Medication

Question 1

What are Analgesics?

Answer 1

are drugs that help relieve pain and usually fall into one of several categories; opioids, nonopioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and ‘other’.

Paracetamol.
Ibuprofen.
Co-codamol (paracetamol and codeine mix)
Codeine.
Tramadol.
Morphine.
Diclofenac.
Asprin.
Naproxen.
Dihydrocodeine.
Oxycodone.
Nefopam.
Gabapentin.
Fentanyl.
Ketamine.

Question 2

What are Antiarrhythmics?

Answer 2

are drugs used to suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation.

Bisoprolol.
Atenolol.
Digoxin.
Amiodarone.
Adenosine.
Diltiazem

Question 3

what are Antibiotics?

Answer 3

are used to help the body fight infection and these are usually administered orally or intravenously (IV). They usually fall into one of several categories; penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides and fluoroquinolones.

Amoxicillin.
Flucloxacillin.
Meropenem.
Vancomycin.
Gentamycin.
Clarithromycin.
Co-amoxiclav.
Doxycycline.
Ceftazidime.
Piperacillin / Tazobactam (tazocin).
Ciprofloxacin.
Levofloxacin.
Cephalexin.
Cefuroxime.
Clindamycin.
Trimethoprim.
Nitrofurantoin.

Question 4

What are Anticoagulants?

Answer 4

commonly referred to as blood thinners, are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time.

Warfarin.
Rivaroxaban.
Apixaban.
Enoxaparin.
Funderparinex.
Heparin.

Question 5

What are Anticonvulsants?

Answer 5

Anticonvulsants are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures.

Sodium valproate (Epilim).
Phenytoin.
Levetiracetam (Keppra).
Gabapentin.
Clonazepam
Diazapam.
Lorazepam.
Carbamazepine.

Question 6

What are Antidepressants?

Answer 6

are drugs used for the treatment of depressive disorders and usually fall into one of the following categories; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NASSAs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).

Citalopram.
Fluoxetine.
Amitriptyline.
Sertraline.
Venlafaxine.
Mirtazapine.
Trazodone.

Question 7

What are Antiemetics?

Answer 7

are drugs used to treat vomiting and nausea and are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics and chemotherapy directed against cancer.

Cyclizine.
Ondansetron.
Metoclopramide.
Prochlorperazine.
Levomepromazine.

Question 8

What are Antihypertensives?

Answer 8

are used to treat hypertension and usually fall into one of several categories; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and beta-blockers.

Ramipril.
Doxazosin.
Candesartan.
Losartan.
Lisinopril.
Atenolol.
Bisoprolol.
Amlodipine.
Diltiazem.
Nifedipine.

Question 9

What are Antihyperglycemics?

Answer 9

are used in the treatments of raised blood sugars, typically in diabetic patients.

Metformin.
Insulin.
Gliclazide

Question 10

What are Bronchodilators?

Answer 10

are used to help make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening of the bronchi.

Salbutamol.
Ipratropium.
Tiotropium.
Theophylline

Question 11

What are Diuretics?

Answer 11

are drugs that increased the production of urine these usually fall into one of several categories; loop diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics and thiazides.

Furosemide.
Bumetanide.
Spironolactone.
Bendroflumethiazide.
Indapamide.
Amiloride

Question 12

What are Intravenous Fluids?

Answer 12

are infusion fluids and usually fall into one of two categories; colloid and crystalloid and can include supplements such as potassium and magnesium.

Normal Saline.
Plasmalyte.
Hartmann’s solution.
Geloplasma / Plasmalyte.
Glucose

Question 13

What are Sedatives?

Answer 13

are a group of medications that are using for a calming effect. They can be used to promote sleep, ease withdrawal symptoms or reduce agitation and irritability.

Zopiclone.
Haloperidol.
Lorazepam.
Midazolam.
Diazepam.
Chlordiazepoxide.
Temazepam.
Phenobarbitol.

Question 14

What are Statins or lipid-lowering medications?

Answer 14

are a group of medications that have been found to lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Usually, they are prescribed to help reduce the risk of; stroke, coronary heart disease, heart attacks and angina.

Simvastatin.
Atorvastatin.
Pravastatin.

Question 15

What are Supplements?

Answer 15

are medications that generally include hormones, vitamins, minerals, fibre, fatty acids or amino acids and other substances.

Levothyroxine
Adcal / Calcichew.
Ferrous Fumarate.
Ferrous Sulphate.
Multivitamins.
Thiamine.
Cholecalciferol.
Quinine.
Folic Acid.
Sandoz-K
Sandoz-Phosphate
Slow sodium.
Alendronic Acid

Question 16

What are Laxatives?

Answer 16

are used to treat either acute or chronic constipation and usually fall into one of the following categories; bulk-forming, osmotic, stimulant or stool softening.

Lactulose.
Senna.
Movicol.
Sodium Docusate.
Bisacodyl.
Phosphate Enema.
Microlax Enema.
Glycerine Suppositories

Question 17

What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?

Answer 17

are a group of drugs whose main action is the reduction in gastric acid production.

Omeprazole.
Lansoprazole.
Esomeprazole.
Ranitidine (H2-receptor-blocker).
Peptac.