Exam 3 Medications

Question 1

Cimetidine

Answer 1

H2 receptor antagonist

Question 2

Famotidine

Answer 2

H2 receptor antagonist

Question 3

H2 receptor antagonist

Answer 3

Blocks H2 receptors in the stomach, decreasing gastric secretions

CYP450 inhibitor

Question 4

Omeprazole

Answer 4

PPI

Question 5

Pantoprazole

Answer 5

PPI

Question 6

Esomeprazole

Answer 6

PPI

Question 7

PPI

Answer 7

Binds to proton pump, ATPase enzyme system

Long term may cause bone loss

Question 8

Sucralfate

Answer 8

Mucosal protectant

Question 9

Mucosal protectant

Answer 9

Thick sticky gel that coats stomach when exposed to gastric acid

Take 2 hours apart from other medications

Question 10

Antacids

Answer 10

Neutralize acid in stomach

Take 1-2 hours apart from other meds. May cause acid rebound

Question 11

Ondansetron

Answer 11

Serotonin blocker

Question 12

Serotonin blocker

Answer 12

Blocks serotonin receptors in the brain/afferent vagal nerves in the stomach. For nausea

Watch for serotonin syndrome

Question 13

Dimenhydramine

Answer 13

Antihistamine

Question 14

Meclizine

Answer 14

Antihistamine

Question 15

Hydroxyzine

Answer 15

Antihistamine

Question 16

Antihistamine

Answer 16

Blocks H1 receptors in the inner ear. For dizziness/nausea

Increases fall risk, anticholinergic effects

Question 17

Metoclopramide

Answer 17

Dopamine antagonist

Question 19

Dopamine antagonist

Answer 19

Blocks dopamine receptors, increases LES tone, increases peristalsis

May cause EPS

Question 20

Diphenoxylate with atropine

Answer 20

Anti diarrhea med

Question 21

Loperamide

Answer 21

Antidiarrhea med

Question 22

Antidiarrhea med

Answer 22

Decreases intestinal peristalsis

Question 23

Sulfasalazine

Answer 23

5-aminosalicylates

Question 24

5-aminosalicylates

Answer 24

Antibiotic that converts into antiinflammatory agents. For IBD.

Don’t take with sulfa allergies

Question 25

Infleximab

Answer 25

Disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD)

Question 26

Disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD)

Answer 26

Monoclonal antibody neutralizes TNF alpha. For IBD Immune suppression

Question 27

Aminoglutethide

Answer 27

Blocks synthesis of all adrenergic steroids

Question 28

Ketoconazole

Answer 28

Antifungal that also Inhibits glucocorticoid synthesis

Question 29

Hydrocortisone

Answer 29

Glucocorticoid

Question 30

Prednisone

Answer 30

Glucocorticoid

Question 31

Dexamethasone

Answer 31

Glucocorticoid

Question 32

Fludrocortisone

Answer 32

Mineralcorticoid

Question 33

Phenoxybenzamine

Answer 33

Alpha blocker for pheochromocytoma

Question 34

Alpha blockers for pheochromocytoma

Answer 34

Blockage of alpha adrenergic receptors Lowers blood pressure

Question 35

Demeclocycline

Answer 35

Tetracycline antibiotic

Question 36

Tetracycline antibiotic

Answer 36

Also interferes with renal response to ADH in treatment of SIADH Nephrotoxic

Question 37

Desmopressin/DDAVP

Answer 37

Synthetic ADH replacement

Question 38

Synthetic ADH replacement

Answer 38

Replacement therapy, for neurogenic DI

Question 39

Synthroid

Answer 39

Synthetic thyroid hormone

Question 40

Synthetic thyroid hormone

Answer 40

Converted to T3 in the body Take on an empty stomach, long half life

Question 41

Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Answer 41

Anti thyroid hormone medication

Question 42

Anti thyroid hormone medication

Answer 42

Blocks hormone synthesis, suppressing conversion for T4 to T3 Hepatotoxic Do not use in pregancy

Question 43

Cilostazol

Answer 43

Platelet inhibitor for intermittent claudication

Question 44

Pentoxifylline

Answer 44

Vasoactive agent, increases blood flow, reduces leg pain for intermittent claudication

Question 45

Ranolazone

Answer 45

Anti anginal