medications

Question 1

beta agonists e.g salbutamol

Answer 1

bronchodilators
blue inhaler = short acting (treatment)
green inhaler = long action (prevention)

Question 2

corticosteroids e.g cortisone, prednisolone , hydrocortisone

Answer 2

reduce inflammation and suppress immune system treat many conditions such as rashes ,inflammatory bowel disease and asthma

Question 3

anticholinergics e.g oxybutynin , ipratropium

Answer 3

block acetylcholine neurotransmitter
asthma medication - assist bronchial dilation - grey inhaler
overactive bladder/ urninary incontinence

Question 4

what drug are aspirin , clopidogrel and dipyridamole examples of

Answer 4

anti platelets

decreased platelet aggregation therefore prolonged bleeding at time of trauma as no platelet plug formed

Question 5

statins

Answer 5

inhibit cholestrol synthesis in the liver

possible interaction with dental antifungals

Question 6

beta blockers (-olols)

Answer 6

prevent increased heart rate however decrease heart efficiency
risk of postural hypotension

Question 7

Diuretics e.g furosemide, bendroflumethiazide

Answer 7

potential to cause xerostomia

remove salt and water from the body therefore decreased plasma volume and decreased cardiac workload

Question 8

nitrates e.g glyceryl trinitrate

Answer 8

angina management and prevention

dilate veins and resistance arteries

Question 9

calcium channel blockers

Answer 9

hypertension and migraine treatment

can cause gingival hyperplasia

Question 10

ACE inhibitors (-pril)

Answer 10

prevents aldosterone dependent resorption of salt and water therefore reduces blood pressure