Medication Class and Use

Question 1

gemfibrozil (Lopid) class and used for?

Answer 1

antihyperlipidemic

used for high cholesterol

Question 2

nicotinic acid (Niacin) class and used for?

Answer 2

vitamin B3

used to reduce bad cholesterol (VLDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL)

Question 3

cholestyramine (Questran) class and used for?

Answer 3

antihyperlipidemic

used to reduce cholesterol– excreted through the feces by binding

Question 4

enalapril (Vasotec) class and used for?

Answer 4

ACE inhibitor

used for hypertension and heart failure

Question 5

propanolol (Inderal) class and used for?

Answer 5

beta blocker

used for hypertension

Question 6

nifedipine (Procardia) class and used for?

Answer 6

calcium channel blocker

used for hypertension and angina

Question 7

digoxin (Lanoxin) class and used for?

Answer 7

cardiac glycoside

used for heart failure

Question 8

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 8

thiazide diuretic

used for hypertension and edema

Question 9

furosemide (Lasix)

Answer 9

loop diuretic

used for heart failure and HTN

Question 10

milrinone (Primacor)

Answer 10

phosphodiesterase inhibitor

used for heart failure (advanced and short term therapy)

Question 11

procainamide

Answer 11

1A antidysrhythmic and sodium channel blocker

used for dysrhythmias

Question 12

norepinephrine (Levophed)

Answer 12

vasopressor

used for cardiogenetic, acute, and septic shock

Question 13

amiodrone (Cordarone)

Answer 13

Antidysrhythmic

Potassium channel blocker. delays repolarization

Question 14

promethazine (Phenergan)

Answer 14

Antihistamine- H1-receptor antagonist

Question 15

detromethorphan (Robitussin)

Answer 15

Cough suppressant. Nonopoid.

Question 16

cimetidien (Tagamet)

Answer 16

H2-receptor antagonist-

Reduce volume and acidity of parietal cell secretion

Question 17

Sympathomimetics

Answer 17

Fight or flight. Used for treatment of shock, HTN/hypotension, nasal congestion, pupil dilation, HF, cardiac arrest, and asthma

Question 18

DIpphenyhdramine (Benadryl)

Answer 18

Antihistamine- H1-receptor antagonist

• Sleep aid
• Anaphylactic Shock

Question 19

Sodium bicarbonate and aka-seltzer

Answer 19

Treatment of acidosis

Increase PH directly

Question 20

Psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil)

Answer 20

Bulk-type laxative

Unable to be absorbed/digested. Increases mass of feces.

Question 21

acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

Answer 21

mucolytic– breaks up very thick secretion

Question 22

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Answer 22

Proton pump inhibitor-blocks the secretion of stomach acids. Used to heal gastric ulcers

Question 23

Docusate (Colace)

Answer 23

Stool softener- Causes water and fat to be reabsorbed into the stools

Question 24

Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium)

Answer 24

Anti-acid - Neutralizes stomach acid

Question 25

Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Answer 25

Antiemetic -Inhibits dopamine from reaching medulla to stimulate vomiting

Question 26

famotidine (Pepcid)

Answer 26

H2 receptor antagonist

Question 27

docusate (Colace)

Answer 27

stool softner

Question 28

kayexalate (Polystyrene Sulfate)

Answer 28

used for potassium overdose

Question 29

Ondansetron (Zofran)

Answer 29

Antiemetic - Inhibits dopamine or serotonin

Question 30

Pancrelipase (Creon)

Answer 30

Pancreatic enzyme- digests fat and prevents steatorrhea

Question 31

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Answer 31

Thyroid hormone. Speeds everything up.

Question 32

Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Answer 32

Treatment for hyperthyroidism

Question 33

Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

Answer 33

Antidiarrheal - Slows peristalsis. Promotes water absorption from the stool. Creating a more solid stool.

Question 34

Metformin (GLucophage)

Answer 34

Antidiabetic- Reduces hepatic production of glucose and reduces resistance to insulin.