Meds

Question 1

Reduce hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Answer 1

Anti acid

Question 2

Increase red blood cell production

Answer 2

Antianemics

Question 3

Decrease oral sectretions

Answer 3

Anticholinergics

Question 4

Increase oral secretions

Answer 4

Cholinergics

Question 5

Prevent clot formation

Answer 5

Anticoagulants

Question 6

Used for management of seizures/bipolar disorder

Answer 6

Anticonvulsants

Question 7

Decrease gastric mobility and reduce water in the bowel

Answer 7

Antidiarrheals

Question 8

Block the release of histamine

Answer 8

Antihistamines

Question 9

Lower Bp and increase blood flow

Answer 9

Antihypertensives

Question 10

Used for the treatment of infections

Answer 10

Anti infectives

Question 11

Dilate large air passages in asthma/lung disease

Answer 11

Bronchodilators

Question 12

Decrease water/sodium from the loop of henle

Answer 12

Diuretics

Question 13

Promote the passage of stool

Answer 13

Laxatives

Question 14

Contract the pupil

Answer 14

Miotics

Question 15

Dilate the pupil

Answer 15

Mydriatics

Question 16

Relieve moderate to severe pain?

Answer 16

Narcotics/ analgesics

Question 17

Schedule 1 drugs

Answer 17

Street drugs- LSD , cocaine , etc

Research use only

Question 18

Schedule 2 drugs -

Answer 18

Ritalin, morphine, oxycodone, aderall, methadone

Requires written prescription

Question 19

Schedule 3 drugs

Answer 19

Requires new prescription after 6 months or 5 refills

Lorazepam, xanax (alprazalam) , clonazepam, diazepam, tramadol, codeine, etc

Question 20

Schedule IV (4)

Answer 20

New prescription after 6 months

Darvon - tx of mild pain

Question 21

Schedule V (5)

Answer 21

Dispensed as any other prescription or with out prescription of state law allows

(Antitussives) cough medicine

Question 22

Acetaminophen/Tylenol major-

What to monitor for

Answer 22

Liver and kidney problems

Question 23

Albuterol/proventil (bronchodilator)

Monitor what

Answer 23

Tachycardia- check blood levels for toxicity

Question 24

Alendronate/fosamax

Osteoporosis

Monitor?

Answer 24

GERD -prevent by staying upright for at least 30 minutes after

Take with water

Question 25

Allopurinol/zyloprim (Anti gout) Take what with med?

Answer 25

Drink at least eight glasses of water per day

Question 26

Alprazolam/xanax Anti anxiety Major concern?

Answer 26

Can be addictive - taper off

Question 27

Amiodipine/norvasc -antihypertensive Concern?

Answer 27

Watch for low bp

Question 28

Amitriptyline / elavil

Answer 28

Antidepressant

Question 29

Amoxicillin/augmentin Antibiotic Watch for?

Answer 29

Watch for allergic reactions

Question 30

Atenolol /tenormin Antihypertensive Watch for?

Answer 30

This drug can cause a drop in pulse rate , check your pulse daily

Question 31

Azithromycin/ Zithromax (zpack) Antibiotic Watch for?

Answer 31

Watch for allergic reaction.

Question 32

Cephalexin/keflex Antibiotic

Answer 32

If your allergic to cephalosporins you may be allergic to penicillin Watch for loose stools

Question 33

Certirizine/Zyrtec

Answer 33

Antihistamine

Question 34

Clonazepam/ klonopin Anticonvulsant

Answer 34

This drug should not be stopped abruptly

Question 35

Cyclobenzaprine/flexeril Muscle relaxant

Answer 35

This drug can cause sedation

Question 36

Diazepam/Valium Anticonvulsant/anti anxiety

Answer 36

Watch for allergies

Question 37

Doxazosin mesylate/cardura Hypertensive

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

Doxycycline hyclate /Vibramycin Antibiotic What to know

Answer 38

Women should not take this drug if pregnant

Question 39

Estrogen /Premarin Hormone

Answer 39

This drug can increase clots

Question 40

Allegra / fexofenadine Antihistamine

Answer 40

This drug can lead to dry mouth

Question 41

Furosemide/lasix Diuretic

Answer 41

This drug can lead to hypokalemia

Question 42

Glipizide/glucotrol Antidiabetic What for ?

Answer 42

Watch for hypoglycemia

Question 43

Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ Diuretics

Answer 43

Can lead to Hypokolemia

Question 44

Hydrocodone/lortab Analgestic

Answer 44

Can be addictive Can lower O2/Bp

Question 45

Ibprophen/motrin Can lead to

Answer 45

HTN and kidney disease

Question 46

Lansoprazole/ prevacid PPI

Answer 46

Take before meals

Question 47

Levothyroxin -synthroid Hormone

Answer 47

Teach pt to check pulse

Question 48

Levothyroxine/levoxyl Hormone

Answer 48

Can increase chances of blood clotting

Question 49

Lisinopril /zestril Antihypertensive

Answer 49

Can lead to postural hypotension Remain supine for at least 30 minutes when beginning the medication Increased potassium

Question 50

Metformin /glucophage Antidiabetic

Answer 50

Stop med before dye study such as cardiac Catheterization Take with meals

Question 51

Metoprolol/toprol lopressor Antihypertensive

Answer 51

Teach check pulse b4

Question 52

Montelukast/singulair Asthmatic

Answer 52

Yes

Question 53

Naproxen/aleve Analgesic

Answer 53

Can lead to hypertension and kidney disease

Question 54

Coumadin teaching

Answer 54

Limit leafy green veggies Watch for sx of bleeding 🩸

Question 55

Ambien

Answer 55

Allow for 8 hours of sleep before taking

Question 56

Septra/bactrim (sulfamethoxazole) Antibiotic

Answer 56

Gi disturbance

Question 57

Potassium chloride /k lyte

Answer 57

Check renal function b4 giving

Question 58

Calcium antacid - constipating Magnesium antacid - diarrhea

Answer 58

Yes

Question 59

Prednisone/deltasone Anti inflammatory

Answer 59

Can cause Cushing’s syndrome Can cause GI problems

Question 60

Zantac/randatine Histamine blocker

Answer 60

Take with meals

Question 61

Zoloft/ sertraline SSRI

Answer 61

Can cause sedation

Question 62

Simvastatin / zocor Antilioidemic

Answer 62

Can cause liver problems and muscle soreness Taking at night will increase effectiveness Do not take with grapefruit juice

Question 63

Trazodone /desyrel- Antidepressant/sleep aid

Answer 63

Yes

Question 64

Vepramil/calan Antihypertensive/antianginal

Answer 64

Yes