Medicine

Question 1

Ativan

Answer 1

Generic: Lorazepam

Sedative

Question 2

Propofol

Answer 2

Brand name: diprivan

Anesthetic

Question 3

Azithromycin

Answer 3

Antibiotic

Question 4

Nicardipine

Answer 4

Calcium channel blocker

Question 5

Protonix

Answer 5

Proton-pump inhibitor (stomach acid reducer). Treats GERD or esophagitis.

Question 6

Atropine

Answer 6

Antiarrhytmic used on Bradycardia

Question 7

Lidocaine

Answer 7

Antiarrhytmic and local anesthetic (numbs). Commonly used for v-fib.

Question 8

Lasix

Answer 8

Diuretic commonly used for CHF. Treats edema.

Question 9

Diuretics

Answer 9

Any medication that promotes diuresis (urination). Used for CHF, hypertension, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, influenza, and water poisoning.

Question 10

Tylenol

Answer 10

Acetaminophen, anti-pyretic, used for fevers.

Question 11

Adenosine

Answer 11

Antiarrhytmic, Slows AV conduction. Used on symptomatic PSVT.

Question 12

Amiodarone

Answer 12

Antiarrhytmic

Question 13

Asprin

Answer 13

Blocks platelet aggregation. Used for recent symptoms of mi or cva.

Question 14

Heparin

Answer 14

Blood thinner

Question 15

Coumadin

Answer 15

Blood thinner. Warfarin.

Question 16

Ketamine

Answer 16

Analgesic and general sedative. Common street drug abused by civilians.