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
Desloratadine (Clarinex) drug category
antihistamine drug
Mometasone (Nasonex) drug category
Corticosteroid drug
Fluticasone (Flonase; Veramyst) drug category
Corticosteroid drug
Budesonide (Rhinocort) drug category
Corticosteroid drug
Mycostatin (nystatin) treats
thrush
Tessalon (benzonatate) treats
Cough
Cipro HC Otic treats
Otitis Externa
Afrin treats
nasal congestion & allergies
Zyrtec (cetirizine) treats
Allergies and itching
T or F? Antibiotic drugs may be prescribed for some patients with viral colds to prevent superimposed bacteria infections from developing
TRUE
T or F? Sulfonamide drugs are a type of anti-infective drug that inhibits the growth of bacteria
TRUE
T or F? Corticosteroid drugs can be administered intranasally to treat allergic and non allergic rhinitis
TRUE
T or F? Decongestant drugs are commonly prescribed for colds and allergies
TRUE
T or F? Antibiotic drugs are the drug of choice to cure the common cold
FALSE
Timoptic treats
Glaucoma
Ciloxan Treats
Conjunctivitis
Ilotycin treats
Conjunctivitis
Optivar treats
Allergies
Alphagan P treats
Glaucoma
Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxin) drug category
topical antibiotic drug
Olopatadine (Patanol) drug category
topical antihistamine drug
Latanoprost (Xalatan) drug category
glaucoma drug
Azelastine (Optivar) drug category
Topical mast cell stabilizer
Desamethasone (Maxidex) drug category
Topical corticosteroid drug
