Skills Lab I (PHAR 7217) Quiz 1

Question 1

lisinopril

Answer 1

Prinivil / Zestril ** Antihypertensive {ACE inhibitor} ** dizziness

Question 2

levothyroxine

Answer 2

Sythroid / Levoxyl / Levothroid ** Thyroid hormone replacement ** insomnia, hypoglycemia.

Question 3

hydrocodone with Acetaminophen

Answer 3

Lortab / Vicodine / Lorcet / Norco ** Opioid, Analgesic ** drowsiness

Question 4

omeprazole

Answer 4

Prilosec / Omesec ** Gastric Antisecretory {Proton Pump Inhibitor} ** rash.

Question 5

simvastatin

Answer 5

Zocor ** antihyperlipidemic {Statin} ** dyspepsia.

Question 6

metformin

Answer 6

Glucophage, Glucophage XR ** Antidiabetic {Biguanide} ** decreased vitamin B12 absorption, Lactic acidosis, flatulence, unpleasant metallic taste.

Question 7

furosemide

Answer 7

Lasix ** Diurectic {loop diurectic} ** dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, photosensitivity, hyperglycemia.

Question 8

albuterol

Answer 8

Proventil, Ventolin, Proair ** Antiastimatic {Beta 2 adrenergic agonist ** tachycardia, palpitations.

Question 9

gabapentin

Answer 9

Neurontin ** Anticonvulsant / antineuralgic {anti-epileptic agent) ** somnolence, seizure, ataxia, rhinitis.

Question 10

amlodipine

Answer 10

Norvasc ** Antihypertensive {Calcium channel blocker} ** edema, flushing, fatigue, abdominal pain.

Question 11

alprazolam

Answer 11

Xanax (XR) ** Antianxiety Agent {Benzodiazepine} ** drowsiness and hypotension.

Question 12

citalopram

Answer 12

Celexa * Antidepressant {SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor}* nausea, dry mouth, somnolence, insomnia, ejaculation disorder, impotence. .

Question 13

atorvastatin

Answer 13

Lipitor ** Antihyperlipidermic {Statin} ** constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence.

Question 14

zolpidem

Answer 14

Ambien, Ambien CR *** Sedative {Gamma Aminobutyric Acid-ergic Agonist} dry mouth, back pain, abdominal pain, palpitation, myalgia.

Question 15

ranitidine

Answer 15

Zantac *** Gastric antisecretary {Histamin 2 receptor Antagonist} constipation.

Question 16

tramadol

Answer 16

Ultram ER, Ryzolt ** Opioid, Analgesic ** muscle stiffness, dry mouth.

Question 17

potassium chloride KCl (oral)

Answer 17

Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K ** Potassium Salt ** confusion, extreme thirst.

Question 18

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 18

Hydrodiuril, Microzide ** Diuretic {Thiazide} ** unusual decreased urination, blurred vision.

Question 19

duloxetine

Answer 19

Cymbalta ** Antidepressant {Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor} ** Aggression, decreased appetite.

Question 20

trazodone

Answer 20

Desyrel ** Antidepressant (tetracyclic) {Serotonin reuptake inhibitor} ** hallucinations, overactive reflexes.