Meds

Question 1

Ace inhibitor vs angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Answer 1

ace inhibitor suppresses enzyme that converts a1 to a2
decreases blood pressure and afterload, improves venous capacitance
(aPRIL)

angiotensin II receptor antagonist block aii receptors to limit vasoconstriction
(sartans)

Question 2

Statins

Answer 2

Break down LDLs triglycerides and increase HDLs

Question 3

Anticoagulant

Answer 3

heparin, warfarin (coumadin) inhibit platelet aggregation

Question 4

antithrombotic

Answer 4

aspirin

Question 5

thrombolytic

Answer 5

end in “ase”

Question 6

Antihistamines

Answer 6

Benadryl, allegra, claratin,

Block effects of histamine so decrease sinus, allergy type stuff

Question 7

Tylenol

Answer 7

Acetaminophen.

Question 8

Anti inflammatories for airways

Answer 8

corticosteroids reduce airway edema

side effect is catabolic effectts

Question 9

Bronchodilator

Answer 9

albuterol

Question 10

Expectorants

Answer 10

help w/ secretions
mucinex

Question 11

Mucolytic

Answer 11

mucosil, pulmozyme

Question 12

Opioid

Answer 12

for mod to severe, acute pain

respiratory depression, sedation, CNS down in general, nausea, orthostatic hypotension

falls risk due to group of side effects

Morphine, oxycodone/eith acetaminophen, hydrocodone/vicodin, tramadol
anything with codone, fentanyl

Question 13

Transdermal patch

Answer 13

Consider that if you increase blood flow to area, it can be problematic

Question 14

Glucocorticoid agents = corticosterioids

Answer 14

Hormonal, anti inflammatory, metabolic/endocrine effects for articular and systematic diseases

Immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory
Catabolic effects
Drug-induced crushing because of cortisol, cortisol compression due to longterm use, increased glucose levels, HTN

osteoporosis and muscle wasting, osteopenia, cushings signs (moon face, buffalo hump)

all in in “sone:

Dexamethasone
prednisone

Question 15

Nsaid examples

Answer 15

spirin, advil, motrin, aspirin, aleve, celebrex (COX 2 inhibitor)

Question 16

Non opioid analgesic

Answer 16

Tylenol (acetominophine)
Liver issues not severe

Question 17

DMARDS

Answer 17

methotrexate
Hydroxychloroquine
Leflunomide

Question 18

Antibiotics

Answer 18

Side effects - GI distress

FLUOROQUINOLONES: tendonitis and rupture

Must take full course

Penicillins

Ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin both fluoroquinolones

cefaclor
cephalexin

Question 19

Anti spasticity drugs

Answer 19

For spasticity and hypertonicity
causes relaxation and even hypotonicity

Drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, generalized weakness

So, we must find balance

Baclofen, valium, Klonopin, dantrium

Question 20

Antiepileptic agents

Answer 20

For seizures

Side effects: Ataxia, behavior changes, skin issues like rash, nausea, headache, blurred vision

Hydantoins: phenytoin
Benzodoazepines: lonoazePAM and LORAZEPAM

Barbiturates: PhenoBARBital (solfoton)

Question 21

Muscle relaxant agents

Answer 21

For muscle spasms
Side effects: drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, Tolerance/dependence

Flexeril
Robaxin

Benzos:end in pam

Consider falls risk,
ther ex to prevent future issues

Question 22

Benzos

Answer 22

Increased falls risk