HW Week 10-12 Flashcards
Acetaminophen drug category
nonsalicylate analgesic drug
Ecotrin drug category
salicylate analgesic drug
dilaudid (hydromorphone) drug category
narcotic analgesic drug
Motrin (ibuprofen) drug category
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Morphine drug category
morphine
Axert (almotriptan) drug category
serotonin receptor agonist drug for migraine headaches
Amitriptyline drug category
antidepressant drug for migraine headaches
tenormin (atenolol) drug category
beta blocker drug for migraine headaches
Imitrex (sumatriptan) drug category
serotonin receptor agonist drug for migraine headaches
Pamelor (nortriptyline) drug category
antidepressant drug for migraine headaches
T or F? One of the common side effects of narcotic drugs; an antitussive effect; is used as a therapeutic effect by including narcotic drugs in some prescription cough syrups.
TRUE
T or F? Antidepressant drugs have been found helpful in treating migraine and tension headaches.
TRUE
T or F? The drug tramadol (ultram) activataes narcotic receptors in the brain and spinal cord; althrough it does not have the potential for addictions that narcotic drugs have
TRUE
T or F? Serotonin receptor agonist drugs are used to prevent migraine headaches from occurring.
FALSE
T of F? Caffeine is a stimulant drug that is often included in combination analgesic drugs
TRUE
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) drug category
antihistamine drug