Difficult drug names + MOAs

Question 1

Verapamil

Answer 1

CCB: cardio-selective

Question 2

Diltiazem

Answer 2

CCB: cardio-selective

Question 3

Nifedipine

Answer 3

CCB: vascular-selective

Question 4

Amlodipine

Answer 4

CCB: vascular-selective

Question 5

Prazosin

Answer 5

Adrenergic antagonist: alpha-blocker

Question 6

Phentolamine

Answer 6

Adrenergic antagonist: alpha-blocker

Question 7

Clinodine

Answer 7

Centrally-acting alpha2 adrenergic agonist

Question 8

Methyldopa

Answer 8

Centrally-acting alpha2 adrenergic agonist

Question 9

Clopidogrel

Answer 9

Antiplatelet

- Block ADP in degranulation (decreases platelet adhesion)

Question 10

Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

prodrug

Answer 10

Anticoagulant

- Blocks thrombin receptors + factors

Question 11

Digoxin

Answer 11

Tx for arrhythmia

- Decreases SA-AV node conduction

Question 12

Lidocaine

Answer 12

Tx for arrhythmia

- Enhances normal AV conduction

Question 13

Amiodarone

Answer 13

Tx for arrhythmia

- Enhances normal AV conduction

Question 14

Adenosine

Answer 14

Tx for SVT

- Inhibits cerebral synapse @ adenosine receptors

Question 15

Orlistat (Xenical)

Answer 15

Lipase inhibitor (tx for obesity) 
- Inhibits fat absorption

Question 16

Contrave

*preg. X

Answer 16

Anorexiants (tx for obesity)

- Increases BMR

Question 17

What are the s/e of anti-convulsants?

Answer 17

• Arrhythmias
• Easy bleeding d/t Vit. K interference
• Toxicity

Question 18

Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Valproic acid

Answer 18

Anti-convulsants (tx for seizures)

Question 19

Buspirone

Answer 19

Non-benzodiazepine (tx insomnia)

- Serotonin agonist + Dopamine 2 pre-synaptic binding

Question 20

Imipramine

Answer 20

Tricyclic antidepressants

Question 21

Lithium

*usually adjunct tx for suicide risk reduction

Answer 21

Mood stabilizer

- Increases 5HT, decreases Na influx

Question 22

Mirtazapine, Buproprion

Answer 22

Atypical Antidepressant: SNRIs

Question 23

Chloropromazine

Answer 23

Typical Antipsychotic

Question 24

Haloperidol

Answer 24

Typical Antipsychotic

Question 25

Risperidone

Answer 25

Atypical antipsychotic

Question 26

“-tine”
“-dine”
“-pine”
belongs to what types of drugs?

Answer 26

“-tine” : SSRIs
“-dine”: H2 receptor blockers
“-pine” : CCB, vascular selective

Question 27

Levodopa, Rotigotine

Answer 27

Dopamine agonists (tx Parkinsons)

Question 28

Ritalin, Concerta, Cocaine, Crystal meth

Answer 28

Amphetamines (tx ADHD)

- Stimulants for RAS and increases focus

Question 29

Ketamine

Answer 29

Sedative hypnotic (tx anesthesia)

Question 30

Propofol

Answer 30

Sedative hypnotic (tx anesthesia)

Question 31

Halothane, Isoflurane

Answer 31

Anesthesia (inhaled)

Question 32

Succinylcholine

Answer 32

Anticholinergics: Neuromuscular blocking agents (anesthesia)