Final review drugs FINAL

Question 1

Levothyroxine / Synthroid

Answer 1

Thyroid Supplement / Replacement

Question 2

Desmopressin / DDAVP

Answer 2

Antidiuretic / Controls thirst

Question 3

Metformin HCL / Glucophage

Answer 3

Biguanide, used for diabetes mellitus type 2, Increases sensitivity to insulin

Question 4

Nitroprusside / Nipride

Answer 4

Vasodilator - used for HTN Crisis, Rapid lowering of BP

Question 5

Warfarin / Coumadin

Answer 5

Anti coagulant

Question 6

Lisinopril / Prinivil

Answer 6

Ace inhibitor - For management of HTN, used in heart failure

Question 7

Captopril / Capoten

Answer 7

Ace inhibitor - For management of HTN, used in heart failure

Question 8

Digoxin / Lanoxin

Answer 8

Glycoside - Antiarrhythmic Increases cardiac output while lowering heart rate

Question 9

Loading dose for Digoxin

Answer 9

0.5 - 1.25mg

Question 10

Maintenance dose for Digoxin

Answer 10

0.125 - 0.25mg

Question 11

Propranolol / Inderal

Answer 11

Beta-Blocker Decreases HR and B/P

Question 12

Nifedipine / Procardia

Answer 12

Calcium Channel Blocker - Used for Angina Pectoris, HTN

Question 13

Guaifenesin / Robitussin

Answer 13

Expectorant - Raise secretions, making expulsion easier, Causes irritation

Question 14

Acetylcysteine / Mucomyst

Answer 14

Mucolytic - Liquify thick secretions. BREAKS SECRETIONS. Causes rotten odor - mix in cola / fruit juice

Question 15

Albuterol / Proventil

Answer 15

Short acting Sympathomimetic, Quick relief for wheezing, bronchospasm

Question 16

Theophylline / Elixophyllin

Answer 16

Methyl Xanthine, mild diuretic, Not to be given with the 4 C’s - Relaxes smooth muscles in bronchioles

Question 17

Diphenhydramine / Benadryl

Answer 17

Antihistamine - Dryer - Blocks H1 receptor site

Question 18

Dexamethasone / Decadron

Answer 18

Corticosteroid - Anti inflammatory

Question 19

Triamcinolone / Azmacort

Answer 19

Nasal Decongestant - shrinks engorged mucous membrane, to relive stuffiness, IF YOU OVERUSE WILL CAUSE REBOUND CONGESTION, DONT USE FOR MORE THAN 3-5 DAYS

Question 20

Cimetidine / Tagamet

Answer 20

Histamine H2 receptor agonist used for ULCERS, GERD

Question 21

Famotidine / Pepcid

Answer 21

Histamine H2 receptor agonist used for ULCERS, GERD

Question 22

Psyllium / Metamucil

Answer 22

Bulk forming Laxative, stimulates peristalsis

Question 23

Docusate Sodium / Colace

Answer 23

Stool softener / Laxative

Question 24

Diphenoxylate / Lomotil

Answer 24

Anti-diarrheal, decreases peristalsis

Question 25

Omeprazole / Prilosec

Answer 25

Proton pump inhibitor - Blocks final step in production of HCI. Suppresses gastric secretion

Question 26

Aluminum Hydroxide / Amphojel

Answer 26

Antacid - Neutralizes and decreases acidity, take 1/2 hour before and after. WILL have CHALKY STOOL

Question 27

Nitrofurantoin / Furadantin-Macrodantin

Answer 27

Antiseptic, muddy brown discoloration. Antiinfective

Question 28

Phenazopyridine HCL / Pyridium

Answer 28

Analgesic - Provides diminished discomfort in urinary tract

Question 29

Furosemide / Lasix

Answer 29

Loop thiazide 20mg - 80mg Inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl

Question 30

Spironolactone / Aldactone

Answer 30

Potassium Sparing 1 - Avoid K+ foods, Inhibits action of aldosterone

Question 31

Conjugated estrogen / Premarin

Answer 31

Hormone replacement

Question 32

Medroxyprogesterone Suspension / Depo Provera

Answer 32

Oral Contraceptive

Question 33

Oxytocin / Syntocinon - Pitocin

Answer 33

Helps induce labor, control postpartum bleeding