Classification of Medications (1/2)

Question 1

This classification is a ace inhibitor

Answer 1

HTN, CHF: causes dilation of blood vessels

*Meds in pril: Quinpril, Captopril, Moexipril, Enalapril

Question 2

Side effects of Quinprin

Answer 2

chest pain, hypotension, HA, dizziness

Question 3

Side effects of Captopril

Answer 3

insomnia, dizziness, HA

Question 4

Side effects of Moexipril

Answer 4

dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea

Question 5

Side effects of Enalpril

Answer 5

chest pain, hypotension, fatigue

Question 6

Classification of anti histamine

Answer 6

Fexo, fenadine (allegra), loratadine (claratin), cetirizine (zyrtec)

Question 7

Side effects of anti-histamines

Answer 7

Are minimal, CNS, anticholinergic: ataxia (involuntary coordination of muscle movements, dry mouth, elevated body temperature, perspiration, dilated pupils

Question 8

Classifications of antidepressants

Answer 8

Clomipramine (anafranil), venlafaxine (effexor), amitriptyline (elavilc), desipramine (norpramin), paroxetine (paxil), fluoxetine (prozac), doxepin (sinequan), bupropin (wellbutrin), sertratine (zoloft)

Question 9

Antidepressants such as Anafranil, elavil, norpramin, sinequan share these same side effects

Answer 9

drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, confusion, postural hypo tension, weight gain, seizure tendency

Question 10

Antidepressants such as zoloft, wellbutrin, prozac, paxal share these same side effects

Answer 10

insomnia, sedation, nausea, agitation, headache

Question 11

CNS stands for:

Answer 11

Central Nervous System