Home Meds (Jarrod's List)

Question 1

Dilaudid

Answer 1

AKA Hydromorphone: An opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Question 2

Tylenol #3

Answer 2

acetaminophen and codeine phosphate

Question 3

Tramadol

Answer 3

An opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.

Question 4

Singulair

Answer 4

It is a leukotriene inhibitor (leukotriene receptor antagonist). Prescribed to treat the symptoms of asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, and allergic or year-round (perennial) rhinitis.

Question 5

Pulmicort

Answer 5

AKA Budesonide

A corticosteroid used to treat asthma or COPD. Usually prescribed as an inhaler or nebulized. There are also pill, nasal spray, and rectal forms.

Question 6

Lisinopril

Answer 6

An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Used to treat used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to improve survival after an MI.

Question 7

Metformin

Answer 7

AKA Glucophage

First-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It acts to lower glucose levels by inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis and opposing the action of glucagon. Can also be used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome.

Question 8

Fluticasone

Answer 8

A synthetic corticosteroid used to treat symptoms of asthma or symptoms of hay fever (sneezing, itching/runny nose). The inhaled version has been shown to decrease the number and severity of asthma attacks. It is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults.

Question 9

Symbicort

Answer 9

A combination drug containing a long-acting beta 2 agonist (formoterol) and a corticosteroid (pulmicort aka budesonide) used to help prevent bronchospasm in those with asthma or COPD.

Question 10

Advair

Answer 10

A combination drug to treat asthma and COPD. It contains a corticosteroid (fluticasone) and long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist (salmeterol). Often prescribed in a diskus dry powder inhaler.

Question 11

Valproate

Answer 11

Used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches. It acts to block voltage-gated sodium channels and increase levels of GABA.

Question 12

Phenobarbital

Answer 12

A barbiturate used as a sedative and to treat or prevent seizures. It acts on GABAA receptors, increasing synaptic inhibition.

Question 13

Carbamazepine

Answer 13

AKA Tegretol - An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and as adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia or second-line treatment in bipolar disorder. Inhibits sodium channels to raise threshold required to illicit an action potential.

Question 14

Zopiclone

Answer 14

A type of sedative/hypnotic used as a sleeping pill for treatment of insomnia. It isn’t a benzo, but acts in a similar fashion to enhance the effects of GABA.

Question 15

Viagra

Answer 15

AKA Sildenafil - Used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Question 16

Solatol

Answer 16

A type of beta blocker often used to treat a-fib or other arrhythmias. It is non-selective having both class II and class III antiarrhythmic properties, as such, it is generally only prescribed to those with significant issues due to the potential for serious side effects.

Question 17

Ramipril

Answer 17

AKA Altace - an ACE inhibitor used to treat HTN, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.

Question 18

Valsartan

Answer 18

A type of angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat HTN, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.

Question 19

Atrovastatin

Answer 19

AKA Lipitor - Statins are fist-line treatment for the reduction of cholesterol levels to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Question 20

Digoxin

Answer 20

AKA Lanoxin - Used to treat various heart conditions including a-fib, a-flutter, and heart failure. Classed as a digitalis glycoside.