Medication

Question 1

Sulfonylureas

Answer 1

Glipizide (glucotrol)
Glimepride (amaryl)
Stimulate beta cells in pancreas to produce insulin
GI distress and hypoglycemia

Question 2

Medication that decreases ammonia

Answer 2

Lactulose

Question 3

Biguanides

Answer 3

Metformin (glucophage, glucovance)
Liver

Question 4

Meglitinides

Answer 4

Repaglinide (prandin)
Nateglinide (starlix)
Works in pancreas to activate beta cells

Question 5

Alpha glucosinade inhibitor

Answer 5

Miglitol
Blocks starchy foods
Cause GI upset

Question 6

Angiotensin II receptor blockers

Answer 6

Block angiotensin two (vasoconstrictor)
-satan
Losartan (cozaar)
Valsartan (diovan)

Question 7

Beta blockers

Answer 7

-olol
Reduce adrenaline on beta receptor
Relax and open up vessels
Metrolol, atenolol, propanolol, carvedilol
Decreases blood pressure and heart rate

Question 8

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 8

Block calcium enter the cell and open up blood vessels
Amlodipine (norvasc)
Diltiazem (cardizem)
Prevents passage of Ca ions across cell

Question 9

Antidote for acetaminophen

Answer 9

Mucomyst

Question 10

Antidotes

Answer 10

Naxolone (opioids)
Acetaminophen - tylenol (Mucomyst, acetylcisteine)
Coumadine (vitamin K - phytonadione)
Protamin sulfate (heparin)
Benzodiazepines (flumazenil)

Question 11

How does benzodiazepines work?

Answer 11

Increases GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)

Question 12

Barbiturates

Answer 12

Enhances gaba
Luminal, phenobarbital, mebaral, myosoline

Question 13

Types of abuse

Answer 13

EFMNPS
EFMAPS
Emotional
Financial
Medical
Neglect/abandonment
Physical
Sexual