Drugs

Question 1

Anti-inflammatory agent

Answer 1

Drug that reduces inflammtion; includes steroids, such as hydrocortisone, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

Question 2

Bisphosphonate (bis-FOS-fo-nate)

Answer 2

Agent use to prevent and treat osteoporosis; increaases and bone mass by decreasing bone turnover; examples are alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel). And ibandronate (Boniva)

Question 3

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)

Answer 3

Drug that reduces inflammation but is not a steroid; examples include aspirin and ibuprofen and other inhibitors or prostaglandins, naturally produces substances that promote inflammation

Question 4

Seletive estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)

Answer 4

Drug that acts on estrogen receptors; raloxifene(Evista) is used to prevent bone loss after menopause; other SERMS are used to prevent and treat estrogen-sensitive breast cancer