Medications

Question 1

Analgesics

Answer 1

Analgesics are given for relief of pain. Three types of analgesics.

1. Narcotic
2. Antipyretic
3. Anti-Inflammatory or Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)

Question 2

Narcotic Analgesic

Answer 2

Given for acute pain. May also be habit forming in high doses over a prolonged period.

Narcotics dull the senses and are mind altering substances.

Question 3

Oxycontin

Answer 3

Oxycodone

Question 4

Dilaudid

Answer 4

Hydromorphone

Question 5

Codeine

Answer 5

Codeine

Question 6

Demerol

Answer 6

Meperidine

Question 7

Tylenol #3

Answer 7

Acetaminophen with codeine 30mg Codeine

Question 8

Tylenol #2

Answer 8

Acetaminophen with 15mg Codeine

Question 9

Tylenol #1

Answer 9

Acetaminophen with 8mg Codeine

Question 10

Analgesic Antipyretic

Answer 10

Given for mild to moderate pain and may also be used as an inflammatory.

Question 11

Aspirin

Answer 11

Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)

Question 12

Advil/Motrin

Answer 12

Ibuprofen

Question 13

Tylenol P.

Answer 13

Acetaminophen

Question 14

Anti-Inflammatory or Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory NSAID

Answer 14

Used primarily for disorders of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Question 15

Entrophen

Answer 15

ASA Enteric coasted (EC)

Question 16

Indocid

Answer 16

Indomethacin

Question 17

Naprosyn

Answer 17

Naproxen

Question 18

Toradol

Answer 18

Ketorolac

Question 19

Voltaren

Answer 19

Diclofenac

Question 20

Anticonvulsants

Answer 20

Anticonvulsants are given for the treatment of seizures (sudden attacks of involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations which may be caused by epilepsy.

Question 21

Dilantin

Answer 21

Phenytoin

Question 22

Rivotril

Answer 22

Clonazepam

Question 23

Tegretol

Answer 23

Carbamazepine

Question 24

Anti-Parkinson Agents

Answer 24

Used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (Chronic disease of the nervous system).

Question 25

Sinemet

Answer 25

Levodopa-Carbidopa

Question 26

Cogentin

Answer 26

Benztropine

Question 27

Anxiolytics

Answer 27

Administered to relieve anxiety and tension.

Question 28

BuSpar

Answer 28

Buspirone

Question 29

Ativan

Answer 29

Lorazepam

Question 30

Serax

Answer 30

Oxazepam

Question 31

Valium

Answer 31

Diazepam

Question 32

Xanax

Answer 32

Alprazolam

Question 33

Antipsychotics

Answer 33

Antipsychotics are given to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders.

Question 34

Largactil

Answer 34

Chlorpromazine

Question 35

Haldol

Answer 35

Haloperidol

Question 36

Risperdal

Answer 36

Risperidone

Question 37

Clozaril

Answer 37

Clozapine

Question 38

Antidepressants

Answer 38

Drugs are used to relieve depression.

Question 39

Elavil

Answer 39

Amitriptyline

Question 40

Effexor

Answer 40

Venlafaxine

Question 41

Paxil

Answer 41

Paroxetine

Question 42

Celexa

Answer 42

Citalopram

Question 43

Prozac

Answer 43

Fluoxetine

Question 44

Zoloft

Answer 44

Sertraline