Medications

Question 1

Detemir

Answer 1

Long acting Basal insulin, 2x daily

Question 2

Lispro/Aspart (humalog)

Answer 2

Rapid acting insulin

Question 3

Lantus/Glargine

Answer 3

Long-lasting

Question 4

levothyroxine

Answer 4

treat hypothyroidism

Question 5

Nitroprusside

Answer 5

Vasodilator

Question 6

Phentolamine

Answer 6

Vasodilator

Question 7

Nicardipine

Answer 7

Vasodilator

Question 8

NPH

Answer 8

Intermediate acting insulin

Question 9

hydrocortisone

Answer 9

cortisol replacement (corticosteroid) addisonian crisis

Question 10

desomopressin

Answer 10

ADH replacement drug
treats diabetes insipidus and some clotting disorders
hemophilia (sickle cell)

water intoxication –> hyponatremia –> headache, wkness, and mental stat change

Question 11

Sulfasalazine (azulfinide)

Answer 11

GI and anti-inflame medication (IBD)

Question 12

Lansoprazole (prevacid)

Answer 12

proton pump inhibitor (GERD)

Question 13

Succinylcholine

Answer 13

Muscle relaxer for surgical procedures

Question 14

Dantrolene

Answer 14

slow metabolism for malignant hyperthermia

Question 15

furosemide

Answer 15

loop diuretic – decrease systemic volume

Question 16

Dopamine

Answer 16

Vasopressor for hypotension (symptomatic)

Question 17

Tiotropium

Answer 17

Spirivia, anti cholinergic
long acting for COPD
relax airway, dry up secretions

Question 18

Ketorolac

Answer 18

NSAID given for 5 days for pain

Question 19

IV Mannitol

Answer 19

Reduce cerebral edema; osmotic diuretic

Question 20

IM methylergonovine

Answer 20

causes vasoconstriction for PP hemorrhage

Question 21

ethambutol

Answer 21

TB - can cause ocular toxicity

Question 22

levofloxacin

Answer 22

AB

don’t give with aluminum/mag supplements

Question 23

sucralfate

Answer 23

GI ulcer

give 2 hours before/after other medications

Question 24

rifampin

Answer 24

treats TB
dyes body fluids red/orange
hepatotoxicity (jaundice/anorexia)
use non hormonal birth control

Question 25

methylphenidate (ritalin)

Answer 25

ADHD - improves attn

Question 26

Thiazolidinediones

Answer 26

for diabetes - increase insulin sensitivity not for heart failure and bladder cancer pt cause fluid retention making heart failure worse

Question 27

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Answer 27

used to treat mild hyperkalemia | monitor bowel function

Question 28

saw palmetto (herbal)

Answer 28

helps with benign prostate hyperplasia

Question 29

st johns wort

Answer 29

herbal helps with depression can cause HTN and serotonin syndrome when used with other antidepressants

Question 30

black cohosh

Answer 30

herbal prep for perimenopausal women with hot flashes

Question 31

hawthorn extract

Answer 31

herbal for heart failure (german)

Question 32

lithium

Answer 32

for bipolar mania watch for NVD for acute tremor, confusion, ataxia, sluggishness for chronic

Question 33

Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

Answer 33

antimalarial drug for SLE treats skin and arthritic manifestations check eyes q 6-12 months, take with food

Question 34

bismuth subsalicylate

Answer 34

``` pesto-bismol don't give to kids, Reye syndrome, same class as aspirin ```

Question 35

Adalimumab (Humira)

Answer 35

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 36

phenytoin

Answer 36

seizure medication | pause tube feedings 1-2 hours before/after admin

Question 37

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Answer 37

anti-seizure/epileptic (preferred over phyentoin)

Question 38

methotrexate

Answer 38

anti-rheumatic | associated with bone marrow/thrombocytopenia = watch for bleeding/plts

Question 39

Topical capsaicin cream (Zostrix)

Answer 39

OTC for peripheral pain (arthritis)

Question 40

Imipramine (Tofranil)

Answer 40

tricyclic antidepressant

Question 41

amiodarone

Answer 41

anti-arrhythmic with long duration of action

Question 42

amphotericin B

Answer 42

anti fungal medication