Meds/Pharmacology

Question 1

Adenosine

Answer 1

stops the heart

Question 2

Amiodarone

Answer 2

anti-arrhythmic - slows sinus rate and prolongs PR and QT intervals

Question 3

Atropine

Answer 3

anti-arrhythmic- increases HR, dries secretions

Question 4

Lidocaine

Answer 4

anti-arrhythmic - controls ventricular arrhythmias

Question 5

Lanoxin

Answer 5

increase cardiac output and slows HR

Question 6

Beta Blockers

Answer 6

(olol) slows HR reducing BP

Question 7

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 7

(pines) dilates blood vessels reducing BP

Question 8

Ace inhibitors

Answer 8

(prils) lowers BP

Question 9

chlordiazepoxide

Answer 9

antianxiety agents. sedative/hypnotics, treatment of alcohol withdrawal

Question 10

carBAMazepine

Answer 10

anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers, anti-seizure, tx of bipolar

Question 11

lithium

Answer 11

mood stabilizers - take 3x q day, expect weight gain, tremors and increase in BP, normal range is < 0.5

Question 12

Lipid lowering agents

Answer 12

(statins) - decreased cholesterol

Question 13

flumazenil

Answer 13

antidote for benzo overdose

Question 14

naloxone

Answer 14

antidote for opioids

Question 15

haloperidol
fluphenazine
chlorpromazine

Answer 15

first gen (typical) antipsychotics, decrease dopamine
monitor for EPS

Question 16

risperdone

Answer 16

atypical antipsychotic

Question 17

olanzipine

Answer 17

atypical antipsychotic

Question 18

quetiapine

Answer 18

atypical antipsychotic

Question 19

sildenafil

Answer 19

(viagra) tx ED, DO NOT TAKE NITRATES

side effects are flushing, headache and dyspepsia

Question 20

Premarin

Answer 20

estrogen hormone therapy for pt w hysterectomy - monitor for fluid retention, max length of therapy is 7 yr

Question 21

Prempro

Answer 21

combo hormonal therapy for pt w uterus experiencing menopause, max length of therapy is 5 yr

Question 22

methylphenidate

Answer 22

CNS stimulant, increases attention span of people w ADHD