Serena's Drug Endings

Question 1

-SARTAN

Answer 1

Angiotensin receptor blocker (Blocks AII from binding to its receptor, blood vessels dilate, pressure is reduced.)

Question 2

-OLOL

Answer 2

Beta blocker (arrhythmias, preventing MI, slow heart rate and contraction force)

Question 3

-PRIL

Answer 3

ACE inhibitor (Prevents AI from converting to AII, no A II to bind to its receptor, blood vessels dilate, pressure is reduced)

Question 4

-OLAM

Answer 4

benzodiazepine (sedative, anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant)

exception: chlordiazepoxide

Question 5

-DIPINE, -PINE

Answer 5

Calcium channel blocker (Prevent Ca++ from moving through cell walls, relax arterial vessels)

Question 6

-EPAM

Answer 6

benzodiazepine (sedative, anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant)

exception: chlordiazepoxide

Question 7

-PLASE

Answer 7

clot buster (Tissue Plasminogin Activator)

Question 8

-STATIN

Answer 8

Lipid-lowering (block production of cholesterol in the liver)

Question 9

-PRAZOLE

Answer 9

Proton pump inhibitor (inhibit acid secretion in gastric parietal cells)

Question 10

-TIDINE

Answer 10

H2 receptor antagonist (block histamine from interacting with gastric parietal cells, suppress acid secretion)

Question 11

-KINASE

Answer 11

Clot buster

Question 12

CEF- or CEPH-

Answer 12

Cephalosporin antibiotic (Cross sensitivity with penicillins)

Question 13

-MYCIN

Answer 13

Aminoglycoside antibiotic (MY kidneys and MY ears)

Question 14

-CYCLINE

Answer 14

Tetracycline antibiotic (Dental problems, tooth mottling, interferes with oral contraceptives)

Question 15

-CILLIN

Answer 15

penicillin antibiotic (common allergy, can cause GI Distress)

Question 16

-OXACIN

Answer 16

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (photosensitivity reactions)

Question 17

-AZOLE

Answer 17

Antifungal (very hepatotoxic with many drug-drug interactions)

Question 18

-OL

Answer 18

Beta antagonist (smooth muscle relaxation)

Question 19

-OSIN

Answer 19

Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist (Smooth muscle relaxation, causes vasodilation)

Question 20

-BARBITAL

Answer 20

Barbiturate (CNS depressant)

Question 21

-LUKAST

Answer 21

leukotriene receptor antagonist (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory for airways)

Question 22

-STIM

Answer 22

colony stimulating agent

Question 23

-SETRON

Answer 23

Anti-emetic

Question 24

-AZINE

Answer 24

Phenothiazine (CNS depressant - has anti-emetic, anti-histamine, and anti-psychotic properties)

Question 25

-SONE

Answer 25

corticosteroid (watch for increased risk of infection)

Question 26

Prochlorperazine

Answer 26

Antiemetic, phenothiazine

Question 27

Phenazopyridine

Answer 27

Analgesic

Question 28

Clozapine

Answer 28

atypical antipsychotic

Question 29

Phenytoin

Answer 29

Antiepileptic

Question 30

Albuterol

Answer 30

Bronchodilator

Question 31

Beclomethasone

Answer 31

Corticosteroid

Question 32

Pancreatin

Answer 32

Pancreatic enzyme replacement (Take with meals)

Question 33

Aminophylline

Answer 33

Bronchodilator

Question 34

Cyclophosphamide

Answer 34

Immunosuppressant (cancer)

Question 35

Amitriptyline

Answer 35

Tricyclic antidepressant

Question 36

Imipramine

Answer 36

tricyclic antidepressant

Question 37

Pentamidine

Answer 37

Antiprotazoal (Pneumonia in AIDS patient)

Question 38

Promethazine

Answer 38

Antiemetic, antihistamine

Question 39

Risperidone

Answer 39

Antipsychotic

Question 40

Phenelzine sulfate

Answer 40

MAOI

Question 41

Chlorpromazine

Answer 41

Antipsychotic, antiemetic