Moa

Question 1

acetaminophen/hydrocodone

Answer 1

binds to opioid receptors

Question 2

albuterol

Answer 2

selective beta 2 adrenergic agonist — makes bronchial smooth muscles relax

Question 3

amlodipine

Answer 3

calcium channel blocker — work on arteries to cause less reflex tachycardia

Question 4

Amoxicillin

Answer 4

stops biosynthesis of bacterial cell wall

Question 5

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

Answer 5

blocks reputake of NE, dopamine, and serotonin to improve focus and energy levels

Question 6

Apixaban

Answer 6

Factor Xa inhibitor that decreases thrombin generation and therefore risk of blood clots

Question 7

Atorvastatin

Answer 7

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that stops cholesterol synthesis

Question 8

Carvedilol

Answer 8

selective alpha 1 and non selective beta blocker that decreases AV nodal conduction in tachycardia

Question 9

Clopidogrel

Answer 9

irreversible platelet aggregation inhibitor that prevents blood clots

Question 10

Duloxetine

Answer 10

serotonin and NE reuptake inhibitor for anxiety, depression, or peripheral neuropathy

Question 11

Escitalopram

Answer 11

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for depression and anxiety

Question 12

Fluticasone Nasal

Answer 12

adrenal glucocorticosteroid, stops arachidonic acid to decrease inflammation found with allergies

Question 13

Furosemide

Answer 13

loop diuretic that decreases sodium reabsorption

Question 14

Gabapentin

Answer 14

MOA is unknown

Question 15

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 15

thiazide diuretic that increases sodium and chloride excretion

Question 16

Levothyroxine

Answer 16

converts to T3 which is the active thyroid hormone

Question 17

Lisinopril

Answer 17

ACE (-); lowers blood pressure

Question 18

Metformin

Answer 18

biguanide, hypoglycemic that reduces glucose production in the liver and enhances glucose utilization by the muscle

Question 19

Metoprolol

Answer 19

cardioselective beta adrenergic blocker that relaxes blood vessels

Question 20

Montelukast

Answer 20

leukotriene receptor antagonist; stops inflammation

Question 21

Omeprazole

Answer 21

proton pump inhibitor that increases gastric pH to reduced GERD/heartburn symptoms

Question 22

Prednisone

Answer 22

adrenal corticosteroid that works as an antiinflammatory

Question 23

Rosuvastatin

Answer 23

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that stops cholesterol from being made

Question 24

Sertraline

Answer 24

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that down regulates serotonin receptors; used to alleviate symptoms of depression

Question 25

Zolpidem

Answer 25

nonbarbiturate hypnotic that stimulates GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter) used to decrease neuron excitability