Module 1 Drugs

Question 1

propofol

Answer 1

anesthetic most responsible for killing MJ

Question 2

ASA

Answer 2

acetyl salicylic acid; aspirin; manufactured in 1899

an NSAID

Question 3

salicyclic acid

Answer 3

aspirin-like drug used to burn off warts among other things

Question 4

Lamisil

Answer 4

cure for fungal infections of nails

Question 5

digitalis

Answer 5

Lanoxin; from foxglove plant. Increases strength of heart contractions for HF

Question 6

scopolamine

Answer 6

from Belladonna plant; used transdermally to prevent motion sickness

Question 7

atropine

Answer 7

from Belladonna plant originally used to dilate pupils long ago

Question 8

ephedrine

Answer 8

from ephedra plant; bronchodilator

Question 9

galantamine

Answer 9

Reminyl; from daffodil bulbs

used to treat early stages of Alzheimer’s

Question 10

Premarin

Answer 10

conjugated estrogens; obtained from pregnant mare’s urine

Question 11

human insulin

Answer 11

now made by recombinant DNA technology

Question 12

natural mineral medicines

Answer 12

lithium, calcium, potassium, iron

Question 13

morphine

Answer 13

analgesic isolated from opium poppy in 1803

Question 14

sulfanilamide

Answer 14

sulfa drug with antibacterial properties; deadly when mixed with diethylene glycol (antifreeze)

Question 15

phenobarbital

Answer 15

first barbiturate sedative-hypnotic

Question 16

cocaine

Answer 16

originally used in tooth drops for children; now a local anesthetic

Question 17

Heroin

Answer 17

opioid derived from opium poppy

Question 18

thalidomide

Answer 18

antinausea drug used in Europe for morning sickness in late 50s and early 60s that was important in changing US drug laws

Question 19

LSD

Answer 19

S1 drug

Question 20

Ecstasy

Answer 20

S1 drug

Question 21

Demerol

Answer 21

Meperidine: synthetic S2 opioid that is not derived from opium poppy

Question 22

Percocet

Answer 22

S2 opioid (oxycodone) combined with Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Question 23

Ritalin

Answer 23

S2 amphetamine that treats hyperactive children

Question 24

Vicodin

Answer 24

S2 drug; codeine combined with Tylenol.

Available OTC in low strengths in CAN, MEX, and ENG

Question 25

S5 cough syrups

Answer 25

contain low doses of codeine

Question 26

lithium

Answer 26

S4 mineral used to treat bipolar depression

Question 27

Viagra

Answer 27

vasodilator

Question 28

diazepam

Answer 28

Valium; S4 benzodiazepine

Question 29

lorazepam

Answer 29

Ativan; benzodiazepine

Question 30

midazolam

Answer 30

Versed; benzodiazepine

Question 31

Motrin

Answer 31

ibuprofen; Rx NSAID

Question 32

Aleve

Answer 32

naproxen; OTC NSAID

Question 33

Prilosec

Answer 33

omeprazole; popular OTC heartburn medication

Question 34

Tagamet

Answer 34

cimetidine; popular OTC heartburn medication

Question 35

Benadryl

Answer 35

Diphenhydramine; popular OTC antihistamine with sedative properties

Question 36

ephedrine; pseudoephedrine

Answer 36

bronchodilators that have been so abused that OTC drug must be obtained by asking pharmacist

Question 37

Claritin

Answer 37

loratadine; OTC antihistamine, works better for allergies than Benadryl

Question 38

Zyrtec

Answer 38

cetirizine; OTC antihistamine, works better for allergies than Benadryl

Question 39

ciprofloxacin

Answer 39

Cipro; Rx antibiotic

Question 40

Elavil

Answer 40

amitriptyline; old-time antidepressant

Question 41

Dilantin

Answer 41

phenytoin; common antiseizure drug

Question 42

naloxone

Answer 42

Narcan; Mu receptor antagonist (blocks effect of heroin, morphine, etc.)

Question 43

Flexeril

Answer 43

cyclobenzaprine; popular muscle relaxant

Question 44

Bactrim

Answer 44

combination sulfa drug used to treat bladder infections

Question 45

Septra DS

Answer 45

combination sulfa drug used to treat bladder infections

Question 46

Zofran

Answer 46

ondansetron; modern very effective antinausea drug

Question 47

tetracycline

Answer 47

old-time antibiotic often used to treat acne; cannot be taken with milk

Question 48

Nitro-Bid

Answer 48

long acting NTG drug for chest pain

Question 49

NTG

Answer 49

nitroglycerin; used to treat angina

Question 50

Nitrostat

Answer 50

tiny sublingual emergency NTG pill

Question 51

isotretinoin

Answer 51

Accutane; used for severe cystic acne

Question 52

gentamicin

Answer 52

antibiotic

Question 53

Lunesta

Answer 53

eszopiclone; popular Rx insomnia drug

Question 54

Ambien

Answer 54

zolpidem; popular Rx insomnia drug

Question 55

Xanax

Answer 55

alprazolam; benzodiazepine