Weeks 7&8 Home Meds

Question 0

Gemfibrozil

Class/RX

Answer 0

Lipotropic agents

Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood.

Question 1

Altace

Class/RX

Answer 1

Hypotensive agent

Used to treat high BP, to prevent heart failure following a heart attack, and to reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke and, death for those at risk.

Question 2

Detrol

Class/RX

Answer 2

Urinary antispasmodic

Used to treat overactive bladder symptoms of urinary urgency, urinary frequency, and urinary incontinence.

Question 3

Protonix

Class/RX

Answer 3

Miscellaneous G.I. drug

Treatment of damage to the esophagus associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and excess stomach acid

Question 4

Cyclobenaprine (Flexil)

Class/RX

Answer 4

Skeletal muscle relaxant

Used to relieve pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion caused by muscle spasms.

Question 5

Serzone

Class/RX

Answer 5

(Blank)

Used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in everyday activities, change of appetite, sleep symptoms, thoughts of suicide and death

Question 6

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7

Class/RX

Answer 6

Contraceptive

Prevention of pregnancy

Question 7

Aciphex

Class/RX

Answer 7

Miscellaneous G.I. drug

Treatment and prevention of stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and excess stomach acid.

Question 8

Amitriptyline

Class/RX

Answer 8

Antidepressant

Used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in everyday activities, change of appetite, sleep symptoms, thoughts of suicide and death, generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 9

Cefzil

Class/RX

Answer 9

Antibiotics: Cephalosporins

Treat various bacterial infections.

Question 10

Diovan HCT

Class/RX

Answer 10

Hypotensive agents

Treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure

Question 11

Digitek

Class/RX

Answer 11

Cardiac drugs

Used to treat CHF, A-Fib, and A-flutter.

Question 12

Levothroid

Class/RX

Answer 12

Thyroid agent

Treat and prevent goiter and to replace thyroid hormone

Question 13

Bactroban

Class/RX

Answer 13

Antibiotic

Used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo.

Question 14

Lescol

Class/RX

Answer 14

Antilipemic agent

Cholesterol lowering agent

Question 15

Medroxyprogesterone

Class/RX

Answer 15

Progestone

Used to treat irregular or abnormal bleeding or absence of menstruation

Question 16

Miacalcin

Class/RX

Answer 16

Parathyroid hormone

Used to treat osteoporosis

Question 17

Ortho-Cyclen

Class/RX

Answer 17

Contraceptive

Prevention of pregnancy

Question 18

Flomax

Class/RX

Answer 18

Alpha-adrenergic blockers

Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Question 19

Naproxen

Class/RX

Answer 19

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)

Reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ALS, injury, gout, cramps, tendonitis, and bursitis

Question 20

Lorazepam

Class/RX

Answer 20

Benzodiazepines

Treat anxiety, nervousness, and panic disorders and to treat some kinds of seizures and some sleep disorders (insomnia)

Question 21

Humulin 70/30

Class/RX

Answer 21

Insulins (hormone)

Regulation of blood sugar in insulin dependent diabetes

Question 22

Terazosin HCL

Class/RX

Answer 22

Hypotensive agent

Treat high BP and enlarged prostate

Question 23

Amaryl

Class/RX

Answer 23

Antidiabetic

Treatment of Type II or Adult Onset Diabetes

Question 24

Folic Acid

Class/RX

Answer 24

Vitamin

Used to prevent neutral tube defects in developing fetus

Question 25

Veetids

Class/RX

Answer 25

Antibiotic: penicillins

Treatment of infection such as pneumonia, ear, bronchitis, UTI, gonorrhea, and certain skin infections

Question 26

Remeron

Class/RX

Answer 26

Antidepressant

Used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in everyday activities, change of appetite, sleep symptoms, thoughts of suicide and death