drugs 151-165

Question 1

butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine

Answer 1

brand names: fioricet
used to relieve symptoms of tension (muscle contraction) headaches (migraines); opioid (narcotic) analgesics, CNS stimulant

Question 2

methylprednisolone

Answer 2

brand names: medrol
used to replace a specific hormone produced by the adrenal glands, relieve inflammation, and treat certain forms of arthritis/cancer; corticosteroids

Question 3

famotidine

Answer 3

brand names: pepcid
used to treat ulcers, GERD, heartburn, and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid; H2 blockers

Question 4

eszopiclone

Answer 4

brand names: lunesta
used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling/staying asleep); hypnotics; slows activity in the brain

Question 5

tramadol/acetaminophen

Answer 5

brand names: ultracet
used to relieve acute pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medications cannot be used or tolerated; opioid (narcotic) analgesics

Question 6

methotrexate

Answer 6

brand names: trexall
used to treat severe psoriasis (skin disease where red, scaly patches form), arthritis, and cancers that begin in the uterus/breast/lung/head/neck tissues; antimetabolites; slows growth of cells

Question 7

sitagliptin

Answer 7

brand names: januvia
used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with Type II diabetes; dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors; increases natural substances that lower blood sugar

Question 8

doxazosin

Answer 8

brand names: cardura
used to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate, leading to difficulty urinating; also used to treat high blood pressure; alpha-blockers (relaxes bladder muscles)

Question 9

terazosin

Answer 9

brand names: hytrin
used to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate, leading to difficulty urinating; also used to treat high blood pressure; alpha-blockers (relaxes bladder muscles)

Question 10

olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 10

brand names: benicar-HCT
used to treat high blood pressure; olmesartan = angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) which relaxes blood vessels, hydrochlorothiazide = diuretic

Question 11

risedronate

Answer 11

brand names: actonel
used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (bones become thin and break easily); biphosphonates; prevents bone breakdown and increases bone density/thickness

Question 12

sumatriptan

Answer 12

brand names: imitrex
used to treat symptoms of migraine headaches; selective serotonin receptor agonists; narrows blood vessels in head, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain

Question 13

diphenoxylate/atropine

Answer 13

brand names: lomotil
used along with fluid/electrolyte treatment for severe diarrhea; antidiarrheal agents, anticholinergics

Question 14

meclizine

Answer 14

brand names: antivert, dramamine
used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness; antihistamines

Question 15

benztropine

Answer 15

brand names: cogentin
used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s (difficulties with movement, muscle control, balance, tremors); anticholinergics; blocks acetylcholine to help decrease symptoms