Pain, Hematology, Oncology 3/4

Question 1

methotrexate

Po, iv

Answer 1

Brand: Trexall, Rheumatrx
Pharm cat: antimetabolite (folic acid antagonist)
Com ind: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, various hematolgic and solid tumors

Question 2

anastrozole

Po

Answer 2

Brand: Arimidex
Pharm cat: aromatose inhibitor
Com ind: hormone receptor-positive breast cancer

Question 3

butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine

Po

Answer 3

Brand: Floricet, Esgic, Zebutal
Pharm cat: analgesic
Com ind: tension headaches

Question 4

phentermine

Po

Answer 4

Brand: Adipex-P, Lomaira
Pharm cat: CNS stimulant
Com ind: obesity

Question 5

cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12) (Po, im

Answer 5

Brand:
Pharm cat: water soluble vitamin
Com ind: vitamin B12 deficiency (manifests as macroytic anemia)

Question 6

folic acid

Po, iv

Answer 6

Brand:
Pharm cat: water soluble vitamin
Com ind: folic acid deficiency (manifests as macrocytic anemia), prevention of neural tube defects in pregnancy