drugs 136-150

Question 1

nystatin topical

Answer 1

brand names: nystop
used to treat fungal infections of the skin; antifungal (polyenes); stops growth of fungi that causes infection

Question 2

mometasone furoate monohydrate intranasal

Answer 2

brand names: nasonex
used to prevent/relieve symptoms of sneezing, runny/stuffy/itchy nose caused by fever or allergies; corticosteroids

Question 3

amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium

Answer 3

brand names: augmentin
used to treat certain bacterial infections (of ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract); amoxicillin = penicillin-like antibiotic, clavulanate potassium = beta-lactamase inhibitors

Question 4

estradiol

Answer 4

brand names: estrace
used to reduce symptoms of menopause in women (hot flashes, vaginal dryness) caused by reduced estrogen levels; estrogen hormones

Question 5

benazepril

Answer 5

brand names: lotensin
used to treat high blood pressure; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; decreases chemicals that tighten blood vessels to decrease blood pressure

Question 6

benzonatate

Answer 6

brand names: tessalon, zonatuss
used to relieve coughing; antitussives (cough suppressants); reduces cough reflex in lungs and air passages

Question 7

triamcinolone acetonide topical

Answer 7

brand names: kenalog
used to treat itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions; also used as dental paste for mouth sores; corticosteroids

Question 8

ramipril

Answer 8

brand names: altace
used to treat high blood pressure, reduce risk of heart attack/stroke, and improve survival in individuals with heart failure; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Question 9

levofloxacin

Answer 9

brand names: levaquin
used to treat certain infections (pneumonia, kidney/prostate/skin infections), bronchitis, and UTIs; antibiotics (fluoroquinolones); kills bacteria that causes infection

Question 10

levetiracetam

Answer 10

brand names: keppra
used to control partial onset seizures and general seizures; anticonvulsants; decreases abnormal excitement in the brain

Question 11

ziprasidone

Answer 11

brand names: geodon
used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia (unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, strong emotions), mania, bipolar disorder, and depression; atypical antipsychotics; changes activity of certain substances in the brain

Question 12

insulin lispro, rDNA origin

Answer 12

brand names: humalog
used to treat both Type I and Type II diabetes; Type I = use with another type of insulin; Type II = use with another type of insulin or diabetes medication; replaces insulin normally produced; synthetic insulin

Question 13

gemfibrozil

Answer 13

brand names: lopid
used to reduce amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood; decreases LDL and increases HDL levels; lipid-regulating medications (fibrates); reduces production of triglycerides

Question 14

methadone

Answer 14

brand names: methadose, dolophine
used to relieve severe pain in individuals and to prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients addicted to opiate drugs; opioid (narcotic) analgesics; changes how nervous system responds to pain

Question 15

olmesartan medoxomil

Answer 15

brand names: benicar
used to treat high blood pressure; angiotensin II receptor antagonists; decreases substances that tighten blood vessels to decrease blood pressure