Weeks 6-11 Drug Names and Class/Indication

Question 1

Lasix (furosemide)

Answer 1

Loop Diuretic for Anti-HTN

Question 2

Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide)

Answer 2

Thiazide Diuretic for Anti-HTN… most frequently used diuretic due to Ca reabsorption for osteoporotic peeps

Question 3

Spironolactone

Answer 3

K-Sparring Diuretic for Anti-HTN AND Hyperaldosteronism

Question 4

Amlodopine

Answer 4

Ca-Channel Blocker for HTN, Angina, and Arrhythmia… used when beta blockers are contraindicated

Question 5

Diltiazem

Answer 5

Ca-Channel Blocker for HTN, Angina, and Arrhythmia… used when beta blockers are contraindicated

Question 6

Propranolol

Answer 6

Non-Selective Beta Blocker for HTN, Angina, Arrhythmia, and post-MI survival

Question 7

Metoprolol

Answer 7

Cardioselective Beta Blocker

Question 8

Carvedilol

Answer 8

Cardioselective Beta Blocker

Question 9

Lisinopril

Answer 9

ACEi for HTN, HF

Question 10

Enalapril

Answer 10

ACEi for HTN, HF

Question 11

Ramipril

Answer 11

ACEi for HTN, HF

Question 12

Losartan

Answer 12

ARB for HTN, HF (for people who cannot take ACEi)… best tolerated of all HTN drugs

Question 13

Valsartan

Answer 13

ARB for HTN, HF (for people who cannot take ACEi)… AND used in combo as an ARNI for CHF… best tolerated of all HTN drugs

Question 14

Clonidine

Answer 14

Central-Acting A2 Agonist for HTN

Question 15

Nitroglycerin

Answer 15

Nitrate for Angina

Question 16

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Answer 16

Nitrate for Angina

Question 17

Aspirin

Answer 17

Antithrombotic/Antiplatelet, Antipyretic, and Analgesia

Question 18

Plavix (clopidogrel)

Answer 18

Antithrombotic/Antiplatelet

Question 19

Lovenox (enoxaparin)

Answer 19

Antithrombotic: LMWH

Question 20

Coumadin (warfarin)

Answer 20

Antithrombotic: Vit K Antagonist

Question 21

Eliquis (apixaban)

Answer 21

Antithrombotic: Factor Xa Inhibitor… lowest bleed risk

Question 22

Xarelto (rivaroxaban)

Answer 22

Antithrombotic: Factor Xa Inhibitor

Question 23

Lipitor (atorvastatin)

Answer 23

HMG-CoA Inhibitor for Atherosclerosis

Question 24

Crestor (rosuvastatin)

Answer 24

HMG-CoA Inhibitor for Atherosclerosis

Question 25

Simvastatin

Answer 25

HMG-CoA Inhibitor for Atherosclerosis

Question 26

Pravastatin

Answer 26

HMG-CoA Inhibitor for Atherosclerosis

Question 27

Entresto

Answer 27

ARNI for CHF

Question 28

Digoxin

Answer 28

Deals with Na/K pump to increase Na intracellularly which then increases Ca = increases heart contractility

Question 29

Amiodarone

Answer 29

prolongs AP in heart for Ventricular Arrhythmia... can cause Blue Man Syndrome

Question 30

Albuterol

Answer 30

SABA "Rescue Inhaler" for Asthma and Bronchospasms

Question 31

Titropium

Answer 31

LAMA for COPD, Emphysema, and Bronchitis maintenance treatment

Question 32

Fluticasone

Answer 32

ICS for severe COPD exacerbations

Question 33

Montelukast

Answer 33

Leukotriene Modifier for ASthma

Question 34

Xolair (omalizumab)

Answer 34

Immunomodulator: Anti IgE for allergic reactions

Question 35

Hypertonic Saline

Answer 35

Inhaled Mucolytic for CF

Question 36

Dornase Alfa

Answer 36

Inhaled Mucolytic (cleaves DNA) for CF

Question 37

Orkambi (lumacaftor and ivacaftor)

Answer 37

CFTR Modulator for CF

Question 38

Symdeco (tezacaftor and ivacaftor)

Answer 38

CFTR Modulator for CF

Question 39

Calcium Carbonate

Answer 39

Antacid for Acid Reflux

Question 40

Zantac (ranitidine)

Answer 40

H2 receptor blocker for acid reflux and ulcer healing

Question 41

Pepcid (famotidine)

Answer 41

H2 receptor blocker for acid reflux and ulcer healing

Question 42

Prilosec (famotidine)

Answer 42

Proton Pump Inhibitor for acid reflux and ulcer healing

Question 43

Nexium (esomeprazole)

Answer 43

Proton Pump Inhibitor for acid reflux and ulcer healing

Question 44

Scopolamine

Answer 44

Anticholinergic Antiemetic for motion-sickness vomiting

Question 45

Meclizine

Answer 45

Antihistamine Antiemetic for motion-sickness vomiting

Question 46

Metoclopramide

Answer 46

Prokinetic Antiemetic for CNS nausea

Question 47

Zofran (ondansetron)

Answer 47

Serotonin-Blocker Antiemetic for casual vomiting

Question 48

Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)

Answer 48

Absorbent Antidiarrheal for diarrhea

Question 49

Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine)

Answer 49

Opiate Antidiarrheal

Question 50

Citrucel (methylcellulose)

Answer 50

Bulk-Forming Laxative for constipation

Question 51

Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350)

Answer 51

Hyperosmotic Laxative for constipation

Question 52

Lactulose

Answer 52

Hyperosmotic Laxative for constipation

Question 53

Colace (docusate)

Answer 53

Emollient Laxative for constipation

Question 54

Senna (senna glycoside)

Answer 54

Stimulant Laxative for constipation