Medications part 3

Question 1

Tamiflu (for flu) is

Answer 1

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

Question 1

Antihypertensive: indications

Answer 1

Stage 1 Hypertension: diastolic readings consistently above 90-99 mmHg or systolic above 140-159 mmHg. (Stage 2 characterized by consistent diastolic reading > 100 mmHg or systolic > 160 mmHg.)

Question 1

Antihypertensive: adverse reactions (9)

Answer 1

varied: ~changes in fluid balance ~heart rate ~myocardial contractility ~fatigue ~orthostatic hypotension ~headache ~nausea ~cough ~dizziness

Question 1

Treatment for angina pectoris: special consideration for rehab

Answer 1

patients with stable angina (angina brought on by physical exertion) should have nitroglycerin on hand during therapy sessions; monitor for pain, fatigue, or changes in vital signs

Question 1

Treatment for CHF: indications

Answer 1

impaired cardiac pumping ability due to decreased cardiac muscle function, fluid overload, or valve deterioration

Question 2

What med is for shingles and herpes?

Answer 2

Acyclovir (an antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 3

Retrovir (for HIV) is

Answer 3

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

Question 3

Isoptin (verapamil) is

Answer 3

Antihypertensive

Question 3

Treatment for angina pectoris: adverse reactions (5)

Answer 3

uneven heart rate, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

Question 3

Treatment for CHF: special consideration for rehab

Answer 3

look for signs of acute CHF (dyspnea, rales, cough, frothy sputum), signs of toxicity, or unusual fatigue, weakness, or peripheral edema

Question 4

Norvir (for HIV) is

Answer 4

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

Question 5

Benicar (Olmesartan) is

Answer 5

Antihypertensive

Question 6

Digoxin is

Answer 6

Treatment for CHF:

Question 8

Lasix (furosemide) is

Answer 8

Antihypertensive

Question 9

Procardia (nifedipine) is

Answer 9

Antihypertensive

Question 9

Specific condition(s) given as examples for antivirals/anti-retrovirals: (5)

(list what med is used for each if you want)

Answer 9

1. Herpes/Shingles
   
   • Acyclovir
2. HepB
   
   • Adefovir
3. HIV
   
   • Norvir
   • Retrovir
4. Flu
   
   1. Tamaflu
5. Mono
   
   1. Valomaciclovir

Question 11

what does adefovir treat?

Answer 11

HepB

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 12

Norvasc (amlodipine) is

Answer 12

Antihypertensive

Question 13

what med is for HIV?

Answer 13

1. Norvir
2. Retrovir

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 15

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: indications (6)

Answer 15

herpes virus, chicken pox, shingles, cytomegalovirus (CMV), influenza, HIV (a retrovirus).

Question 15

Treatment for CHF: common brands/ types (4)

Answer 15

~beta blockers ~diuretics ~calcium channel blockers ~Digoxin (from foxglove plant) - stimulates forceful heart muscle contraction.

Question 17

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: adverse reactions (4)

Answer 17

nausea, diarrhea, rash, decreased renal function. Some meds will lower white blood cell count. Many of these meds will interact w/other drugs.

Question 18

what med is for flu?

Answer 18

Tamaflu

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 19

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals are (act)

Answer 19

work by inactivating the enzymes needed for viral replication

Question 20

what does acyclovir treat?

Answer 20

herpes and shingles | (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 22

Antihypertensive: common brands (10)

Answer 22

~Diovan (Valsartan) ~Benicar (Olmesartan) ~Lotensin (Benazepril) ~Avapro (Irbesartan) ~Norvasc (amlodipine) ~Procardia (nifedipine) ~Isoptin (verapamil) ~Lasix (furosemide) ~Captopril ~Ramipril

Question 23

what does Norvir treat?

Answer 23

HIV | (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 24

Avapro (Irbesartan) is

Answer 24

Antihypertensive

Question 26

what med is for HepB?

Answer 26

Adefovir (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 27

Ramipril is

Answer 27

Antihypertensive

Question 28

Adefovir (HepB) is

Answer 28

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

Question 29

Valomaciclovir (for mononucleosis) is

Answer 29

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

Question 30

Treatment for angina pectoris: common brands

Answer 30

Nitroglycerine, a potent vasodilator. (Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers may also be prescribed to reduce heart’s workload.)

Question 30

Nitroglycerine is

Answer 30

Treatment for angina pectoris

Question 31

Antihypertensive are (act)

Answer 31

reduce blood pressure by reducing blood volume (acting as diuretic), reducing arterial pressure (acting as vasodilators, typically ACE inhibitors or calcium channel blockers).

Question 32

what does Valomaciclovir treat?

Answer 32

mono | (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 33

Diovan (Valsartan) is

Answer 33

Antihypertensive

Question 35

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: common brands (6)

Answer 35

~Tamiflu (for flu), ~Acyclovir (for herpes and shingles) ~Retrovir (for HIV) ~Norvir (for HIV) ~Adefovir (HepB) ~Valomaciclovir (for mononucleosis)

Question 36

Treatment for CHF: adverse reactions

Answer 36

Digoxin overdose not uncommon and toxicity can be fatal. Look for GI distress (nausea/vomiting), heart rhythm disturbances, delirium.

Question 38

Captopril is

Answer 38

Antihypertensive

Question 39

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: special consideration for rehab

Answer 39

monitor for adverse reactions

Question 41

Antihypertensive: special considerations for rehab

Answer 41

systemic heat or whirlpool may cause excessive vasodilation; exercise tolerance may be impaired; postural changes may cause orthostatic hypotension

Question 42

Treatment for angina pectoris: Indications

Answer 42

acute or chronic angina pectoris

Question 43

Lotensin (Benazepril) is

Answer 43

Antihypertensive

Question 44

what does retrovir treat?

Answer 44

HIV | (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 45

what med is for mono?

Answer 45

Valomaciclovir (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 47

what does tamaflu treat?

Answer 47

flu | (antiviral/antiretroviral)

Question 48

Acyclovir (for herpes and shingles) is

Answer 48

Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals