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RX #11-20 Flashcards

1
Q

Which medication can be used to treat angina pectoris, hypertension, and hemodynamically stable acute MI?

A

Metoprolol tartrate

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What is the generic name of Lopressor or Toprol-XL?

A

Metoprolol tartrate

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3
Q

If a patient is suffering from hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness and fatigue, which medication are the probably on?

A

Metoprolol tartrate

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4
Q 
Long term use of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
medication (3+ weeks) may
reduce the therapeutic effect
of this medication but short
term use (3 days) requires no
special precautions.
A

Metoprolol tartrate

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5
Q

Can you use epinephrine with Metoprolol tartrate?

A 
No restrictions with regard to
epinephrine use (because
metoprolol is a
cardioselective beta-blocker.)
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6
Q

What drug category does Metoprolol tartrate fall under?

A 
Cardiovascular
Agent
Beta Blocker,
cardioselective.
(Non-selctive betablockers
enhance the
pressor response to
epinephrine , resulting
in hypertension and
bradycardia. This has
not been reported for
metoprolol, a selective
agent.)
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7
Q

What is the generic name of Lexapro?

A

Escitalopram
(es sye TAL oh
pram)

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8
Q

Escitalopram falls into what drug category?

A

Anti-depressant,
SSRI (Selective
Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitor)

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9
Q

This medication is used to treat major

depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders.

A

Escitalopram

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10
Q

If a patients suffers from Headache, Sleep problems, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, other CNS side effects, what medication are the most likely taking?

A

Escitalopram

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11
Q

Patients may suffer from xerostomia if they are taking which medications?

A

Escitalopram - Anti-depressant,
SSRI (Selective
Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitor)

Albuterol - Anti-asthma, adrenergic

Sertraline - Anti-depressant,
SSRI or selective
Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitor

Zolpidem - Hypnotic, nonbenzodiazapine

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12
Q

This drug has potential to cause prolonged bleeding time,
especially if used concomitantly with aspirin, NSAIDs, or other anticoagulants. Routine interruption for most dental procedures is not warranted.

A

Escitalopram

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13
Q

What is the generic name of Zithromax?

A

Azithromycin
(az ith roe MYE
sin)

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14
Q

Azithromycin falls into what drug category?

A

Antibiotic, Infective
endocarditis
prevention

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15
Q

To treat moderate bacterial infections, used for otitis media, pharyngeal infections or pneumonia caused by Hemophilus , influenza or Staphylococcus organisms, which medication would you prescribe?

A

Azithromycin

500 mg/day, 5-7 days

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Q

If a patient suffers from diarrhea and nausea, what medication may they be taking?

A

Azithromycin

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17
Q

Which drug has no significant adverse impact

of drug itself on dental care?

A

Azithromycin

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18
Q

What is the generic name of ProAir HFA?

A

Albuterol

al byoo ter ole

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19
Q

Which drug category does Albuterol fall into?

A

Anti-asthma, adrenergic

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20
Q

This drug is used as a bronchodilator in reversible airway obstruction due asthma or COPD.

A

Albuterol

21
Q

If a patient suffers from tachycardia or arrhythmias,

among many other side effects, what drug may they be taking?

A

Albuterol

22
Q

What is the generic name of Microzide, Zide or Hydrocot?

A

Hydrochlorothiazide

23
Q

What drug category does Hydrochlorothiazide fall into?

A

Cardiovascular Agent (drug action is inhibition of sodium resorption in the distal tubules of the kidney, causing increased secretion of sodium and water and potassium and hydrogen ions)

Diuretic Thiazide

24
Q

Which drug may a patient be taking to treat mild to moderate hypertension, edema, congestive heart failure?

A

Hydrochlorothiazide

25
Q

If a patient suffers from Orthostatic effects (blood pressure may drop suddenly upon standing.), which drug are they likely taking?

A

Hydrochlorothiazide

26
Q

What precautions should you take if your patient is taking Hydrochlorothiazide?

A

The patient should not get out of a dental chair quickly or
may faint.

This medication indicates the patient has high blood
pressure. A patient with hypertension is at increased risk for a medical emergency during dental care, such as a
heart attack.

27
Q

What is the generic name of Glucophage and

Fortamet?

A

Metformin

met FOR min

28
Q

What drug category does Metformin fall into?

A

Antidiabetic agent,

Biguanide

29
Q

If a patient suffers from Type 2 Diabetes
Mellitus (noninsulin dependent), Gestational
Diabetes, of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, what medication are they likely to be taking?

A

Metformin

30
Q

If a patient is suffering from diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, flatulence (all 10% or greater), what medication are they likely taking?

A

Metformin

31
Q

If a patient has noticed a taste disorder, which medication are they likely taking?

A

Metformin

32
Q

What oral risks are increased in diabetic patients and what medication are they likely taking?

A

Diabetic patients are at risk for periodontitis, xerostomia,
oral yeast infections and delayed healing and increased risk of infection after oral surgery.

Metformin

33
Q

What is the generic name of Zoloft?

A

Sertraline

SER tra leen

34
Q

Sertraline falls into what drug category?

A

Anti-depressant,
SSRI or selective
Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitor

35
Q

If a patient suffers from anxiety or depression, obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic
stress-disorder, pre-menstrualdysphoric, social anxiety
disorder, or eating disorders what medication are they possibly taking?

A

Sertraline

36
Q

If a patient suffers from dizziness, fatigue, other CNS side effects what medication are they taking?

A

Sertraline

37
Q

Which drug has potential to cause prolonged bleeding time, especially if used concomitantly with aspirin,
NSAIDs, or other anticoagulants. Routine
interruption for most dental procedures is not warranted.

A

Sertraline

38
Q

What is the generic name for Advil, Motrin, and

Midol?

A

Ibuprofen
(Eye byoo proe
fen)

39
Q

What drug category does Ibuprofen fall into?

A

NSAID (Non-
Steroidal Antiinflammatory
Drug)

40
Q

Which medication would you use to treat mild to
moderate oral pain and swelling, TMD pain,
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea
(menstrual cramps), other pain, fever, inflammation?

A

Ibuprofen

41
Q

If a patient suffers from GI bleeding/ulcer, stroke/MI,

thromboembolism, hepato-&nephrotoxicity, what drug are they likely taking?

A

Ibuprofen

42
Q

Preoperative use of which drug prior to appointment may decrease post-operative swelling and hasten healing time?

A

Ibuprofen

dose of 400-600 mg q 6 hours prior

43
Q

What is the generic name of Ambien?

A

Zolpidem

zol PI dem

44
Q

What drug category does Zolpidem fall into?

A

Hypnotic, nonbenzodiazapine

45
Q

To treat insomnia, what medication is a patient most likely taking?

A

Zolpidem

46
Q

If a patient suffers from dizziness, headache , somnolence ( “sleepiness” or “drowsiness”), (all
10% or greater ), what drug are they possibly taking?

A

Zolpidem

47
Q

What is the generic name of Lasix?

A

Furosemide
(fyoor OH se
mide)

48
Q

What drug category does Furosemide fall into?

A

Diuretic, Loop

49
Q

Which drug is used to manage edema associated with heart failure and hepatic or renal disease, acute pulmonary edema, or treat hypertension?

A

Furosemide

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