Main Indications

Question 1

analgesics

Answer 1

for chronic or acute pain

ex: hydrocodone / acetaminophen (Vicodin)

Question 2

antacids

Answer 2

for heartburn or acid reflux

ex: MgOH and AIOH (Maalox)

Question 3

antianginals

Answer 3

for chest pain associated with need for oxygen

ex: nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Question 4

anticoagulants

Answer 4

to prevent clot formation

ex: warfarin (Coumadin)

Question 5

anticonvulsants

Answer 5

for seizure control

ex: carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Question 6

antidepressant

Answer 6

for depression

ex: sertaline (Zoloft)

Question 7

antihistamines

Answer 7

for allergies

ex: cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Question 8

antihypertensives

Answer 8

to lower blood pressure

ex: atenolol (Tenormin)

Question 9

antibiotics

Answer 9

for bacteria infection

ex: amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Question 10

antineoplastics

Answer 10

for treatment of specific cancers

ex: doxyrubicin (Adriamycin)

Question 11

anti-inflammatory agents

Answer 11

reduces inflammation

ex: ibuprofen (Motrin)

Question 12

antitussives

Answer 12

for cough

ex: dextromethorphan lozenges

Question 13

antivirals

Answer 13

for viral infections

ex: acyclovir (Zovirax)

Question 14

bronchodilators

Answer 14

for asthma

ex: albuterol (Ventolin)

Question 15

digestants

Answer 15

to promote digestion of food

ex: simethicone (Mylicon)

Question 16

diuretics

Answer 16

to increase urine output

ex: HCTZ (Esidrex)

Question 17

hormones

Answer 17

to replace natural endogenous organic compounds

ex: conjugated estrogens (Premarin)

Question 18

hypnotics and sedatives

Answer 18

to induce and maintain sleep

ex: zolpidem (Ambien)

Question 19

tranquilizers

Answer 19

reduces anxiety

ex: lorazepam (Ativan)