Medications

Question 0

Naloxone

Answer 0

Opioid antagonist

Used to regain consciousness if overdosed

Question 1

Dextrose

Answer 1

Readily absorbed form of glucose

Given to regain consciousness if hypoglycemic

Question 2

Lorazepam

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine; GABA agonist

Sedative effect; used for spasms/seizure

Question 3

Disulfiram

Answer 3

Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase

Alcohol consumption causes horrible symptoms

Question 4

Naltrexone

Answer 4

Endogenous opioid antagonist (dopamine)

Reduces feelings of reward and cravings of alcohol

Question 5

Furosemide

Answer 5

Inhibits symporters to cancel NaCl reabsorption

Diuretic; reduces water retention

Question 6

Spironolactone

Answer 6

Prevents salt reabsorption

Diuretic; limits water retention

Question 7

Octreotide

Answer 7

Constricts arterioles of splanchnic circulation

Lowers portal pressure to relieve GI bleeding

Question 8

Propranolol

Answer 8

Beta blocker

Splanchnic vasoconstrictor and lowers cardiac output to reduce splanchnic flow

Question 9

Lactulose

Answer 9

Synthetic indigestible disaccharide

Catalyzes conversion of ammonia to ammonium ion; decreases GI transit time

Question 10

Rifaximin & neomycin

Answer 10

Fast-acting antimicrobial

Decreases colonic bacteria, decreasing ammonia production

Question 11

Albuterol

Answer 11

Short-acting beta-2 agonist, inhaled

Smooth muscle relaxation & bronchodilation

Question 12

Tiotropium bromide

Answer 12

Long-acting anticholinergic agent

Smooth muscle relaxation, bronchodilation

Question 13

Methylprednisolone

Answer 13

Synthetic glucocorticoid

Anti-inflammatory for lung airways

Question 14

Salmeterol

Answer 14

Long-acting beta-2 agonist, inhaled

Smooth muscle relaxation and dilation

Question 15

Fluticasone

Answer 15

Highly selective corticosteroid, inhaled

Inhibits inflammatory cells