Pharmacology

Question 1

Anesthetic

Answer 1

Applied to the skin to deaden pain.

Examples: Lidocaine, Xylocaine, Procaine, Novocain

Question 2

Antibiotic

Answer 2

Kill bacteria causing skin infections.

Examples: Bacitracin/Neomycin/PolymixinB, Neosporin Ointment

Question 3

Antifungal

Answer 3

Kill fungi infecting the skin.

Examples: Miconazole, Monistat, Clotrimazole, Lotrimin

Question 4

Antiparasitic

Answer 4

Kill mites or lice.

Examples: Lindane, Kwell, Permethrin, Nix

Question 5

Antipruritic

Answer 5

Reduce severe itching.

Examples: Diphenhydramine, Benadryl, Caladryl

Question 6

Antiseptic

Answer 6

Used to kill bacteria in skin cuts and wounds or at a surgical site.
Examples: Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide

Question 7

Corticosteroid Cream

Answer 7

Specific type of powerful anti-inflammatory cream.

Examples: Hydrocortisone, Cortaid, Triamcinolone

Question 8

Bone Reabsorption Inhibitors

Answer 8

Conditions that result in weak and fragile bones, such as osteoporosis and Paget’s disease, are improved by medications that reduce the reabsorption of bones.
Examples: Alendronate, Fosamax, Ibandronate, Boniva

Question 9

Calcium Supplements

Vitamin D Therapy

Answer 9

Maintaining high blood levels of calcium in association with vitamin D helps maintain bone density; used to treat osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and rickets.
Examples: Calcium Carbonate, Oystercal, Tums, Calcium Citrate

Question 10

Corticosteroids

Answer 10

A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that has very strong anti-inflammatory properties. It is particularly useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
Examples: Prednisone, Medrol, Decadron

Question 11

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Answer 11

A large group of drugs that provide mild pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits for conditions such as arthritis.
Examples: Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Aleve, Aspirin