Drugs to know

Question 1

What is the pharmacological action of Nifedipine:

Answer 1

• calcium channel blocker

- Smooth muscle vasodilation

Question 2

What is the pharmacological action of Amoxacillin

Answer 2

• Antibiotic

- Treats infection

Question 3

What is the pharmacological action of Aspirin

Answer 3

• NSAID

- Prevents platelet adhesion, treat fever and inflammation

Question 4

What is the pharmacological action of Salbutamol

Answer 4

• Short acting beta 2 agonist

- Relaxation of airway smooth muscle

Question 5

What is the pharmacological action of Sildenafil (Viagra)

Answer 5

• Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

- Vasodilation of vascular smooth muscle

Question 6

What is the pharmacological action of Dexamethasone

Answer 6

• Corticosteroid

- Steroid to alleviate symptoms of mountain sickness

Question 7

What is the pharmacological action of Oxygen

Answer 7

• Oral gas

- Used to support metabolic energy production

Question 8

What is the pharmacological action of Acetazolamide

Answer 8

• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

- Reduces bicarb production

Question 9

What is the pharmacological action of Mannitol

Answer 9

• Osmotic diuretic

- Reduce intracranial pressure

Question 10

What is the pharmacological action of Heparin/warfarin

Answer 10

• Anticoagulant

- Prevent formation of blood clots

Question 11

What is the pharmacological action of Ramipril

Answer 11

• ACE inhibitor

- Inhibition of ANG2 synthesis

Question 12

What is the pharmacological action of Propanolol

Answer 12

• Beta blocker

- SNS antagonist, blocks beta 1,2,3 receptors

Question 13

What is the pharmacological action of Furosemide

Answer 13

• Loop diuertic

- Increases water loss from hoop of Henle