Medications

Question 1

What drug slows and strengthens the heartbeat?

Answer 1

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 2

What is both an analgesic and an antipyretic agent?

Answer 2

Acetaminophen with codeine

Question 3

A drug’s generic name is usually the same as the ______________ name.

Answer 3

Official

Question 4

A drug used to relieve pain is called an

Answer 4

Analgesic

Question 5

Antibiotics are an example of drugs given for their _____________ effect.

Answer 5

Therapeutic

Question 6

What type of medication is the most appropriate medication for depression?

Answer 6

Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)

Question 7

What type of medication is used to treat peptic ulcers?

Answer 7

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Question 8

What type of medication is used for hypertension?

Answer 8

Lisinopril (Zestril)

Question 9

What is used to treat edema associated with CHF and renal disease?

Answer 9

Furosemide (Lasix)

Question 10

What medication is used to slow and strengthen the heartbeat?

Answer 10

Digoxin

Question 11

What is type of medication is Ambien and what is it used for?

Answer 11

Sedative, to treat insomnia

Question 12

What type of medication is Atrax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride)?

Answer 12

Antihistamine

Question 13

What type of medication reduces fevers?

Answer 13

Antipyretic

Question 14

What type of drugs are used to make a pt comfortable ad relieve pain?

Answer 14

Palliative

Question 15

What is it called when liquid is in a substance is dissolved?

Answer 15

Solvent

Question 16

What is it called when 2 drugs are given simultaneously and have an effect that is greater than the sun of the effects of the drugs used independently?

Answer 16

Synergism

Question 17

What are Prophylatic drugs used for? (Ex: Vaccines, Birth control)

Answer 17

Prevent unwanted conditions

Question 18

What is an insoluble drug substance is contained in a liquid?

Answer 18

Suspension

Question 19

What type of drugs increase urine output?

Answer 19

Diuretics

Question 20

What drug Schedule is Robitussin with Codeine?

Answer 20

V

Question 21

Antibiotics are an example of drugs given for their _________ effect.

Answer 21

Therapeutic

Question 22

What mediation is the most appropriate treatment for pain relief?

Answer 22

Tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram)

Question 23

What schedule of drugs are prescribed in a limited amount and cannot be automatically refilled?

Answer 23

II

Question 24

Morphine, codeine, and oxycodone are what type of drug?

Answer 24

Analgesic

Question 25

Drugs with no accepted medicinal use are classified as Schedule

Answer 25

I

Question 26

The need for increasing dosages of a medication in order to maintain the desired therapeutic effect is a result of

Answer 26

Tolerance

Question 27

Albuterol (Proventil) mist inhalant falls under what drug classification?

Answer 27

Bronchodilators