Drugs

Question 1

Adrenergics (vasoconstrictors)

Answer 1

Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system causing bronchodilation, vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation

Question 2

Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Answer 2

Adrenergics (vasoconstrictors)

Question 3

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Answer 3

Relieve pain, promote loss of feeling or sensation

Question 4

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 4

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 5

Acetylsalicyclic Acid (Aspirin)

Answer 5

Analgesics/Anesthetics
Anticoagulant
Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Question 6

Ibuprofen (Advil)

Answer 6

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Question 7

Meperidine (Demerol)

Answer 7

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 8

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Answer 8

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 9

Oxycodone (Percocet)

Answer 9

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 10

Morphine

Answer 10

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 11

Codeine

Answer 11

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 12

Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

Answer 12

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 13

Dimenhydrinate (Gravol)

Answer 13

Analgesics/Anesthetics

Question 14

Antianxiety

Answer 14

Act by blocking stimulation in the lambic and cortical systems of the brain

Question 15

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Answer 15

Antianxiety

Question 16

Midazolam (Versed)

Answer 16

Antianxiety

Question 17

Diazepam (Valium)

Answer 17

Antianxiety

Question 18

Anticoagulant

Answer 18

Inhibit the clotting mechanism of blood; used to keep IV lines and arterial catheters open during diagnostic procedures and to prevent blood clots following heart attack or stroke

Question 19

Heparin

Answer 19

Anticoagulant

Question 20

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Answer 20

Anticoagulant

Question 21

Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Plavix)

Answer 21

Anticoagulant

Question 22

Atrovastatin (Lipitor)

Answer 22

Anticoagulant

Question 23

Antidepressants

Answer 23

Used to relieve or prevent depression

Question 24

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Answer 24

Antidepressants

Question 25

Duloxetine Hydrochloride (Cymbalta)

Answer 25

Antidepressants

Question 26

Antidiabetics

Answer 26

Required for patients who have difficulty maintaining proper blood sugar balance

Question 27

Insulin

Answer 27

Antidiabetics

Question 28

Metformin (Glucophage)

Answer 28

Antidiabetics | Hypoglycaemic

Question 29

Antihistamine

Answer 29

Relieves the symptoms of allergic reactions

Question 30

Diphehydramine (Benadryl)

Answer 30

Antihistamine

Question 31

Ioratadine (Claritin)

Answer 31

Antihistamine

Question 32

Fexofdnadine (Allegra)

Answer 32

Antihistamine

Question 33

Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

Answer 33

Depress the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce spasms of smooth muscle tissue and decrease contractions, saliva, bronchial mucus and digestive secretions. Used in preparation for surgery and endoscopy to suppress secretions

Question 34

Hyoscine Butylbromide (Buscopan)

Answer 34

Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

Question 35

Atropine Sulfate

Answer 35

Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

Question 36

Antiperistaltic

Answer 36

Slow peristalsis of the G.I tract, reduce diarrhea

Question 37

Ioperamide (Imodium)

Answer 37

Antiperistaltic

Question 38

Bronchodilators

Answer 38

Dilate smooth muscle, used to treat asthma attacks and some allergic reaction

Question 39

Albuterol (Ventolin and Proventil)

Answer 39

Bronchodilators

Question 40

Cathartic

Answer 40

Stimulate peristalsis, promote defecation

Question 41

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

Answer 41

Cathartic

Question 42

Castor oil

Answer 42

Cathartic

Question 43

Magnesium Citrate

Answer 43

Cathartic

Question 44

Contrast Agents

Answer 44

Used to enhance the presentation of a structure, organ, etc. During diagnostic imaging

Question 45

Omnipaque

Answer 45

Contrast Agents

Question 46

Optiray

Answer 46

Contrast Agents

Question 47

Visipaque

Answer 47

Contrast Agents

Question 48

Conrad

Answer 48

Contrast Agents

Question 49

Hypaque

Answer 49

Contrast Agents

Question 50

Gastrografin

Answer 50

Contrast Agents

Question 51

Telebrix

Answer 51

Contrast Agents

Question 52

Diuretics

Answer 52

Stimulate the flow of urine

Question 53

Furosemide (Lasix)

Answer 53

Diuretics

Question 54

Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

Answer 54

Diuretics

Question 55

Fluids and Electrolytes

Answer 55

Provide balance of body fluids, electrolytes and nutrients; used to treat and prevent dehydration

Question 56

Normal Saline (NaCl)

Answer 56

Fluids and Electrolytes

Question 57

5% Dextrose in water

Answer 57

Fluids and Electrolytes

Question 58

Ringer's Solution

Answer 58

Fluids and Electrolytes

Question 59

Electrolytes: Sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, Bicarbonate

Answer 59

Fluids and Electrolytes

Question 60

Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Answer 60

Used to treat pain associated with inflammation such as arthritis, vasculitis, broken bones and surgical incisions

Question 61

Naproxen

Answer 61

Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Question 62

Hypoglycaemic

Answer 62

Used to control the level of glucose in the blood, primarily as a treatment for diabetes mellitus (Type 2)

Question 63

Narcotics/Opioids

Answer 63

Stimulate central nervous system receptors known as opioid receptors,causing a decrease in the perception of pain

Question 64

Codeine

Answer 64

Narcotics/Opioids

Question 65

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Answer 65

Narcotics/Opioids

Question 66

Meperidine (Demerol)

Answer 66

Narcotics/Opioids

Question 67

Morphine

Answer 67

Narcotics/Opioids

Question 68

Sedatives

Answer 68

Depress and relax the CNS and reduce mental activity. There are multiple classes within the sedative category

Question 69

Barbiturates (Phenobarbital Methohexital)

Answer 69

Sedatives

Question 70

Benzodiazepines (antianxiety agents)

Answer 70

Sedatives

Question 71

Opiate Analgesics

Answer 71

Sedatives

Question 72

Tranquilizer

Answer 72

Reduce anxiety

Question 73

Diazepam (Valium)

Answer 73

Tranquilizer

Question 74

Iorazepam (Ativan)

Answer 74

Tranquilizer

Question 75

Midazolam (Versed)

Answer 75

Tranquilizer

Question 76

Vasodilator

Answer 76

Relax the walls of blood vessels, permitting a greater flow of blood

Question 77

Nitroglycerin Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Answer 77

Vasodilator

Question 78

Dopamine (Intropin)

Answer 78

Vasodilator

Question 79

SARS

Answer 79

Airborne and contact

Question 80

Smallpox

Answer 80

Airborne

Question 81

Rubeola (Red measles or 10-day measles)

Answer 81

Airborne

Question 82

Influenza

Answer 82

Droplet

Question 83

Rubella (German Measles)

Answer 83

Droplet

Question 84

Mumps

Answer 84

Droplet

Question 85

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Answer 85

Droplet

Question 86

Most pneumonias

Answer 86

Droplet

Question 87

Diphtheria

Answer 87

Droplet and contract

Question 88

Pharyngitis

Answer 88

Droplet

Question 89

Scarlet Fever

Answer 89

Droplet

Question 90

Meningococcal Meningitis

Answer 90

Droplet

Question 91

Hepatitis

Answer 91

Contact

Question 92

Herpes simplex and herpes zoster

Answer 92

Contact | Zoster: contact and airborne

Question 93

Impetigo

Answer 93

Contact

Question 94

Scabies

Answer 94

Contact

Question 95

MRSA

Answer 95

Contact

Question 96

VRE

Answer 96

Contact

Question 97

Ebola

Answer 97

Contact

Question 98

Varicella (chicken pox)

Answer 98

Contact and Airborne

Question 99

Norwalk

Answer 99

Contact

Question 100

Lice

Answer 100

Contact

Question 101

C. difficile

Answer 101

Contact Drug

Question 102

E.Coli

Answer 102

Contact Drug

Question 103

Rotavirus

Answer 103

Contact Drug

Question 104

Shigella

Answer 104

Contact Drug