drugs 61-75

Question 1

lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 1

brand names: zestoretic, prinzide
used to treat high blood pressure; lisinopril = ACE inhibitor; hydrochlorothiazide = diuretics

Question 2

metoclopramid

Answer 2

brand names: reglan
used to relieve heartburn, speed healing of ulcers/sores in esophagus in patients with GERD, and relieve symptoms caused by slow stomach emptying in diabetic individuals; prokinetic agents; speeds movement of food through stomach/intestines

Question 3

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

Answer 3

brand names: bactrim, septra
used to treat infections and certain types of pneumonia (generally in cancer/immunodeficiency patients); antibiotics; eliminates bacteria that cause kinds of infections

Question 4

pioglitazone

Answer 4

brand names: actos
used to treat type II diabetes (where body cannot use insulin or control blood glucose levels properly); thiazolidinediones; increases body’s sensitivity to insulin

Question 5

aripiprazole

Answer 5

brand names: abilify
used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, episodes of mania, bipolar disorder, depression, behavior conditions; similar to risperidone; atypical antipsychotics; changes activity of certain substances in the brain

Question 6

alendronate

Answer 6

brand names: fosamax, binosto
used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (where bones become weak and break easily) in individuals taking corticosteroids; biphosphonates; prevents bone breakdown and increases bone density

Question 7

tiotropium bromide inhalation

Answer 7

brand names: spiriva
used to prevent wheezing, SOB, coughing, and chest tightness in individuals with pulmonary diseases; bronchodilators; relaxes and opens air passages to allow for easier breathing

Question 8

tamsulosin

Answer 8

brand names: flomax
used to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate (difficulty urinating, painful urination, urinary frequency); alpha blockers; relaxes muscles in prostate and bladder so urine can flow easily

Question 9

pregabalin

Answer 9

brand names: lyrica
used to relieve neuropathic pain (from damaged nerves) in individuals with diabetes/postherpetic neuralgia and to treat certain types of seizures; anticonvulsants; decreases number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves

Question 10

glyburide

Answer 10

brand names: micronase, diabeta
used to treat type II diabetes (where body cannot use insulin or control blood glucose levels properly); sulfonylureas; lowers blood sugar levels and helps body use insulin correctly

Question 11

donepezil

Answer 11

brand names: aricept
used to treat dementia and Alzeheimer’s (both affecting ability to remember, think clearly, learn, communicate, and perform daily activities); cholinesterase inhibitors; improves mental function (but does not cure these diseases)

Question 12

rosuvastatin

Answer 12

brand names: crestor
used to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke, decreases chances of needing heart surgery, decreases LDL and increases HDL; HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins); slows production of cholesterol to prevent buildup on arterial walls

Question 13

propoxyphene/acetaminophen

Answer 13

brand names: darvocet-N, darvocet-A
used to relieve mild-moderate pain and fevers; opioid (narcotic) analgesics; propoxyphene = strong narcotic pain reliever that causes sedation and respiratory depression; acetaminophen = elevates pain threshold

Question 14

diazepam

Answer 14

brand names: valium
used to relieve anxiety, control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasms caused by neurological disorders, and seizures; benzodiazepines; calms overactivity in the brain

Question 15

spironolactone

Answer 15

brand names: aldactone
used to treat patients with hyperaldosteronism (when body produces too much aldosterone), low K levels, heart failure, edema, or hypertension; aldesterone receptor antagonists (K sparing diuretics); causes kidneys to eliminate excess water and sodium from the body