Exam 2: Drug name matching Flashcards
Name the pharmacological class and use:
Losartan
Angiotensin II receptor blocker
treats HTN
Nifedipine
Calcium-Channel Blocker
“Vascular Selective”
treats HTN and angina
Doxazosin
Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker
treats HTN and prostatic hyperplasia
Hydralazine
Direct-acting vasodilator
treats HTN and HF
Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
treats HTN and HF
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic
treats HTN and edema
Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop Diuretic
Treats HTN and HF
Latanoprost
Prostaglandin analog
treats glaucoma, turns blue eyes brown
Timolol
Beta Blocker; Milotic
Treats glaucoma
Keratolytic
Dries and sheds the outer layer of the skin
Retinoids
Reduces oil production and clogged pores
Scabicides
Kill mites
Pediculicides
Kill lice
Permethrin
Drug of choice for killing mites and lice
Rosacea
Red flushing around the nose and cheeks. Small papules without pus
Glucocorticoids are most effective for treating what skin condition?
Dermatitis
Permethrin
Scabicide/pediculicide
keep on scalp for 10 minutes
Tretinoin
Anti acne drug/Retinoid
Used with keratinolytic will cause peeling and inflammation
“iazides”
Thiazide diuretics
“Pril”
ACE inhibitors
“Sartan”
ARBs
“Pine”
Calcium-Channel blockers
“lol”
Beta-Blockers
Atorvastatin
Statin/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Antihyperlipidemic, fights high cholesterol
Cholestyramine
Bile acid sequestrant
Antihyperlipidemic
Gemfibrozil
Fibrate/Antihyperlipidemic
Fights GI distress, not 1st line
