HW Week 4-6 Flashcards
Diflucan(fluconazole) drug type
Antifungal drug
Valtrex(valacyclovir) drug type
Antiviral drug
Avelox drug type
Antibiotic drug
Lamisil drug type
Antifungal drug
Nizoral(ketoconazole) drug type
Antifungal drug
Zithromax(azithromycin) used to treat
Bacterial sinusitis
Tamaflu(osltamivir) treats
Influenza
Diflucan(fluconazole) treats
Vaginal yeast infections
T or F? Sulfonamide drugs are only effective against viruses
False
T or F? The designation of first generation, second generation, or third generation indicates when a cephalosporin drug was first discovered or marketed
False
T or F? Minocycline is an Antifungal drug useful in treating onycomycosis.
False
T or F? Fungi can cause disease topically or systemically, and drugs used to treat fungi can be administered either topically, orally, or intravenously.
True
T or F? Doxycycline(Vibramycin) is used to treat a wide variety of gram negative and gram positive bacterial infections and also the infections of Lyme disease, malaria, and anthrax from bioterrorism
True
Antifungal drugs are effective against all the following medical conditions EXCEPT A. Athletes foot B. Jock itch C. Pneumocystis carinnii pneumonia D. Onycomycosis
C. Pneumocystis carinnii pneumonia
Alex was discharged from the hospital today, prior to leaving, the doctor told Alex to stop his antibiotics after 3 days. Which drug should Alex stop? A. Keflex B. Tamiflu C. Acyclovir D. Lamisil E. Elidel
A. Keflex
Phenergan (promethazine) drug type
Antiemetic drug
Zantac(ranitidine) drug type
H2 blocker
Colace (docusate) drug type
Stool softener laxative drug
Prilosec (omeprazole) drug type
Proton pump inhibitor
Alli (orlistat) drug type
Lipase inhibitor drug
Nexium treats
Peptic ulcer
Docusate treats
Constipation
Orlistat treats
Obesity
Asacol treats
Ulcerative colitis
Promethazine treats
Vomiting
T or F? The trade name aciphex refers to the drug’s action on the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and the pH of the stomach.
True
T or F? Cimetidine (Tagamet) was the first H2 blocker prescription drug to be approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use.
False
T or F? Lipase inhibitor drugs chemically bond to the enzyme lipase so that it can act to break down dietary fat in the intestines.
False
T or F? Narcotic drugs are most commonly used for pain relief, but have a common side effect of causing constipation which is used as the therapeutic effect in treating diarrhea.
True
The drugs cimetidine, ranitidine and famotidine are all: A. Antidiabetic drugs B. Antiulcer drugs C. Stool softener drugs D. Antiemetic drugs E. Anticholinergic drugs
B. Anti ulcer drugs
Albuterol (proair, Proventil) drug category
Bronchodilator
Ciprofloxacin (cipro) drug category
Antibiotic drug
Triamcinolone (Azmacort) drug type
Corticosteroid drug
Varenicline (chantix) drug category
Nicotine antagonist drug
Guaifenesin (mucinex) drug category
Expectorant
Varenicline (chantix) treats
Smoking
Albuterol (proair, Proventil) treats
Asthma
Isoniazide (INH) treats
TB
Triamcinolone (Azmacort) treats
Asthma
Cromolyn (intal) treats
Asthma
T or F? Expectorant drugs are prescribed for a non productive cough
False
T or F? Corticosteroid drugs reduce inflammation and tissue edema that is associated with asthma and so they are used to treat an acute asthma attack.
False
T or F? Antiviral drugs are used to treat influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections.
True
T or F? Corticosteroid drugs are used to treat acute asthma attacks because they dilate the bronchi.
False
Bronchodilator drugs are used to treat several different diseases. Which of the following is not one of the diseases that bronchodilator drugs are used to treat. A. Asthma B. COPD C. Emphysema D. Acute bronchitis
D. Acute bronchitis
