Medications

Question 1

Omezaprazole

Answer 1

Used to treat reflux.

Question 2

Metroprolol

Answer 2

Beta blocker (blocks the effects of adrenaline to slow the heart rate to decrease blood pressure and reduce strain on heart).

Question 3

Naproxen

Answer 3

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, menstrual cramps, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and fever.

Question 4

Felodipine

Answer 4

Calcium channel blocker type used to treat high blood pressure.
They stop the movement of calcium into the heart and blood vessel walls which widens blood vessels and makes it easier for the blood to pump.

Question 5

Calcium channel blockers.

Answer 5

Block the movement of calcium which relaxed the vascular muscles reducing vascular resistance.

Question 6

Fentanyl patch

Answer 6

Opioid pain medication.

Question 7

Clopidogrel

Answer 7

Antiplatelet medication used to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in those who are high risk.

Question 8

Solifenacin

Answer 8

Inhibits receptors in bladder which decreases the urinary bladder contractions increasing how often you feel you need to use the loo.

Question 9

Terbinafine

Answer 9

Antifungal medication.

Question 10

Atorvastatin

Answer 10

Statins medication lower cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease or events.

Question 11

Statins

Answer 11

Cholesterol reduction medication

Question 12

Acetaminophen

Answer 12

Paracetamol

Question 13

Antiplatelet medication

Answer 13

Stops platelets sticking together and forming blood clots.

Question 14

Beta blocker

Answer 14

Blocks the adrenaline receptor

Question 15

Metformin

Vildagliptin

Answer 15

Diabetes medication