Medications

Question 1

What is Oxycodone classified as?

Answer 1

S8, narcotic analgesic

Oxycodone is indicated for moderate to severe pain.

Question 2

What is the usual adult dose of Oxycodone?

Answer 2

1 tab every 6 hours after meals or with milk

Question 3

List some adverse effects of Oxycodone.

Answer 3

• drowsiness
• confusion
• constipation
• dependence

Question 4

Under what circumstances should Oxycodone not be prescribed?

Answer 4

Acute respiratory depression

Question 5

What is Paracetamol classified as?

Answer 5

S4, analgesic & antipyretic

Paracetamol is used for pain and fever.

Question 6

What is the maximum daily dose of Paracetamol?

Answer 6

8 tabs/day

Question 7

What are some adverse effects of Paracetamol?

Answer 7

Rare

Question 8

What should be considered when prescribing Paracetamol?

Answer 8

Liver & renal impairment; may interact with anticoagulants

Question 9

What is Digoxin classified as?

Answer 9

S4, cardiac inotropic agent

Question 10

What is the primary indication for Digoxin?

Answer 10

Atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure

Question 11

What are some adverse effects of Digoxin?

Answer 11

• GI upset
• bradycardia

Question 12

What special considerations are there for Digoxin use?

Answer 12

Particular cardiac & renal disease; if P < 60-120, withhold

Question 13

What is Metoclopramide classified as?

Answer 13

S4, antiemetic/antinausea

Question 14

What is the usual adult dose of Metoclopramide?

Answer 14

10mg TDS (3x/day)

Question 15

List some adverse effects of Metoclopramide.

Answer 15

• Impaired alertness
• Dystonic reaction

Question 16

What special considerations are there for Metoclopramide?

Answer 16

Particular blood disorders; need to establish cause of nausea

Question 17

What is Metoprolol tartrate classified as?

Answer 17

S4, B-blocking agent

Question 18

What are the indications for Metoprolol tartrate?

Answer 18

• Hypertension
• Angina

Question 19

What are some adverse effects of Metoprolol tartrate?

Answer 19

• Hypotension
• Bradycardia

Question 20

What special considerations are there for Metoprolol tartrate?

Answer 20

Congestive heart disease, abrupt withdrawal

Question 21

What is Frusemide classified as?

Answer 21

S4, diuretic

Question 22

What is the indication for Frusemide?

Answer 22

Oedema, rapid diuresis

Question 23

What are some adverse effects of Frusemide?

Answer 23

Electrolyte imbalance (decreased K+)

Question 24

What should be monitored when administering Frusemide?

Answer 24

Fluid and electrolytes (K+)

Question 25

What is Cephalexin classified as?

Answer 25

S4, cephalosporin bactericidal

Question 26

What is the indication for Cephalexin?

Answer 26

Infection due to susceptible organisms

Question 27

What are some adverse effects of Cephalexin?

Answer 27

* Super infection * Gastrointestinal upset (vomiting/diarrhea)

Question 28

What special considerations are there for Cephalexin?

Answer 28

Previous sensitivity to penicillins/cephalosporins, renal impairment

Question 29

What is Timolol maleate classified as?

Answer 29

S4, reduces intraocular (eye) pressure

Question 30

What is the indication for Timolol maleate?

Answer 30

Glaucoma & increased intraocular pressure

Question 31

What are some adverse effects of Timolol maleate?

Answer 31

* Ocular irritation * Visual disturbance * Dizziness * Depression

Question 32

What special considerations are there for Timolol maleate?

Answer 32

Cardiac disease, bronchospasm-asthma, pregnancy

Question 33

What is Heparin Sodium classified as?

Answer 33

S4, anticoagulant/antithrombotic

Question 34

What is the indication for Heparin Sodium?

Answer 34

Thromboembolic disorders (e.g., pulmonary embolus/DVT)

Question 35

What are some adverse effects of Heparin Sodium?

Answer 35

* Haemorrhage * Local skin necrosis

Question 36

What special considerations are there for Heparin Sodium?

Answer 36

Potential haemorrhage states, site for injection - abdomen 5cm from umbilicus

Question 37

What is Sertraline classified as?

Answer 37

S4, antidepressant (SSRI)

Question 38

What is the indication for Sertraline?

Answer 38

Depression, social anxiety

Question 39

What are some adverse effects of Sertraline?

Answer 39

* Dry mouth * Blurred vision * Constipation * Lethargy

Question 40

What special considerations are there for Sertraline?

Answer 40

Shouldn't be taken with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor medication (MAOIs)

Question 41

What is Glyceryl trinitrate classified as?

Answer 41

S4, anti angina agent

Question 42

What is the indication for Glyceryl trinitrate?

Answer 42

Perioperative hypertension, unresponsive angina pectoris, congestive heart failure

Question 43

What are some adverse effects of Glyceryl trinitrate?

Answer 43

* Headache * Hypotension * Dizziness * Tachycardia

Question 44

What special considerations are there for Glyceryl trinitrate?

Answer 44

Rotate application sites daily

Question 45

What is Clotrimazole classified as?

Answer 45

S2, topical antifungal agent

Question 46

What is the indication for Clotrimazole?

Answer 46

Treatment of vaginal thrush

Question 47

What is the usual adult dose of Clotrimazole?

Answer 47

500mg pessary once

Question 48

What are some adverse effects of Clotrimazole?

Answer 48

* Erythema * Stinging * Blistering

Question 49

What special considerations are there for Clotrimazole?

Answer 49

Can reduce effectiveness of physical contraceptives if in contact

Question 50

What is Glycerol classified as?

Answer 50

Unscheduled, laxative

Question 51

What is the indication for Glycerol?

Answer 51

Acute and temporary constipation

Question 52

What is the usual adult dose of Glycerol?

Answer 52

4gm

Question 53

What are some adverse effects of Glycerol?

Answer 53

* Abdominal cramping * Bowel irritation

Question 54

What special considerations are there for Glycerol?

Answer 54

Prolonged use, intestinal obstruction & pregnancy