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Question 1

Nifedipine

Answer 1

Lowers BP by relaxing blood vessels. Does this by blocking calcium channels

Question 2

Omeprazole

Answer 2

Reduces stomach acid.

Question 3

Ondansetron

Answer 3

Anti-sickness med which blocks actions of chemicals which cause nausea and vomiting. People may be in this med if they’ve had surgeries, cancer or chemo which can make them feel sick.

Question 4

Oxybutynin

Answer 4

Treats over active bladder and bed wetting in children

Question 5

Pentamadine

Answer 5

Anti-fungal drug used to treat and prevent pneumonia.

Mostly nebulised

Question 6

Phenoxymethlypenicillin

Answer 6

Antibiotic

Question 7

Phytomenadione

Answer 7

Vitamin K supplement which assists in blood clotting (coagulation)

Question 8

Rituximab

Answer 8

Monoclonal antibody that treats various blood vessel diseases. It results in lysis of B lymphocytes

Question 9

Sirolimus

Answer 9

Immunosuppressant

Question 10

Sprionolactone

Answer 10

Diuretic.

It also is an anti-androgen which stops male hormones such as testosterone.

Treats build up of fluid

Question 11

Tacrolimus

Answer 11

Immunosuppressant

Question 12

Tranexamic acid

Answer 12

Controls bleeds. Helps your blood to clot and is used for nosebleeds or heavy periods

Question 13

Ursodeoxycholic acid

Answer 13

Treats liver disease and prevents VOD (blocked blood vessels in the liver)