Drugs

Question 1

Nitrates (antianginal)

Answer 1

Dilate coronary arteries and cause systemic vasodilation

- decreased preload

Question 2

Calcium channel blockers (antianginals)

Answer 2

Dilate coronary arteries and slow heart rate

Question 3

Beta blockers (antianginals)

Answer 3

Decrease myocardial oxygen consumption by decreasing heart rate

Question 4

Anticoagulant

Answer 4

Prevents blood clot progression and formation

Question 5

Antidysrhythmics

Answer 5

Used to treat and prevent abnormal cardiac rhythms

Question 6

Antihypertensives

Answer 6

Drugs used to treat hypertension

Question 7

Anytihyperlipidemic agents

Answer 7

Drugs used to treat high cholesterol

Question 8

What safety category is insulin for pregnant women?

Answer 8

Class B

Question 9

Classification of insulin

Answer 9

Antidiabetic and hormone

Question 10

Adverse reactions of insulin

Answer 10

Headache, confusion, fatigue, weakness

Question 11

Rapid acting insulin

Answer 11

Usually taken before a meal to cover the elevation prior to eating
- taken with longer acting insulin

Question 12

Short acting or regular insulin

Answer 12

Taken 30 minutes prior to a meal

• used with longer acting insulin

Question 13

Intermediate acting insulin

Answer 13

Covers the blood glucose levels when rapid and short acting stops working

Question 14

Glyburide

Answer 14

Promotes insulin release from the beta cells in pancreas

• stimulation by blocking ATP sensitive K+ channels, resulting in Ca2+ influx
• increases peripheral insulin sensitivity
• reduction in hepatic insulin production

Question 15

Metformin

Answer 15

Insulin sensitized that increases glucose uptake and use by target tissues and decreasing insulin resistance

• differs from Glyburide by not promoting insulin secretion, so there is less risk of hypoglycemia

Question 16

Opioid triad

Answer 16

Altered LOC
Respiratory depression
Pinpoint pupils (miosis; parasympathetic response)

Question 17

Crystal meth

Answer 17

Causes vasoconstriction and bronchodilation

Effect on brain is due to norepi and dopamine
Monitor ECG

Question 18

ASA side effects (3)

Answer 18

Nausea, vomiting, GI upset
Increased risk of bleeds
Tinnitus

Question 19

Epi side effects (12)

Answer 19

Headache
Dizziness
Diaphoresis 
Anxiety 
Nervousness
Syncope
Dyspnea
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Nausea/vomiting
Tremors

Question 20

Ipratropium bromide side effects

Answer 20

Dry mouth/throat
Epistaxis
Dizziness
Tremors

Question 21

Salbutamol side effects (6)

Answer 21

Headache 
Dizziness
Nervousness
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Tremors

Question 22

Nitro side effects (5)

Answer 22

Headache
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Hypotension
Nausea/vomiting
Restlessness

Question 23

Nitrous oxide side effects (4)

Answer 23

Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Nausea/vomiting

Question 24

Naloxone side effects (4)

Answer 24

Seizures
Restlessness
Nausea/vomiting
Withdrawal (narcotic dependent)

Question 25

Glucagon side effects (6)

Answer 25

``` Headache Dizziness Hypertension Tachycardia Hypokalemia Rebound hypoglycemia ```

Question 26

Oral glucose side effects

Answer 26

Nausea/vomiting

Question 27

D50W side effects (4)

Answer 27

Pulmonary edema Phlebitis Tissue necrosis Rebound hyperglycemia

Question 28

Dimehydrinate side effects

Answer 28

Drowsiness/sedation

Question 29

Zopiclone generic name

Answer 29

Imovane Sleep aid

Question 30

Advil generic name

Answer 30

Ibuprofen - NSAID

Question 31

Tylenol generic name

Answer 31

Acetaminophen - nonopioid analgesic

Question 32

Benadryl generic name

Answer 32

Diphenhydramine - antihistamine

Question 33

Imodium generic name

Answer 33

Loperamide - antidiarrhea

Question 34

Pantoloc generic name

Answer 34

Pantoprazole - antacid

Question 35

Percocet generic name

Answer 35

Acetaminophen and oxycodone - opioid

Question 36

Symbicort generic name

Answer 36

Budesonide & formoterol - bronchodilator

Question 37

Cymbalta generic name

Answer 37

Duloxetine - antidepressant/anti anxiety

Question 38

Norvasc generic name

Answer 38

Amoldipine - calcium channel blocker

Question 39

Synthroid generic name

Answer 39

Levothyroxine - hypothyroidism

Question 40

Crestor generic name

Answer 40

Rosuvastatin- cholesterol

Question 41

Lipitor generic name

Answer 41

Atorvastatin - cholesterol

Question 42

Lasix generic name

Answer 42

Furosemide - diuretic

Question 43

Amoxil generic name

Answer 43

Amoxicillin - penicillin/antibiotic

Question 44

Nexium generic name

Answer 44

Esomeprazole - reflux/ulcers

Question 45

Effexor generic name

Answer 45

Venlafaxine - antidepressant

Question 46

Altace generic name

Answer 46

Ramipril - antihypertensive

Question 47

Apo-hydro generic name

Answer 47

Hydrochlorothiazide - diuretic

Question 48

Plavix generic name

Answer 48

Clopidogrel - blood thinner