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1
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what is amlodipine (Norvasc)

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A calcium channel blocker for hypertension

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what is benapril (Lotensin)

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An ace inhibitor prescribed for hypertension

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what is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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A thiazide diuretic for hypertension

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what is Valsartan (Diovan)

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An angiotensin 2 blocker for hypertension

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what is metoprolol (lopressor)

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A beta blocker for hypertension

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what is lisinopril

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An ace inhibitor for hypertension

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in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise triglycerides

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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.)

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in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise LDL cholesterol

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lower

  • Low density lipoprotein is bad because it can transport cholesterol into arterial walls causing plack to build up
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in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise HDL

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raise

  • high density lipoprotein is considered good because it removes extra cholesterol from your blood
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10
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Lipitor is also known as

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atorvastatin

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11
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simvastatin is also known as

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Zocor

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12
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rosuvastatin is also known as

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Crestor

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13
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caduet is both a

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calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and cholesterol medication Lipitor (atorvastatin)

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MOA of loop acting diuretic

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reduces water and salt

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MOA of potassium sparring diuretic

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reduces water, no real B/P support, spares potassium

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MOA of thiazides

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Lowers BP by widening vessels and excretion of salt and water

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17
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the loop diuretic Bumex is also known as

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bumetanide

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18
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the loop diuretic Lasix is also known as

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furosemide

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19
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the potassium sparing diuretic Aldactone is also known as

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spironolactone

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20
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the potassium sparing diuretic midamor is also known as

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amiloride

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thiazide diuretic abbreviated as HCTZ is known as

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hydrochlorothiazide

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22
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the thiazide diuretic thalitone is also known as

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chlorthalidone

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23
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the anticoagulant coumadin is known as

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warfin

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24
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the anticoagulant Pradaxa is also known as

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dabigatran

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25
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the anticoagulant Plavix is also known as

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clopidogrel

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26
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the anticoagulant Eliquis is also known as

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apixaban

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27
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the anticoagulant Xarelto is also known as

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rivaroxaban

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28
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the anticoagulent lovenox is also known as

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enoxaparin

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29
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NovoLog, Humalog and apidra are a _ type of insulin

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rapid acting

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30
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Humulin, Novolin are a _ type of insulin.

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intermediate

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31
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Lantus and Levemir are a _ type of insulin

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long acting

(think LL as long)

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32
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glipizide is a

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type 2 oral insulin

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33
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metformin is a

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type 2 insulin

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34
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glyburide is a

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type 2 insulin

35
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Januvia is a

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type 2 insulin

36
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tradjenta is a

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type 2 insulin

37
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Trulicity is a

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type 2 insulin

38
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Victoza is a

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type 2 insulin

39
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farxiga is a

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type 2 insulin

40
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Jardiance is a

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type 2 insulin

41
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_ is used to treat, neuropathy, nerve pain, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy

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gabapentin

42
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alprazolam for anxiety is also known as

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Xanax

43
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clonazepam for anxiety is also known as

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klonopin

44
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sertraline for depression is also known as

A

Zoloft

45
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citalopram for depression is also known as

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celexa

46
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escitalopram for depression is also known as

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Lexapro

47
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aripiprazole used for mood disorders is also known as

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abilify

48
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lithium may be used for bipolar disorder true or false

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true

49
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clozapine is for

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schizophrenia

50
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abilify can be used for

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schizophrenia

51
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Geodon can be used for

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schizophrenia

52
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Risperdal can be used for

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schizophrenia

53
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Seroquel is used for

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schizophrenia

54
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Invega is used for

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schizophrenia

55
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Zyprexa is used for

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schizophrenia

56
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Latuda is used for.

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schizophrenia

57
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Haldol is used for

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schizophrenia

58
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donepezil (Aricept) is used for

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dementia

59
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Namenda for dementia is also known as

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memantine

60
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Keppra is a

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anticonvulsant

61
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Depakote is a

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anticonvulsant

62
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Dilantin is a

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anticonvulsant

63
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Lamictal is a

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anticonvulsant

64
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Topamax is a

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anticonvulsant

65
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Tegretol is a

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anticonvulsant

66
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codeine, morphine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone are all

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opioids

67
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_ is an opioid used to ween people off pain medications

A

methadone

68
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zolpidem for insomnia is also known as

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Ambien

69
Q

Lunesta for insomnia is also known as

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eszopiclone

70
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zdeplon for insomnia is also known as

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sonata

71
Q

Viagra is also known as

A

sildenafil

72
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Cialis is also known as

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tadalafil

73
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Levitra is also known as

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vardenafil

74
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avanafil is also known as

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stendra

75
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tramadol is an opioid for chronic pain while trazadone is for

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insomnia, sedative for anxiety and depression

76
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norvir, epivir, isentress and Truvada are all

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HIV medications

77
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what is salmeterol (serevent)

A

a long acting bronchodilator

78
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what is cromolyn (intal/nasalcrom)

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a long acting bronchodilator

79
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what is tiotropium (spiriva)

A

anticholinergic in the management of COPD

(once a day use)

80
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what is montelukast (singulair)

A

a leukotriene blocker

81
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Proventil is also known as

A

Albuterol

82
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Levalbuterol also known as xopenex is a

A

Bronchodilator

83
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Fluticasone (Flovent) is a

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Inhaled glucocorticoid

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