misc. and vitamins

Question 1

diphenhydramine

Answer 1

Benadryl

antihistamine - used to treat allergic reactions and post op nausea and vomiting

Question 2

ferrous gluconate

Answer 2

Fergon

antianemic - to treat anemia

Question 3

folic acid

Answer 3

Folate

antianemic - to treat anemia

Question 4

cobalamin

Answer 4

Vitamin B12

antianemic - to treat anemia

Question 5

atropine

Answer 5

Atropine

anticholinergic/parasympatholytic - to overcome spasm of involuntary muscles and inhibit secretions

Question 6

glycopyrrolate

Answer 6

Robinul

anticholinergic/parasympatholytic - to overcome spasm of involuntary muscles and inhibit secretions

Question 7

allopurinol

Answer 7

Zyloprim

antigout agent - to prevent attacks of gouty arthritis

Question 8

colchicine

Answer 8

Colchicine

antigout agent - to prevent attacks of gouty arthritis

Question 9

potassium chloride (IV)

Answer 9

KCI or KCL

potassium supplements - used to replace potassium expelled in urine

Question 10

potassium chloride (po)

Answer 10

K-Dur

potassium supplements - used to replace potassium expelled in urine

Question 11

potassium chloride (po)

Answer 11

Slow K

potassium supplements - used to replace potassium expelled in urine

Question 12

levothyroxine (mcg)

Answer 12

Synthroid

thyroid hormone- used to replace diminished or absent thyroid function

Question 13

zopiclone

Answer 13

Imovane

sedative - to treat insomnia

Question 14

ascorbic acid

Answer 14

Vitamin C

Question 15

multi-vitamins

Answer 15

Multivites

Question 16

thiamine

Answer 16

Vitamin B1

Question 17

cholecalciferol (iu)

Answer 17

Vitamin D