Medications What They Are

Question 1

hydralazine

Answer 1

Anti hypertensive txs essential hypertension and hypertensive emergencies

Question 2

carboplatin

Answer 2

Chemo therapy drug

Question 3

etoposide

Answer 3

Chemotherapy drug used in combination with other drugs to tx cancer

Question 4

bumetanide

Answer 4

Loop diuretic (ends in IDE)
TX edema in HF
Gets rid of potassium

Question 5

apixaban

Answer 5

Anticoagulant
Tx pulm embolism, DVTs, DIC, unstable angina, MI, AFIB, heparin induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis

Question 6

rivaroxaban

Answer 6

Anticoagulant
Tx and prevent DVT and PE, prevent stroke in clients w AFIB

Question 7

fluoxetine

Answer 7

SSRI
Tx of major depression, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder

Question 8

sertraline

Answer 8

SSRI
Tx major depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and anxiety

Question 9

citalopram

Answer 9

SSRI
TX major depression

Question 10

Phenylephrine

Answer 10

Nasal decongestant and vasopressor
Used to tx allergies, sinus congestion, hypotension pupil dilation

Question 11

Diphenhydramine

Answer 11

Antihistamine
Tx allergy symptoms, rhinitis, motion sickness, and insomnia

Question 12

Dextromethorphan

Answer 12

Cough suppressant

Question 13

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 13

Skeletal muscle relaxant
Relieve muscle spasms and pain in muscle skeletal conditions

Question 14

Tizanidine

Answer 14

prescription muscle relaxant, is primarily used to treat muscle spasticity (stiffness and spasms).

Question 15

phenazopyridine

Answer 15

relieve the symptoms of urinary tract irritation, such as pain, burning, urgency, and frequency. Does not tx the uti

Question 16

glipizide

Answer 16

Oral hypoglycemic
Do not give to pts w sulfa allergy

Question 17

sucralfate

Answer 17

GI med, Antiulcer
Tx duodenal ulcers

Question 18

bupropion

Answer 18

Antidepressant
Tx of depression and for smoking cessation

Question 19

norethindrone

Answer 19

Systemic contraceptive (progesterone only)
Contraceptive, tx of abnormal bleeding and endometriosis

Question 20

isotretinoin

Answer 20

Retinoid medication used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.
(Acutaine)

Question 21

pyridostigmine

Answer 21

Used to tx muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis

Question 22

alendronate

Answer 22

Bone resorption inhibitors
Tx and prevents osteoporosis and Paget disease

Question 23

disulfiram

Answer 23

Alcohol deterrent
Tx alcoholism

Question 24

Glyburide

Answer 24

Oral hypoglycemic
Do not give to pts with sulfa allergy

Question 25

Acetaminophen

Answer 25

Analgesic Can cause anemia with long term use Can cause liver and kidney damage

Question 26

Celecoxib

Answer 26

NSAID Management of acute chronic arthritis pain and relief of dysmenorrhea pain with in 60 min Can take without reguard to meals

Question 27

Meloxicam

Answer 27

NSAID Tx pain or inflammation caused by arthritis Take with out regard to meals (may cause GI upset)

Question 28

Naproxen

Answer 28

NSAID Tx mild to moderate pain, and reduces inflammation May increase risk of MI or Stroke Clients w asthma or asprin sensitivity have increased risk of hypersensitivity Avoid use w alcohol, steroids, or aspirin