ER Medications

Question 1

ketorolac (TORADOL)

Answer 1

NSAID - pain relief (injection)
Contra: low kidney function (^ creatinine)

Question 2

ondansetron (ZOFRAN)

Answer 2

Antiemetic - PO or IV (4-8mg)

Question 3

Morphine

Answer 3

Opioid - 5-10mg IV (ish)

Question 4

chlorpromazine (THORAZINE)

Answer 4

Antipsychotic (Antiemetic) (25mg)
For psych, or hiccups

Question 5

famotidine (PEPCID)

Answer 5

Antacid (20mg)
H2 blocker
Heartburn, maybe proton inhibitor later

Question 6

metoprolol (LOPRESSOR)

Answer 6

Beta Blocker - lowers HR
For rate control (a-fib rvr), HBP, angina

Question 7

chlorhexidine (PERIDEX)

Answer 7

Topical Antiseptic
Peridex for mouth care

Question 8

ceftriaxone (ROCEPHIN)

Answer 8

Antibiotic (IV - Q24)
Broad spectrum, Gram +
For UTI or GI; maybe pneumonia

Question 9

Lovenox

Answer 9

Anticoagulant (subQ)
Low weight heparin (longer acting)
For trauma pts, or prophylactically

Question 10

hydralazine

Answer 10

Vasodilator (IV)
Treat HBP

Question 11

Vancomycin

Answer 11

Antibiotic
Gram +
For staph, MRSA, C diff (direct into gut)

Question 12

amlodipine (NORVASC)

Answer 12

Ca+ channel blocker (A.A.s)
Treats HBP

Question 13

lorazepam (ATIVAN)

Answer 13

Sedative
To break seizure; or for CIWA (tremens)
Careful w elderly (knockout or opposite)

Question 14

levetiracetam (KEPPRA)

Answer 14

Anticonvulsant (PO or IV)
Prevent seizures

Question 15

Ketamine

Answer 15

Anesthetic (dissociative)
For conscious sedation, pain, or calm

Question 16

Metformin

Answer 16

Hypoglycemic (PO)
For Type 2, long acting
No hospital use (CT contrast)

Question 17

prednisone

Answer 17

Steroid
Control inflammation - reduce immune
Drug rxn, asthma, rash, transplants, ect
Causes hyperglycemia, many side effects

Question 18

prochloroperazine (COMPAZINE)

Answer 18

Antiemetic (IV or PO)
Reduce nausea

Question 19

Trazodone

Answer 19

Sedative
Helps fall asleep, antianxiety
Works for pets too

Question 20

dexamethasone (DECADRON)

Answer 20

Steroid
Similar to prednisone
For brain mets or edema; or back pain

Question 21

azithromycin (ZITHROMAX)

Answer 21

Antibiotic (IV or PO)
Broad spectrum (+ and -)
For pneumonia, resp infections

Question 22

bumetanide (BUMEX)

Answer 22

Diuretic
For fluid retention, edema, HBP

Question 23

pantoprazole (PROTONIX)

Answer 23

Proton pump inhibitor
For ulcers, gastritis, GI prophylaxis

Question 24

PERCOCET contents

Answer 24

acetaminophen and oxycodone

Question 25

lithium

Answer 25

Mood Stabilizer
For bipolar

Question 26

NORCO contents

Answer 26

acetaminophen & hydrocodone

Question 27

levothyroxine (SYNTHROID)

Answer 27

For hypothyroidism

Question 28

digoxin (LANOXIN)

Answer 28

Anti-arrhythmic
For A-Fib RVR, others

Question 29

amiodarone

Answer 29

Anti-arrythmic
Used for SVT, V-fib, A-fib

Question 30

escitalopram (LEXAPRO)

Answer 30

Antidepressant

Question 31

furosemide (LASIX)

Answer 31

Diuretic
Potassium depleting

Question 32

diltiazem (CARDIZEM)

Answer 32

Ca Channel Blocker
For rate control (tachy), treat HBP, angina

Question 33

metronidazole (FLAGYL)

Answer 33

Antibiotic (PO or IV - Q8)
Gram -
Mostly GI

Question 34

Codeine

Answer 34

Opioid - Analgesic
Causes constipation

Question 35

Adenosine

Answer 35

Anti-arrhythmia
Used for cardioversion of SVT

Question 36

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 36

Diuretic

Question 37

Spirolactone

Answer 37

Diuretic
Potassium sparing

Question 38

Tylenol 3 ; Tylenol 4

Answer 38

Acetaminophen with codeine (varying)

Question 39

LR vs Saline

Answer 39

LR: closest to normal body fluid
Saline: sodium chloride (dehydrated)

Question 40

Olanzapine (ZYPREXA)

Answer 40

Antipsychotic
Treats schizophrenia, bipolar

Question 41

Propofol

Answer 41

Anesthetic
General Sedation for procedures

Question 42

Methadone

Answer 42

Narcotic - treats opioid addiction