RX #11-20

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Metoprolol tartrate

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Metoprolol tartrate

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Metoprolol tartrate

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

Metoprolol tartrate

Question 5

Can you use epinephrine with Metoprolol tartrate?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What drug category does Metoprolol tartrate fall under?

Answer 6

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.)

Question 7

What is the generic name of Lexapro?

Answer 7

Escitalopram
(es sye TAL oh
pram)

Question 8

Escitalopram falls into what drug category?

Answer 8

Anti-depressant,
SSRI (Selective
Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitor)

Question 9

This medication is used to treat major

depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders.

Answer 9

Escitalopram

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Escitalopram

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

Albuterol - Anti-asthma, adrenergic

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

Zolpidem - Hypnotic, nonbenzodiazapine

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Escitalopram

Question 13

What is the generic name of Zithromax?

Answer 13

Azithromycin
(az ith roe MYE
sin)

Question 14

Azithromycin falls into what drug category?

Answer 14

Antibiotic, Infective
endocarditis
prevention

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Azithromycin

500 mg/day, 5-7 days

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Azithromycin

Question 17

Which drug has no significant adverse impact

of drug itself on dental care?

Answer 17

Azithromycin

Question 18

What is the generic name of ProAir HFA?

Answer 18

Albuterol

al byoo ter ole

Question 19

Which drug category does Albuterol fall into?

Answer 19

Anti-asthma, adrenergic

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Albuterol

Question 21

If a patient suffers from tachycardia or arrhythmias,

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

Answer 21

Albuterol

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 23

What drug category does Hydrochlorothiazide fall into?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

What is the generic name of Glucophage and | Fortamet?

Answer 27

Metformin | met FOR min

Question 28

What drug category does Metformin fall into?

Answer 28

Antidiabetic agent, | Biguanide

Question 29

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?

Answer 29

Metformin

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Metformin

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Metformin

Question 32

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

Answer 32

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

Question 33

What is the generic name of Zoloft?

Answer 33

Sertraline | SER tra leen

Question 34

Sertraline falls into what drug category?

Answer 34

Anti-depressant, SSRI or selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 35

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?

Answer 35

Sertraline

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Sertraline

Question 37

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.

Answer 37

Sertraline

Question 38

What is the generic name for Advil, Motrin, and | Midol?

Answer 38

Ibuprofen (Eye byoo proe fen)

Question 39

What drug category does Ibuprofen fall into?

Answer 39

NSAID (Non- Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug)

Question 40

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?

Answer 40

Ibuprofen

Question 41

If a patient suffers from GI bleeding/ulcer, stroke/MI, | thromboembolism, hepato-&nephrotoxicity, what drug are they likely taking?

Answer 41

Ibuprofen

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Ibuprofen dose of 400-600 mg q 6 hours prior

Question 43

What is the generic name of Ambien?

Answer 43

Zolpidem | zol PI dem

Question 44

What drug category does Zolpidem fall into?

Answer 44

Hypnotic, nonbenzodiazapine

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Zolpidem

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Zolpidem

Question 47

What is the generic name of Lasix?

Answer 47

Furosemide (fyoor OH se mide)

Question 48

What drug category does Furosemide fall into?

Answer 48

Diuretic, Loop

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Furosemide