drugs 76-90

Question 1

pantoprazole

Answer 1

brand names: protonix
treats damage from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn; proton pump inhibitors (PPI); decreases amount of acid in the stomach

Question 2

lamotrigine

Answer 2

brand names: lamictal
treats certain types of seizures, depression episodes, mania, and other abnormal moods; anticonvulsants; decreases abnormal electrical activity in the brain

Question 3

levalbuterol

Answer 3

brand names: xopenex
prevents or relieves wheezing, SOB, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases or asthma; bronchodilators (beta agonists); relaxes and opens air passages

Question 4

glipizide

Answer 4

brand names: glucotrol, glucotrol XL
treats type II diabetes (where body cannot use insulin or control blood glucose levels properly); sulfonylureas; lowers blood sugar

Question 5

fexofenadine

Answer 5

brand names: allegra
relieves allergy symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (runny nose, sneezing, red/itchy eyes, itchy nose or throat); antihistamines; blocks effects of histamine which causes allergy symptoms

Question 6

pravastatin

Answer 6

brand names: pravachol
reduces the risk of heart attack/stroke and decreases the chances of needing heart surgery; reduced LDL and triglycerides in the blood; HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; prevent cholesterol buildup on arterial walls

Question 7

estrogens conjugated cream

Answer 7

brand names: premarin
treats changes in/around the vagina (dryness, itchiness, burning, pain during intercourse) caused by low estrogen levels or menopause; estrogen derivatives

Question 8

isosorbide mononitrate

Answer 8

brand names: imdur, monoket, isordil, dilatrate
manages or prevents angina in individuals with coronary artery disease (narrowing of blood vessels to the heart); vasodilators; relaxes blood vessels to increase blood flow

Question 9

ciprofloxacin

Answer 9

brand names: cipro
treats or prevents certain bacterial infections (pneumonia, gonorrhea, infections of skin/bone/etc.); fluoroquinolones; kills bacteria that causes infections but does not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections

Question 10

triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 10

brand names: dyazide, maxzide
treats high blood pressure and edema in patients with lower K levels; diuretics; removes excess water and salt from body

Question 11

promethazine

Answer 11

brand names: phenergan, promethegan
relieves symptoms of allergic reactions (runny nose, watery eyes, itchy skin, etc.), used as a sedative and relaxant, prevents motion sickness and nausea; phenothiazines or antihistamines

Question 12

allopurinol

Answer 12

brand names: zyloprim, lopurin
treats gout (arthritis where uric acid builds up in joints and causes redness, swelling, pain), treats high levels of uric acid in cancer patients undergoing chemo; xanthine oxidase inhibitors; reduces production of uric acid

Question 13

nitroglycerin

Answer 13

brand names: nitrostat, nitroquick
prevents chest pain in individuals with coronary artery disease; similar effects as isosorbide; vasodilators; relaxes blood vessels to increase blood flow

Question 14

lansoprazole

Answer 14

brand names: prevacid
treats symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, ulcers in stomach/intestine, too much acid in the stomach; proton pump inhibitors (PPI); decreases amount of acid in the stomach

Question 15

paroxetine

Answer 15

brand names: paxil, pexeva, brisdelle
treats depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD, and other mood behavioral conditions; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); increases serotonin levels and maintains mental balance