HW Week 10-12

Question 1

Acetaminophen drug category

Answer 1

nonsalicylate analgesic drug

Question 2

Ecotrin drug category

Answer 2

salicylate analgesic drug

Question 3

dilaudid (hydromorphone) drug category

Answer 3

narcotic analgesic drug

Question 4

Motrin (ibuprofen) drug category

Answer 4

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 5

Morphine drug category

Answer 5

morphine

Question 6

Axert (almotriptan) drug category

Answer 6

serotonin receptor agonist drug for migraine headaches

Question 7

Amitriptyline drug category

Answer 7

antidepressant drug for migraine headaches

Question 8

tenormin (atenolol) drug category

Answer 8

beta blocker drug for migraine headaches

Question 9

Imitrex (sumatriptan) drug category

Answer 9

serotonin receptor agonist drug for migraine headaches

Question 10

Pamelor (nortriptyline) drug category

Answer 10

antidepressant drug for migraine headaches

Question 11

T or F? One of the common side effects of narcotic drugs; an antitussive effect; is used as a therapeutic effect by including narcotic drugs in some prescription cough syrups.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

T or F? Antidepressant drugs have been found helpful in treating migraine and tension headaches.

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

T or F? The drug tramadol (ultram) activataes narcotic receptors in the brain and spinal cord; althrough it does not have the potential for addictions that narcotic drugs have

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

T or F? Serotonin receptor agonist drugs are used to prevent migraine headaches from occurring.

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

T of F? Caffeine is a stimulant drug that is often included in combination analgesic drugs

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) drug category

Answer 16

antihistamine drug

Question 17

Desloratadine (Clarinex) drug category

Answer 17

antihistamine drug

Question 18

Mometasone (Nasonex) drug category

Answer 18

Corticosteroid drug

Question 19

Fluticasone (Flonase; Veramyst) drug category

Answer 19

Corticosteroid drug

Question 20

Budesonide (Rhinocort) drug category

Answer 20

Corticosteroid drug

Question 21

Mycostatin (nystatin) treats

Answer 21

thrush

Question 22

Tessalon (benzonatate) treats

Answer 22

Cough

Question 23

Cipro HC Otic treats

Answer 23

Otitis Externa

Question 24

Afrin treats

Answer 24

nasal congestion & allergies

Question 25

Zyrtec (cetirizine) treats

Answer 25

Allergies and itching

Question 26

T or F? Antibiotic drugs may be prescribed for some patients with viral colds to prevent superimposed bacteria infections from developing

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

T or F? Sulfonamide drugs are a type of anti-infective drug that inhibits the growth of bacteria

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

T or F? Corticosteroid drugs can be administered intranasally to treat allergic and non allergic rhinitis

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

T or F? Decongestant drugs are commonly prescribed for colds and allergies

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

T or F? Antibiotic drugs are the drug of choice to cure the common cold

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

Timoptic treats

Answer 31

Glaucoma

Question 32

Ciloxan Treats

Answer 32

Conjunctivitis

Question 33

Ilotycin treats

Answer 33

Conjunctivitis

Question 34

Optivar treats

Answer 34

Allergies

Question 35

Alphagan P treats

Answer 35

Glaucoma

Question 36

Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxin) drug category

Answer 36

topical antibiotic drug

Question 37

Olopatadine (Patanol) drug category

Answer 37

topical antihistamine drug

Question 38

Latanoprost (Xalatan) drug category

Answer 38

glaucoma drug

Question 39

Azelastine (Optivar) drug category

Answer 39

Topical mast cell stabilizer

Question 40

Desamethasone (Maxidex) drug category

Answer 40

Topical corticosteroid drug