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Meds 21-32 Flashcards

1
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What is the Omeprazole drug category?

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Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor

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What are the oral implications of Prilosec?

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Xerostomia
Taste perversion
Mucosal atrophy of the tongue

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What is the generic name of Prilosec?

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Omeprazole

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A patient reports that he is taking a medication for his gastroesophageal reflux disease and ulcers, but he can’t remember the name. What is a possible drug that would treat these disorders?

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Omeprazole

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You see that Desyrel is listed on a patient’s medical history form. What is the generic name of this drug, and what is it used to treat?

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Trazodone

Used to treat depression

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Like most anti-depressants, what is the oral implication of Trazodone?

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Xerostomia that is relieved with drug discontinuation

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What are other side effects of Trazodone other than xerostomia?

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Dizziness, headache

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What disease/disorder would Valsartan treat?

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Hypertension

Heart failure

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9
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What is the drug category of Diovan?

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Diovan = Valsartan

Angiotensin 2 receptor antagonist

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What are the side effects and/or oral implications of Valsartan?

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Side effects: various

Oral implications: none

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True or False:

Ultram is a opoid-derived analgesic.

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FALSE

Ultram = Tramadol is a non-opoid analgesic.

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What is Tramadol used for?

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Moderate-severe pain relief

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If a patient reports that she is taking Tramadol, what side effects should you watch out for?

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Oral: Xerostomia (relieved with drug discontinuation)
Flushing
Dizziness
Vomiting
Seizures
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What type of drug is Cymbalta?

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An anti-depressant, anti-anxiety

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What is the generic name of Cymbalta?

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Duloxetine

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16
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What drug would treat major depressive disorder, anxiety and neuropathy?

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Duloxetine

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17
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What drugs (within 21-32) cause xerostomia?

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Duloxetine
Omeprazole
Oxycodone + Acetaminophen
Trazodone
Tramadol
Promethazine
Aprazolam
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18
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What are signs of a Warfarin overdose?

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Bleeding from gingival tissues

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19
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What is Warfarin used for?

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Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and thrombotic disorders

20
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What is the drug category of Coumadin?

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Anticoagulant

21
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Coumadin is used to treat thrombotic disorders. However, there are associated side effects such as….?

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Bleeding
Hemorrhage
Angina
Dizziness

22
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On top of increased bleeding, what are the oral implications of Warfarin?

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Mouth ulcers

Taste disturbance

23
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A patient reports that he is taking Norvasc. What is the generic name of this drug and what type of drug is it?

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Amlodipine

Calcium Channel Blocker

24
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What diseases/disorders is Amlodipine used to treat?

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Hypertension

Symptomatic stable angine

25
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Most calcium-channel blockers are known to cause what oral implication?

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Gingival hyperplasia that resolves with the discontinuation of the drug

26
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In addition to gingival overgrowth, what other side effects is Norvac known to have?

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Peripheral edema

27
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What is the brand name of Oxycodone+Acetaminophen?

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Percocet

28
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What type of drug is Percocet?

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Opioid analgesic

29
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What components of Percocet determines the initial dose?

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Oxycodone content

Acetaminophen determines maximum daily dose

30
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True or false:

Percocet is recommended when treating chronic moderate-severe pain.

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FALSE

Recommended for limited acute dosing (3 days or less) because of addictive ability

31
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What side effects should you watch out for in a patient taking Oxycodone+Acetaminophen?

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Nausea
Sedation
Constipation
Xerostomia

32
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True or False:

Percocet may be contraindicated in patients with alcoholic liver disease

A

TRUE, because of acetaminophen componenet

33
Q

What drug is an anti-psychotic?

A

Quetiapine

34
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A patient reports taking Seroquel. What is the generic name and the drug category of this medication?

A

Quetiapine

Anti-psychotic

35
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What are the dental implications in caring for a patient taking Quetiapine?

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Orthostatic hypertension
Prolonged QT interval - be careful with vasocontrictive anesthetic
Repetitive oral movements
Tardive dykenesia

36
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What anti-histamine H1-receptor agonist is used for motion sickness, rhinitis, sedation or nausea?

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Generic: Promethazine
Brand: Phenergan

37
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What are possible side effects of Promethazine?

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Xerostomia
Repetitive oral movements
Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities)
Extrapyramidal reactions

38
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What is the drug category of Promethazine?

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Anti-histamine H1-receptor agonist

39
Q

What type of drug is synthetic corticosteriod?

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Fluticasone

40
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What is the brand name of Fluticasone?

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Flonase

41
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Why would a patient be taking Flonase?

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Nasal spay:

nasal symptoms for allergic/non-allergic rhintis, oral inhalation, asthma control maintenance

42
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A patient listed Fluticasone in their medication list. What side effects and oral implications should you watch out for?

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Headache, upper respiratory infection, throat irritation

Opportunistic yeast infection for mouth breathers (not due to medication)

43
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Xanax is what type of drug?

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Benzodiazepine

44
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What is the brand name of Alprazolam?

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Xanax

45
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What is Alprazolam used to treat?

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Anxiety disorders
Panic disorders
Depression
Sedation for dental procedures prior to treatment

46
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What are the side effects of Alprazolam?

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CNS effects:
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Cognitive disorder
Changes in appetite
Constipation
47
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What are the oral implications of Alprazolam?

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Xerostomia
Address patient’s dental anxiety
Stress-related oral conditions –> mucosal disorders, temperomandibular dysfunction

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