Pharmacology

Question 1

What is Doxepine (Sinequan)?

Answer 1

Antidepressants

Question 2

What is Alprazolam (Xanax)?

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine Antianxiety Agent

Question 3

A cation exchange resin that promotes GI Na absorption and K secretion

Answer 3

Sodium Polysterene Sulfonate (Kayexelate)

Question 4

Reduces phosphorus levels causing counter effect of increasing calcium levels

Answer 4

Aluminum Hydroxide

Question 5

Aids in the absorption of Calcium

Answer 5

Vitamin D

Question 6

treatment for acute calcium deficit

Answer 6

10% calcium gluconate

Question 7

Administered to restore Na content and fluid volume

Answer 7

IV NaCl

Question 8

Administered to promote the excretion of water rather than sodium accompanied by fluid volume excess

Answer 8

Osmotic diuretic (Mannitol)

Question 9

Medications that inhibit calcium resorption (4)

Answer 9

Phosphorus
Calcitonin (calcimar)
Biphosphonates
Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors (aspirin, NSAIDS)

Question 10

Prescribed to reverse the effects of Magnesium on cardiac muscle

Answer 10

Calcium chloride or calcium gluconate