Medications

Question 1

Midodrine

Answer 1

Treats a type of low BP that can cause severe dizziness or fainting
SE: burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins & needles”, tingling, goosebumps

Question 2

Diuretics

Answer 2

Bumetanide (Bumex)
Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Torsemide (Demadex)
- Treats fluid retention (edema) and high BP
SE: muscle cramps, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, mild nausea and vomiting

Question 3

Nerve Pain

Answer 3

Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
- treats nerve and muscle pain
- treats seizures
SE: coordination, shakiness, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, confusion, trouble concentrating

Question 4

Vancomycin

Answer 4

Treats infection

SE: upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Question 5

Zosyn

Answer 5

Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Treats infection
SE: pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under where the needle is placed; nausea, vomiting, HA, dizziness

Question 6

Opioids

Answer 6

Fentanyl
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
Oxycodone/APAP (Percocet)
- treats pain
SE: nausea, vomiting, constipation, sleepiness

Question 7

Beta Blockers

Answer 7

Atenolol
Bisoprolol
Carvedilol
Labetalol
Metoprolol
Nadolol
Nebivolol
Propranolol
- treats high BP, CP, and HF
SE: dizziness, tiredness, cold hands or feet

Question 8

Amiodarone

Answer 8

Treats heart rhythm problems

SE: mild nausea, vomiting, constipation

Question 9

Hydralazine

Answer 9

treats high BP and HF

SE: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, HA, lightheadedness, dizziness

Question 10

Anticoagulants

Answer 10

Apixaban (Eliquis)
Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Edoxaban (Savaysa)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Heparin
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
- prevents and treats blood clots
SE: minor bleeding or bruising