Drugs

Question 1

aspart insulin (novolog and humalog)

Answer 1

• onset action of 5 to 15 minutes
• peak effect in 1 - 2 hours

Question 2

detemir insulin (levemir)

Answer 2

-used for type 1 diabetes

-onset of 1 hour

-lasts for 24 hours

Question 3

regular insulin (humalin and novolin)

Answer 3

• onset of 1 hour and lasts for 4 hours

Question 4

nph insulin

Answer 4

-onset of 1 hour and peaks at 4 to 6 hours

lasts for 12 hours

Question 5

metformin mechanism of action

Answer 5

-inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis

-opposes effects of glucagon

Question 6

sitagliptin mechanism of action

Answer 6

increase insulin synthesis and decreases glucagon release.

Question 7

tartrate ester length

Answer 7

short acting

Question 8

succinate ester length

Answer 8

long acting

Question 9

amiodarone mechanism of action

Answer 9

anti arrhythmic blocks potassium currents

Question 10

nifedipine mechanism of action

Answer 10

calcium channel blocker

Question 11

clopidogrel mechanism of action

Answer 11

antiplatelet drug that prevents blood clots from happening

Question 12

famatodine mechanism of action

Answer 12

histamine h2 receptor antagonist used to treat duodenal ulcers and GERD

Question 13

cefepime mechanism of action

Answer 13

cephalosporin antibiotic used for infections

Question 14

metronidazole mechanism of action

Answer 14

antibiotic used to treat GI infections and post operative infections

Question 15

ezetimibe mechanism of action

Answer 15

inhibits absorption of cholesterol in small intestine

Question 16

sennosides docusate sodium mechanism of action

Answer 16

stool softener allows water and fat to permeate into the feces to soften the stool

Question 17

polyethylene glycol mechanism of action (miralax)

Answer 17

laxative drug used to stimulate motility of the intestines

Question 18

bisacodyl mechanism of action (miralax)

Answer 18

stimulant laxative similar to polyethylene glycol

Question 19

tamsulosin mechanism of action

Answer 19

blocks prostate receptors allowing for improved urinary flow due to relaxation of the prostate tissue

Question 20

bumetanide mechanism of action

Answer 20

diuretic used to treat congestive heart failure specific edema

Question 21

budesonide mechanism of action

Answer 21

corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions such as crohn’s disease and COPD

Question 22

magnesium oxide mechanism of action

Answer 22

laxative and acid reducer

Question 23

magnesium sulfate mechanism of action

Answer 23

stops convulsions and replaces magnesium deficiencies.

anti anxiety

relaxes muscles and is known as Epsom salts

Question 24

sevelamer carbonate mechanism of action

Answer 24

lowers phosphate in patients with hyperphosphatemia that have renal failure

Question 25

escitalopram mechanism of action

Answer 25

SSRI

Question 26

decitabine mechanism of action

Answer 26

antineoplastic drug used to prevent development of a neoplasm tumor

Question 27

-ac ending

Answer 27

anti-inflammatory agents (acetic acid derivatives) bromfenac dexpemedolac ketorolac

Question 28

-actide ending

Answer 28

synthetic corticotropins

Question 29

seractide mechanism of action

Answer 29

stimulates the adrenal glands to synthesize corticosteroids

Question 30

-adol middle or -aldol ending

Answer 30

analgesics (mixed opiate receptor agonists / antagonists)

Question 31

spiradolene mechanism of action

Answer 31

- opioid agonist, diuretic and antitussive

Question 32

-adox ending

Answer 32

antibacterial antibiotics

Question 33

-afenone ending

Answer 33

antiarythmics such as (alprafenone)

Question 34

rinvoq upadacitinib mechanism of action

Answer 34

steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for rheumatoid arthritis and active psoriatic arthritis.

Question 35

magnesium citrate mechanism of action

Answer 35

low quality magnesium supplements with minimum benefits. helps some with digestion and migraines.

Question 36

magnesium chloride mechanism of action

Answer 36

topical application in sprays and lotion to reduce soreness

Question 37

magnesium glycinate / bisglycinate mechanism of action

Answer 37

most calming form of magnesium used to induce sleep and promote nervous system relaxation

Question 38

magnesium malate mechanism of action

Answer 38

energizing form of magnesium used for nervous system stimulation common pre workout ingrediant

Question 39

magnesium L-threonate mechanism of action

Answer 39

used as a neutropic for cognitive health, focus, mood. promotes neuroplasticity.

Question 40

magnesium lysinate mechanism of action

Answer 40

promotes gastric health and reduces gastric acid and is highly bioavailable

Question 41

gabapentin mechanism of action

Answer 41

synthetic analogue of gaba inhibitory neurotransmitter which slows nerve impulses to painful nerves.

Question 42

celecoxib mechanism of action

Answer 42

selective cox-2 inhibitor NSAID for treating inflammation in patients with gastric upset from non selective NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen

Question 43

braden score is used for

Answer 43

scale of 6 to 23 indicating risk for pressure ulcer 6 being the highest degree of pressure ulcer risk 23 being the lowest risk for developing a pressure ulcer

Question 44

pqrst pain assessment tool stands for

Answer 44

p - provoking factors - - what makes it worse or better? q - quality - - what does it feel like? r- region - - where is the pain and where does it spread too? s - severity - - rate the pain on a scale of 1 - 10. t - time - - when is the onset and duration?

Question 45

aluminum hydroxide (maalox) mechanism of action

Answer 45

stomach acid reducer

Question 46

methocarbamol (robaxin) mechanism of action

Answer 46

muscle relaxant and antispasmotic