common pt meds (Kelsey) Flashcards
What is Doxazosin used for?
Used for men with enlarged prostate
Doxazosin is an alpha blocker that helps relieve symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
What is Tamsulosin used to treat?
Used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland
Tamsulosin is another medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
What type of infections is Doxycycline used to treat?
Bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
What conditions does Pregabalin treat?
Neuropathic pain conditions, fibromyalgia, and partial onset seizures
Pregabalin is classified as an anticonvulsant.
What symptoms does Metoclopramide relieve?
Nausea and vomiting, particularly in patients with GERD
Metoclopramide is categorized as an antiemetic.
What is Quetiapine used for?
Treating psychoses including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication.
What conditions does Sertraline treat?
Depression, OCD, and PTSD
Sertraline is categorized as an antidepressant.
What type of antidepressant is Amitriptyline?
A tricyclic antidepressant used to treat symptoms of depression
Amitriptyline is often used for other conditions as well, like chronic pain.
What does Spironolactone treat?
Reduces BP, effective for hirsutism, management of edema or sodium retention associated with CHF
Spironolactone is an antihypertensive and diuretic.
What is Amlodipine used for?
Treating high blood pressure and preventing angina
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker.
What does Felodipine do?
Used to treat high blood pressure
Felodipine is another calcium channel blocker.
What is the use of Perindopril?
Treating high blood pressure
Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor.
What conditions does Enalapril help with?
High blood pressure, diabetic kidney disease, and heart failure
Enalapril is also an ACE inhibitor.
What is Cardizem used for?
Antihypertensive and prevents angina
Cardizem is a brand name for diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker.
What is Symbicort used to treat?
Asthma and COPD
Symbicort is a combination inhaler.
What does Spiriva manage?
Bronchospasm associated with COPD and maintenance treatment for asthma
Spiriva is a long-acting anticholinergic.
What is the primary use of Dexamethasone?
Provides relief for inflamed areas of the body
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid.
What does Atorvastatin lower?
High cholesterol levels
Atorvastatin is a statin medication.
What is Simvastatin used for?
Treating high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Simvastatin helps prevent heart-related medical problems.
What is Metformin used to treat?
High blood sugar levels caused by T2DM
Metformin is a first-line medication for type 2 diabetes.
What is Furosemide given for?
Fluid retention and swelling caused by CHF, liver disease, or kidney disease
Furosemide is a loop diuretic.
What does Pantoprazole reduce?
The amount of acid your stomach makes
Pantoprazole is used for acid reflux and GERD.
What condition does Omeprazole treat?
Conditions with too much acid in the stomach
Omeprazole is also used for indigestion and stomach ulcers.
What is Cholecalciferol used for?
Treating vitamin D deficiency
Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D.
