prescription medications Flashcards
what is amlodipine (Norvasc)
A calcium channel blocker for hypertension
what is benapril (Lotensin)
An ace inhibitor prescribed for hypertension
what is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
A thiazide diuretic for hypertension
what is Valsartan (Diovan)
An angiotensin 2 blocker for hypertension
what is metoprolol (lopressor)
A beta blocker for hypertension
what is lisinopril
An ace inhibitor for hypertension
in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise triglycerides
lower them
(Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other vertebrates, as well as vegetable fat. They are also present in the blood to enable the bidirectional transference of adipose fat and blood glucose from the liver, and are a major component of human skin oils.)
in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise LDL cholesterol
lower
- Low density lipoprotein is bad because it can transport cholesterol into arterial walls causing plack to build up
in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise HDL
raise
- high density lipoprotein is considered good because it removes extra cholesterol from your blood
Lipitor is also known as
atorvastatin
simvastatin is also known as
Zocor
rosuvastatin is also known as
Crestor
caduet is both a
calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and cholesterol medication Lipitor (atorvastatin)
MOA of loop acting diuretic
reduces water and salt
MOA of potassium sparring diuretic
reduces water, no real B/P support, spares potassium
MOA of thiazides
Lowers BP by widening vessels and excretion of salt and water
the loop diuretic Bumex is also known as
bumetanide
the loop diuretic Lasix is also known as
furosemide
the potassium sparing diuretic Aldactone is also known as
spironolactone
the potassium sparing diuretic midamor is also known as
amiloride
thiazide diuretic abbreviated as HCTZ is known as
hydrochlorothiazide
the thiazide diuretic thalitone is also known as
chlorthalidone
the anticoagulant coumadin is known as
warfin
the anticoagulant Pradaxa is also known as
dabigatran
the anticoagulant Plavix is also known as
clopidogrel
the anticoagulant Eliquis is also known as
apixaban
the anticoagulant Xarelto is also known as
rivaroxaban
the anticoagulent lovenox is also known as
enoxaparin
NovoLog, Humalog and apidra are a _ type of insulin
rapid acting
Humulin, Novolin are a _ type of insulin.
intermediate
Lantus and Levemir are a _ type of insulin
long acting
(think LL as long)
glipizide is a
type 2 oral insulin
metformin is a
type 2 insulin
glyburide is a
type 2 insulin
Januvia is a
type 2 insulin
tradjenta is a
type 2 insulin
Trulicity is a
type 2 insulin
Victoza is a
type 2 insulin
farxiga is a
type 2 insulin
Jardiance is a
type 2 insulin
_ is used to treat, neuropathy, nerve pain, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy
gabapentin
alprazolam for anxiety is also known as
Xanax
clonazepam for anxiety is also known as
klonopin
sertraline for depression is also known as
Zoloft
citalopram for depression is also known as
celexa
escitalopram for depression is also known as
Lexapro
aripiprazole used for mood disorders is also known as
abilify
lithium may be used for bipolar disorder true or false
true
clozapine is for
schizophrenia
abilify can be used for
schizophrenia
Geodon can be used for
schizophrenia
Risperdal can be used for
schizophrenia
Seroquel is used for
schizophrenia
Invega is used for
schizophrenia
Zyprexa is used for
schizophrenia
Latuda is used for.
schizophrenia
Haldol is used for
schizophrenia
donepezil (Aricept) is used for
dementia
Namenda for dementia is also known as
memantine
Keppra is a
anticonvulsant
Depakote is a
anticonvulsant
Dilantin is a
anticonvulsant
Lamictal is a
anticonvulsant
Topamax is a
anticonvulsant
Tegretol is a
anticonvulsant
codeine, morphine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone are all
opioids
_ is an opioid used to ween people off pain medications
methadone
zolpidem for insomnia is also known as
Ambien
Lunesta for insomnia is also known as
eszopiclone
zdeplon for insomnia is also known as
sonata
Viagra is also known as
sildenafil
Cialis is also known as
tadalafil
Levitra is also known as
vardenafil
avanafil is also known as
stendra
tramadol is an opioid for chronic pain while trazadone is for
insomnia, sedative for anxiety and depression
norvir, epivir, isentress and Truvada are all
HIV medications
what is salmeterol (serevent)
a long acting bronchodilator
what is cromolyn (intal/nasalcrom)
a long acting bronchodilator
what is tiotropium (spiriva)
anticholinergic in the management of COPD
(once a day use)
what is montelukast (singulair)
a leukotriene blocker
Proventil is also known as
Albuterol
Levalbuterol also known as xopenex is a
Bronchodilator
Fluticasone (Flovent) is a
Inhaled glucocorticoid
