drugs

Question 1

IV

Answer 1

• intravenous

- delivered through a vein

Question 2

IM

Answer 2

• intramuscular

- directly into the muscle

Question 3

SQ

Answer 3

• subcutaneous

- directly into the skin

Question 4

PO

Answer 4

• per os

- Orally, by mouth

Question 5

PR

Answer 5

• per rectum

- rectally,into the rectum

Question 6

SL

Answer 6

• sub lingual

- under the tongue

Question 7

gtt

Answer 7

• drops

- droplet; ex Ophthalmic eye drops

Question 8

Neb

Answer 8

• inhaled Nebulizer

- inhaled mist

Question 9

Patch

Answer 9

• transdermal

- directly through the skin

Question 10

Analgesics

Answer 10

• used to alleviate pain
• –asprin(ASA)
• –ibuprofen(NSAID)(motrin)
• –Lortab(acetaminophen/hydrocodone)
• –Naproxen(NSAID)(Naprosyn)
• –Percocet(Narcotic)(acetaminophen/oxycodone)
• –Toradol(NSAID)(Ketorolac)
• –Tramadol(Narcotic)(ultram)
• –Tylenol(acetaminophen)
• –Vicodin(narcotic)(acetaminophen/hydrocodone)

Question 11

Antibiotics

Answer 11

• Used to treat or protect against bacterial infections
• –Ancef(cephalosporin)(cefazolin)
• –Avelox(fluroquinolone)(Moxifloxacin)
• –Bactrim(Sulfonamides)(Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole)
• –Ciprofloxin(fluoroquinolone)(Cipro)
• –Clindamycin(Lincosamide)(Cleocin)
• –Doxycycline(tetracycline)
• –Flagyl(Nitroimidazole)(Metronidazole)
• –Ivanz(Carbapenems)(Ertapenem)
• –Keflex(cephalosporin)(cephalexin)
• –Levaquin(fluoroquinolone)(Levoflaxacin)
• –Macrobid(Nitrofurantoin)
• –Rocephin(cephalosporin)(ceftriaxone)
• –Unasyn(Penicillin)
• –Vancomycin(glycopeptides)
• –Zithromax(Macrolide)(Azithromycin)
• –Zosyn(penicillin)

Question 12

Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics

Answer 12

• used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots
• dangerous medications that break apart clots that have already formed
• –Asprin(ASA)
• –Coumadin(Warfarin)
• –Heparin
• –Lovenox(enoxaparin)
• –Plavix

Question 13

Anticonvulsants

Answer 13

• used to decrease the likelihood of seizures
• –Ativan(Benzodiazepine)(Lorazepam)
• –Cerebyx(Hydantoin)(Fosphenytoin)
• –Depakote(Valprotate)(Vaproic Acid)
• –Dilantin(Hydantoin)(Phenytoin)
• –Phenobarbital(Barbiturate)
• –Keppra(Pyrrolidine)
• –Klonopin(Benzodiazepine)(Clonazepam)
• –Lamictal(Triazine)(Lamotrigine)
• –Tegretol(Carboxamide)(Carbamazepine)
• –Trileptal(Carboxamide)(Oxcarbazepine)
• –Topamax(Topiramate)
• –Valium(Benzodiazepine)(Diazepam)
• –Versed(Benzodiazepine)(Midazolam)

Question 14

Antiemetics

Answer 14

Used to reduce nausea and vomiting

• –Droperidol(Inapsine)
• –Phenergan(Promethazine)
• –Zofran(Ondansetron)

Question 15

Antihistamines

Answer 15

Used to reverse allergic reactions

—Benadryl(diphenhydramine)

Question 16

Antihyperglycemics

Answer 16

• used to decrease blood glucose levels
• –Regular insulin(Humulin,Novolin)
• –Lantus
• –Humalog
• –Glucophage
• –Glyburide

Question 17

Antihypertensives

Answer 17

• used to decrease blood pressure
• –Atenolol(beta-blocker)
• –Clonidine(Catapres)
• –Lopressor(beta-blocker)
• –Propranolol
• –Hydrochlorothiazide(HCTZ)
• –Lisinopril(Ace inhibitor)
• –Benazepril(ace inhibitor)(Lotensin)
• –Amlodipine(calcium channel blocker)(Norvasc)
• –Benicar
• –Hyzaar
• –Micardis

Question 18

Antipsychotic

Answer 18

• used to decrease psychotic behavior
• –Haldol(haloperidol)
• –Geodon

Question 19

Anxiolytics

Answer 19

• used to decrease feelings of anxiousness
• –Ativan(benzodiazepine)(Lorazepam)
• –Klonopin(Benzodiazepine)(Clonazepam)
• –Valium(benzodiazepine)(Diazepam)
• –Xanax(benzodiazepine)(Alprazolam)

Question 20

Bronchodialators

Answer 20

• used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function
• –Albuterol(Ventolin)
• –Atrovent(Ipratopium)
• –Albuterol/Atrovent(DuoNeb)
• –Xopenex(Levalbuterol)
• –Xopenex/Atrovent
• –Advair
• –Pulmicort(steroid)
• –Flovent(steroid)
• –Symbicort

Question 21

Corticosteroids

Answer 21

• steroids used to decrease inflammation
• –Decadron(dexamethasone)
• –Prednisolone(Prednisone)
• –Solumedrol(Methylprednisolone)

Question 22

GI Meds

Answer 22

• used to ease gastrointestinal discomforts
• –Nexium(PPI)(Esomeprazole)
• –Pepcid(H2 blocker)(Famotidine)
• –Prevacid(PPI)(Lansoprazole)
• –Prilosec(PPI)(Omeprazole)
• –Protonix(PPI)(Pantoprazole)

Question 23

Muscle Relaxants

Answer 23

• Used to relax muscle tension or spams
• –Flexeril
• –Norflex
• –Skelaxin
• –Valium(Benzodiazepine)
• –Naproxen(Naprosyn)

Question 24

Potassium

Answer 24

• used to treat hypokalemia(low potassium)

- –KCI(K-Dur)

Question 25

Vertigo

Answer 25

- used to treat dizzinesss associated with vertigo - --Antivert(Meclazine) - --Valium(Benzodiazepine)(Diazepam)

Question 26

Lactulose

Answer 26

Elevated bilirubin

Question 27

Silvadine

Answer 27

Burn

Question 28

Tetanus diphtheria

Answer 28

Skin tare

Question 29

Claritin(Loratadine)

Answer 29

Allergies

Question 30

Zyrtec(cetirizine)

Answer 30

Allergies