RX #21-30 Flashcards
What is the generic name of Prilosec?
Omeprazole
oh MEP re zole
What drug category does Omeprazole fall into?
Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
This drug is used for tx of gastroesophageal
reflux disorder, and ulcers.
Omeprazole
Which drugs cause xerostomia?
Omeprazole - Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
Trazodone - Antidepressant; 14-38%
Tramadol - Analgesics, nonopioid
Duloxetine - Antianxiety, Antidepreessant; 11-14%
Oxycodone and Acetaminophen - Analgesic, opioid
Quetiapine - Anti-psychotic; 9-44 %
Promethazine - Anti-histamine, H1 -receptor agonist
Alprazolam - Benzodiazepine
What oral side effects does Omeprazole have?
Taste perversion, dry mouth,
mucosal atrophy of the
tongue
What is the generic name of Desyrel?
Trazodone
TRAZ oh done
What drug category does Trazodone fall into?
Antidepressant
If your patient suffers from depression, they may be taking which RX?
Trazodone
If your patient suffers from xerostomia, dizziness, and headache, what medication are they possibly taking?
Trazodone
What is the generic name of Diovan?
Valsartan
val SAR tan
What drug category does Valsartan fall into?
Angiotensin 2
receptor antagonist
If your patient suffers from hypertension and/or
heart failure, they may be taking which RX?
Valsartan
What is the generic name of Ultram?
Tramadol,
TRAM a dol
What drug category does Tramadol fall into?
Analgesics, nonopioid
If your patient is in moderate to severe pain, what medication would you RX them?
Tramadol
If your patient suffers from flushing, dizziness, vomiting, and seizures, what medication are they possibly taking?
Tramadol
What is the generic name of Cymbalta?
Duloxetine
doo LOX e teen
What drug category does Duloxetine fall into?
Antianxiety,
Antidepreessant
If your patient suffers from major depressive disorder, anxiety, and neuropathy, what medication are they possibly taking?
Duloxetine
Does Duloxetine have increased risk of bleeding?
Yes
What is the generic name of Coumadin?
Warfarin,
WAR far in
What drug category does Warfarin fall into?
Anticoagulant
Which drug is used for prophylaxis and treatment of
venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and thrombotic disorders?
Warfarin
If your patient suffers from bleeding, hemorrhage, angina, dizziness, what medication are they possibly taking?
Warfarin
If your patient presents with mouth ulcers and taste
disturbance, what medication are they possibly taking?
Warfarin
Signs of what drug overdose may first appear as bleeding
from gingival tissue?
warfarin overdose
consultation with prescribing
physician is advisable prior to
surgery
What is the generic name of Norvasc?
Amlodipine
am LOE di peen
What drug category does Amlodipine fall into?
Calcium Channel
Blocker
If your patient suffers from hypertension, symptomatic
chronic stable angina (chest pain due to an inadequate
supply of oxygen to the heart muscle.), what medication are they possibly taking?
Amlodipine
If your patient suffers from peripheral edema
in > 10%, what medication are they possibly taking?
Amlodipine
Your patient presents with gingival
hyperplasia. What drug are they possibly taking?
Amlodipine
What is the generic name of Percocet?
Oxycodone and Acetaminophen (oks I KOE done and a seet o MIN oh fen)
What drug category does Oxycodone and
Acetaminophen fall into?
Analgesic, opioid
If your patient suffers from moderateto-
severe pain, what medication are you going to RX?
Oxycodone and
Acetaminophen
limited acute
dosing (3 days or
less)
Initial dosing is based on the oxycodone content, but the maximum daily dose is based on acetaminophen content.
2.5 to 5 mg, 4 times/day (q4h) depends on oxycodone content
If your patient suffers from nausea, sedation,
constipation, xerostomia, what medication are they possibly taking?
Oxycodone and
Acetaminophen
What precautions should you think about before RX Oxycodone and Acetaminophen?
Xerostomia (dry mouth),
normal flow resumes upon
discontinuation.
Has addictive ability when
given long term. It is
recommended to use no
longer that 3 days
Acetaminophen component
requires use with caution in
patients with alcoholic liver
disease
What is the generic name of Seroquel?
Quetiapine
kwe TYE a peen
What drug category does Quetiapine fall into?
Anti-psychotic
If your patient suffers from orthostatic
hypotension, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities) with repetitive oral movements, dry mouth 9-44 %, what medication are they possibly taking?
Quetiapine
If your patient is taking Quetiapine, what do you need to think about before a dental procedure?
Can prolong QT interval
may need caution with
vasoconstrictors in local
anesthetics.
Physician consult
is advised.
Repetitive oral movements may cause tardive dyskinesia
What is the generic name of Phenergan?
Promethazine
Proe METH a
zeen
What drug category does Promethazine fall into?
Anti-histamine, H1 -
receptor agonist
Which drug is used to treat motion
sickness, rhinitis, sedation, and nausea?
Promethazine
If your patient suffers from Xerostomia, tardive
dyskinesia, extrapyramidal reactions (dystonia (continuous spasms and muscle contractions), akathisia (motor restlessness), parkinsonism (characteristic symptoms such as rigidity, bradykinesia, and tremor), and tardive dyskinesia (irregular, jerky movements)), what medication are they possibly taking?
Promethazine
If your patient presents with tardive
dyskinesia (repetitive oral movements), what medicatino are they possibly taking?
Promethazine
Quetiapine
What is the generic name of Flonase?
Fluticasone
floo TIK a sone
What drug category does Fluticasone fall into?
Synthetic
corticosteroid,
What medication is used as a Nasal Spray: Management of nasal symptoms of allergic /non allergic rhinitis; and Oral inhalation: asthma control maintenance?
Fluticasone
If your patient suffers from headache, upper
respiratory infection, throat irritationwhat medication are they possibly taking?
Fluticasone
A patient taking Fluticasone is predisposed to develop what oral condition?
May get opportunistic yeast infection of oral mucosa, patient may be a mouth breather due to congested upper airway (not effect of medication but the condition the patient is being txd for)
What is the generic name of Xanax?
Alprazolam
al PRAY zo lam
What drug category does Alprazolam fall into?
Benzodiazepine
Which drug is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, depression AND as sedation for dental procedures prior to treatment?
Alprazolam
If your patient suffers from xerostomia, CNS effects (drowsiness , fatigue, cognitive disorder), changes in appetite, and
constipation what medication are they possibly taking?
Alprazolam
When RX a patient Alprazolam, what other considerations should you as a dental care provider have?
Dental care providers should
address the patient’s anxiety
and provide lots of open,
consistent communication.
Stress related oral conditions
such as mucosal disorders and
temporomandibular dysfunction may be present
