Meds

Question 1

specific receptors sites located throughout the body for the endogenous sympathetic neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine

Answer 1

Adrenergic receptors

Question 2

block SNS stimulation by competing with norepinephrine and epinephrine

Answer 2

beta-adrenergic blocking drugs

Question 3

interupt stimulation of the SNS @ the alpha1-adrenergic receptors
-doxazosin
-prazosin
-terazosin
Cause both arterial and venous dilation.
-Decrease peripheral vascular resistance and bp.
-treat hypertension
-Alpha1-adren. receptors in the prostate and bladder.
decrease smooth muscle contration of the bladder neck and the prostatic portion of the urethra

Answer 3

Alpha1-adrenergic beta blockers

Question 4

alfuzosin
doxazosin
phenoxybenzamine
phentolamine (Regitine)
tamsulosin (Flomax)

Answer 4

Sin and ine; Alphas

Question 5

Carvedilol
labetalol
nadolol
penbutolol
pindolol
propranolol
sotalol
timolol

Answer 5

Betas; lol

Question 6

acebutolol
atenolol
betaxolol
bisoprolol
esmolol
nebivolol
metoprolol

Answer 6

Cardioselective; lol

Question 7

nandrolone
oxandrolone
oxymetholone

Answer 7

Anabolic Steroids olone

Question 8

finasteride

dutasteride

Answer 8

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors; BPH

Question 9

goserelin
leuprolid
triptorelin

Answer 9

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues

Question 10

minoxidil

Answer 10

Perpheral Vasodilator

Question 11

danazol
fluoxymesterone
methyltestosteron
testosterone

Answer 11

Other Androgens

Question 12

bicalutamide
flutamide
nilutamide

Answer 12

Antiandrogens (mide)

Question 13

sildenafil
tadalafil
vardenafil
alprostadil

Answer 13

Drugs for ED (fils)

Question 14

formation of blood filled cavities from androgenic steroid use and testosterone

Answer 14

peliosis of the liver

Question 15

antiinflammatory; analgesic effects
good for opiate-addicted patients
has non-addicting properties
-short term use (up to 5 days)
PO or IV/IM
manage moderate/severe acute pain
Side effects: renal impairment, edema, GI pain, dyspepsia, nausea

Answer 15

Ketorolac (Torado)

Question 16

mostly commonly used propionic acid drugs
-gout, arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders
-antipyretic actions
Naproxen 2nd most NSAIDs used

Answer 16

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) NSAID

Question 17

relief of gout
-inhibition of the enzyme xanthine
oxidase,prevents uric acid production.

Answer 17

allopurinol (zyloprim)

Question 18

derivative of allopurinol

Answer 18

Oxypurinol

Question 19

Uloric non-purine selective inhibior

Answer 19

Febuxostate

Question 20

cont. inflammation and low grade infection of the bronchi

Answer 20

chronic bronchitits

Question 21

cond. in which the air spaces enlarge as a result of the destruction of the alveolar walls.

Answer 21

Emphysema

Question 22

Anticholinergics
Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Beta agonists and xanthine derivatives
corticosteroids
mast cell stabilizers

Answer 22

COPD meds

Question 23

used to quickly reduce airway constriction and restore airflow to normal.
-imitate the effects of norepinephrine on beta receptors
sympathomimetic bronchodilators

Answer 23

Betas

Question 24

Albuterol-beta2

levalbuterol

Answer 24

short acting bronchodilators

Question 25

salmeterol

Answer 25

long acting bronchodilators

Question 26

ipratropium (Atrovent)
tiotropium (spiriva)
prevention of bronchospasm assoc with chronic bronchitis or emphysema (not for management of acute symptoms)
slow and prolonged action; inhaler

Answer 26

anticholingergics; pium

bronchodilator

Question 27

montelukast (singulair) B
~blocking leukotriene D4 receptors to augment the inflammatory response.

-block inflammatory process in asthma

Answer 27

Antileukotriene Drug

Question 28

treatment in pulmonary diseases for the antiinflammatory effects.
PO, inhaled, or IV. & enhancing activity of beta agonists
For severe cases of asthma
fluticasone (Flovent)
methylpredisolone
fluticasone propionate (Flonase)

Answer 28

Corticosteroids