Last minute roundup!!

Question 1

captopril

Answer 1

ace-inhibitor used for HTN, HF, MI, and neuropathy

Question 2

verapamil

Answer 2

calcium channel blocker used for a-fib, a-flutter, SVT, angina, and HTN

Question 3

diltiazem

Answer 3

calcium channel blocker used for a-fib, a-flutter, SVT, angina, and HTN

Question 4

amlodipine

Answer 4

calcium channel blocker used angina, and HTN

Question 5

prazosin

Answer 5

alpha blocker used for HTN

Question 6

clonidine

Answer 6

centrally acting alpha blocker used for HTN, HTN crisis, severe cancer by vasodilation

Question 7

methyldopa

Answer 7

centrally acting alpha blocker used for HTN, HTN crisis, severe cancer by vasodilation

Question 8

metoprolol

Answer 8

beta blocker used for HTN, Angina, Tachydysrhythmias, HF, and MI by decreasing myocardial work, output and O2 demand

Question 9

Hydralazine

Answer 9

a vasodilator used for HTN emergencies

Question 10

Enalaprilat

Answer 10

a vasodilator used for HTN emergencies

Question 11

digoxin

Answer 11

a cardiac glycoside used for HF and a-fib which decreases slows the conduction rate of the heart and increases output

Question 12

atorvastatin

Answer 12

an antihyperlipidemic used to lower cholesterol

Question 13

glycopeptide

Answer 13

used for “red man syndrome” side effect of vancomycin

Question 14

Rifampin

Answer 14

an antitubercular which causes discoloration and breakdown of contacts

Question 15

benzodiazepams

Answer 15

group of medications used for anxiety, sedation and alcohol withdrawal

Question 16

alllopurinol

Answer 16

an antigout medication that inhibits uric acid production
avoid purines (liver, onion, and meats)

Question 17

methotrexate

Answer 17

an antirheumatic which provides relief and delay of disease production by inhibiting inflammatory processes

Question 18

infliximab

Answer 18

an antirheumatic which provides relief and delay of disease production by inhibiting inflammatory processes

Question 19

adalimumab

Answer 19

an antirheumatic which provides relief and delay of disease production by inhibiting inflammatory processes

Question 20

colchicine

Answer 20

an antigout medication that inhibits uric acid production
avoid purines (liver, onion, and meats)

Question 21

fluoxetine

Answer 21

a SSRI used for depression

monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations

Question 22

paroxetine

Answer 22

a SSRI used for depression

monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations

Question 23

sertraline

Answer 23

a SSRI used for depression

monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations

Question 24

citralopramm

Answer 24

a SSRI used for depression

monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations

Question 25

amitriptyline

Answer 25

a TCA used for depression | avoid St. Johns wart, alcohol and seizures

Question 26

imipramine

Answer 26

a TCA used for depression | avoid St. Johns wart, alcohol and seizures

Question 27

isocarboxazid

Answer 27

``` a MAOI used for depression avoid tyramine (rich food), SSRIs, TCAs, HF, CVA, Renal insufficiency ```

Question 28

tranycypromine

Answer 28

``` a MAOI used for depression avoid tyramine (rich food), SSRIs, TCAs, HF, CVA, Renal insufficiency ```

Question 29

phenelzine

Answer 29

``` a MAOI used for depression avoid tyramine (rich food), SSRIs, TCAs, HF, CVA, Renal insufficiency ```

Question 30

chlorpromazine

Answer 30

an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 31

fluphenazine

Answer 31

an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 32

haloperidol

Answer 32

an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 33

aripiprazole

Answer 33

an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 34

clozapine

Answer 34

an atypical antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 35

olanzapine

Answer 35

an atypical antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 36

quetiapine

Answer 36

an atypical antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia

Question 37

S/E of typical antipsychotics

Answer 37

Continue use: sedation, EPS, anticholinergic effects Discontinue: tardive dyskinesia, agranulocytosis, NMS, seizures

Question 38

S/E of atypical antipsychotics

Answer 38

agranulocytosis, weight gain, diabetes, OHoTN, EPS

Question 39

signs of EPS

Answer 39

These symptoms include: dystonia (continuous spasms and muscle contractions), akathisia (motor restlessness), parkinsonism (characteristic symptoms such as rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and tremor) tardive dyskinesia (irregular, jerky movements).

Question 40

signs of NMS

Answer 40

``` Muscular rigidity (typically, “lead pipe” rigidity) Hyperthermia (temperature >38°C) Diaphoresis. Pallor. Dysphagia. Dyspnea. Tremor. Incontinence. ```

Question 41

phenytoin

Answer 41

an antiseizure medication causes increased excretion of digoxin, warfarin, and oral contraceptives SE: gingival hyperplasia, diplopia, dowsiness, and hirsutism

Question 42

phenobarbital

Answer 42

an antiseizure medication which is contraindicated with a history of substance abuse and causes drowsiness, hypotension, and respiratory depression

Question 43

valproic acid

Answer 43

an antiseizure medication contraindicated in liver disease and pregnancy as it causes hepatotoxicity, teratogenic effects and pancreatitis

Question 44

carbamazepine

Answer 44

an antiseizure medication contraindicated with bone marrow suppresion or bleeding disorders b/c it causes anemia, leukopenia, and SJS

Question 45

gabapentin

Answer 45

an antiseizure medication which must not be stopped abruptly. It causes HA, weight gain, N. CNS depression should be reported