Drugs

Question 1

Drugs that end in “LOL” category?

Answer 1

beta blockers

Question 2

Drugs that end in “pril” category?

Answer 2

ACE inhibitors

Question 3

Drugs that end in “mide” category?

Answer 3

loop diuretics

Question 4

Drugs that end in “sartan” category?

Answer 4

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

Question 5

Serios adverse effects of Hydrochloroquine?

Answer 5

retinal toxicity and visual disturbances (need eye exam q 6-12 months)

Question 6

Pheochromocytoma is caused by?

Answer 6

a tumor in the adrenal medulla (causes inc catecholamine release)

Question 7

What is the brand name of phenytoin?

Answer 7

Dilantin

Question 8

What type of drug is phenytoin?

Answer 8

Anticonvulsant

Question 9

What is the effect of calcium on phenytoin?

Answer 9

Decreases absorption and Serum levels

Question 10

True or false Vancomyosin is nephrotoxic?

Answer 10

True, Need to check creatinine levels daily

Question 11

When do the effects of Narcan begin to wain and what is it’s duration of action?

Answer 11

20-40 mins and 90 mins

Question 12

Names of the long acting insulin and dosing frequency?

Answer 12

Glargine and detemir, QD

Question 13

Name(s) of Intermediate acting insulin and frequency of doses?

Answer 13

NPH, BID

Question 14

Name(s) of short acting insulin?

Answer 14

Regular
Lispro
Aspartame’s
Gluilisine

Question 15

What are the major side effects of phenytoin?

Answer 15

Gingival hyperplasia
Increase body hair
 rash 
folic acid depletion 
osteoporosis

Question 16

What is the intervention for a hyperkalemic make patient with ECG changes?

Answer 16

Calcium glucanate To stabilize the dysrhythmias

Question 17

What is the primary drug used to treat hepatic encephalopathy and why?

Answer 17

Lactulose, Which binds to ammonia and excretes it