioid related side effects and potential QT interval prolongation on the ecg Cautions: requires close monitoring due to its potential for arrhythmias

Question 28

Narcan

Answer 28

Opioid receptor antagonist Reversal of opioid use Generally safe when used to reverse opioid overdose

Question 29

Romazicon

Answer 29

Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist Reversal of benzo overdose SE: potential for seizures in pts who are benzo dependent

Question 30

Prednisone

Answer 30

Corticosteroids Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, used for autoimmune diseases and allergies SE: weight gain, mood changes, and immune system suppression Cations: dose and duration should carefully be monitored due to side effects

Question 31

Spiroloctalone

Answer 31

Potassium sparring diuretic, act as antagonist at aldosterone receptor. Aldosterone promotes retention of sodium and water

Question 32

Aldactone

Answer 32

Potassium sparing diuretic