Med Terms #3 Part 3

Question 1

Haloperidol (Haldol)/Antipsychotic

Answer 1

Haloperidol is believed to block dopamine receptors in the brain associated with mood and behavior, is a potent antiemetic, and impairs temperature regulation

Question 2

Morphine Sulfate/Narcotic Analgesic

Answer 2

Morphine

Question 3

Phenytoin (Dilantin)/Anticonvulsant

Answer 3

Phenytoin is a derivative to phenobarbital that reduces the speed of electrical discharges in the motor cortex and inhibits seizures. It also has antidysrhythmic properties that counteract the effects of digitalis.

Question 4

Hydrocortisone/Steriod

Answer 4

Solu-cortel

Question 5

Morphine Sulfate (Morphine)/ Narcotic Analgesic

Answer 5

Morphine sulfate is a potent analgesic & sedative that causes some vasodilation, reducing venous return, and reduced myocardial oxygen demand.

Question 6

Phenytoin

Answer 6

Dilantin

Question 7

Haloperidol/Antipsychotic

Answer 7

Haldol

Question 8

Hydrocortisone (Solu-cortel)/Steroid

Answer 8

Hydrocortisone is a short-acting synthetic steroid that inhibits histamine formation, storage, and release from mast cells, reducing allergic response