drugs 46-60

Question 1

fenofibrate

Answer 1

brand names: tricor
used to reduce amounts of fatty substances (cholesterol, triglycerides) in the blood and increase HDL levels; antilipemic agents (decreases cholesterol and prevents build-up)

Question 2

escitalopram

Answer 2

brand names: lexapro
used to treat depression in adults and children 12+; also treats generalized anxiety disorder in adults; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); increases serotonin levels and maintains mental balance

Question 3

fluticasone propionate nasal

Answer 3

brand names: flonase
used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergenic and non-allergenic nasal symptoms; corticosteroids; blocks effects of substances that causes swelling and allergies/inflammation

Question 4

prednisone

Answer 4

brand names: deltasone, sterapred
used to treat symptoms of low corticosteroid levels and certain types of arthritis, severe allergic reactions, and multiple sclerosis; corticosteroids; replaces steroids in body and reduces swelling

Question 5

divalproex

Answer 5

brand names: depakote
used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions, and to prevent migraines; anticonvulsants

Question 6

clonidine

Answer 6

brand names: catapres
used to treat high blood pressure; alpha-agonists hypotensive agents; decreases heart rate and lowers blood pressure

Question 7

diltiazem

Answer 7

brand names: cartizem, cartia, tiazac
used to treat high blood pressure and angina; calcium channel blockers; relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure

Question 8

carisoprodol

Answer 8

brand names: soma
used to relax muscles and relieve pain/discomfort caused by sprains, strains, and other muscle injuries; skeletal muscle relaxants

Question 9

risperidone

Answer 9

brand names: risperdal
used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia (mental illness characterized by unusual thinking, strong emotions, loss of life interest), mania, bipolar disorder, and behavior problems; atypical antipsychotics; changes activity of certain substances in the brain

Question 10

meloxicam

Answer 10

brand names: mobic
used to treat arthritis (reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of joints); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); stops production of substances that cause pain, fever, and inflammation

Question 11

tolterodine

Answer 11

brand names: detrol
used to treat overactive bladder (muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination); antimuscarinics; relaxes bladder muscles

Question 12

topiramate

Answer 12

brand names: topamax
used to treat grand mal (full body) seizures and partial onset seizures (one part of the brain); helps with preventing migraine headaches; anticonvulsants; decreases abnormal excitement in the brain

Question 13

ibuprofen

Answer 13

brand names: motrin
used to treat pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis; relieves mild to moderate pain (menstrual, fever, headaches, muscle aches, cold, etc.); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Question 14

amoxicillin trihydrate

Answer 14

brand names: amoxil, moxatag, trimox
used to treat bacterial infections and prevents infections (of ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, skin); penicillin-like antibiotics; does not work for flu, colds, and other viral infections

Question 15

naproxen

Answer 15

brand names: naprosyn, anaprox
used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis; reduces fever and mild pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual pain, cold; similar to Ibuprofen; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)