Pharmacology: Name of Drug With Matching Drug Action

Question 1

Furosemide

Answer 1

(Diuretic)

-inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the kidney and increases urinary excretion of water and electrolytes

Question 2

Oxacillin

Answer 2

(Penicillin)

-bind to bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death

Question 3

Gentamicin

Answer 3

(aminoglycoside)

• inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria at level 30S ribosome
• bactericidal (kills) action

Question 4

Alendronate

Answer 4

(Bone reabsorption Inhibitor)

-inhibits reabsorption of bone by inhibiting osteoclast activities

Question 5

Methotrexate

Answer 5

(Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic)

-has immunosuppressive properties and can be used to treat cancer and rheumatoid arthritis

Question 6

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 6

(fluroquinolone)

-inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA gyrase

Question 7

Diazepam

Answer 7

(skeletal muscle relaxant)

-depresses the CNS and produces skeletal muscle relaxation and anticonvulsant properties

Question 8

Digoxin

Answer 8

(anti-arrhythmic)

-increases the force of myocardial contraction

Question 9

Simvastatin

Answer 9

(Lipid-lowering agent)

-inhibits an enzyme that is responsible for catalyzing an early step in the synthesis of cholesterol

Question 10

Etanercpt

Answer 10

-inactivates the tumor necrosis factor that is a mediator of inflammatory response

Question 11

Nitroglycerin

Answer 11

(Anti-anginal)

-increases coronary blood flow by dilating coronary arteries and improving collateral flow to ischemic areas

Question 12

Vancomycin

Answer 12

for treatment of potentially life-threatening conditions, binds to cell wall resulting in cell death

Question 13

Metoprolol

Answer 13

(anti-hypertensive)

-blocks stimulation of beta (myocardial) adrenergic receptors

Question 14

Albuterol

Answer 14

(bronchodilator)

-inhibits muscarinic receptors, resulting in bronchodilation

Question 15

Guaifenesin

Answer 15

(Expectorant)
-reduces viscosity of tenacious secretions by increasing respiratory tract fluid leading to mobilization and expectoration (spitting out) of mucous

Question 16

Famotidine

Answer 16

(Histamine 2-Receptor Antagonist)
-inhibits the action of histamine at the H2- receptor site located primarily in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion

Question 17

Pantoprazole

Answer 17

(Proton-Pump Inhibitor)

• disrupts chemical binding in stomach cells to reduce acid production
• binds to an enzyme in the presence of acidic gastric pH, preventing the final transport of hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen

Question 18

Ondansetron

Answer 18

(Antiemetic)

• decrease nausea + vomiting
• prevent motion sickness
• blocks the effects of serotonin at 5-HT3-receptor sites (selected antagonist) located in vagal nerve terminals and the chemo-receptor trigger zone in CNS

Question 19

Senna

Answer 19

(Stimulant Laxative)

• increases intestinal peristalsis and promotes fluid accumulation in the colon and small intestine leading to emptying the bowel
• alter water and electrolyte transport in the large intestine, resulting in accumulation of water and increases peristalsis

Question 20

Loperamide

Answer 20

(Anti-diarrheal)

• inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by a direct effect on nerves in the intestinal muscle wall
• reduces fecal volume
• increases fecal viscosity and bulk while diminishing loss of fluid and electrolytes

Question 21

Insulin

Answer 21

(Anti-diabetic)

• lowers blood glucose
• stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production
• increases glucose transportation across muscle and fat cell membranes to reduce blood glucose levels and converts glucose to its storage form glycogen

Question 22

Glipizide

Answer 22

(Oral Anti-diabetic)

• lower blood glucose
• stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas and increasing sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites
• control of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet therapy fails

Question 23

Levothyroxine

Answer 23

(Hormone)

• replacement of or supplementation to endogenous thyroid hormones
• increasing metabolic rate of body tissues
• stimulate protein synthesis
• promote cell growth and differentiation
• aid in development of the brain and CNS