Spring 2016 Drugs

Question 1

Acyclovir

Answer 1

Zovirax | Antivirals | Genital Herpes, Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex, Varicella | NVD, headache, malaise, renal failure

Question 2

Valacyclovir

Answer 2

Valtrex | Antivirals | Genital herpes, Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex, Varicella, HIV | Abdominal pain, NV, malaise, headache

Question 3

Famciclovir

Answer 3

Famvir | Antivirals | Genital herpes, Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster | NVD, flatulence, headache, dysmenorrhea

Question 4

Sildenafil

Answer 4

Viagra | Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor | ED, pulmonary arterial HTN | Erythema, flushing, indigestion, headache, visual disturbance

Question 5

Tadalafil

Answer 5

Cialis | Phosphodiesterase inhibitors | BPH, ED, pulmonary HTN | flushing, indigestion, backache, headache, respiratory tract infection

Question 6

Vardenafil

Answer 6

Levitra | Phosphodiesterase inhibitor | ED | Flushing, rhinitis, dizziness, chest pain, headache

Question 7

Avanafil

Answer 7

Stendra | Phosphodiesterase inhibitor | ED | Flushing, backache, headache, nasal congestion, sudden hearing loss

Question 8

Colchicine

Answer 8

Colcrys | Anti-gout | Gout | Diarrhea, NV, myelosupression

Question 9

Allopurinol

Answer 9

Zyloprim | Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors | Gout | Maculopapular eruption, pruritus, rash

Question 10

Mupirocin

Answer 10

Bactroban | Tetracycline antibiotic | Burn, superficial bacterial infection of skin | application site irritation, sensation of burning skin, stinging of the skin

Question 11

Doxycycline

Answer 11

Vibramycin | Tetracycline | Bacterial infections, acne vulgaris | photosensitivity, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis

Question 12

Minocycline

Answer 12

Minocin | Tetracycline | acne vulgaris, chlamydia if allergic to PCN | Tooth discoloration, dizziness, headache, fatigue

Question 13

Tetracycline

Answer 13

Tetracycline antibiotic | Acne vulgaris, chlamydia | tooth discoloration, phototoxicity

Question 14

Digoxin

Answer 14

Lanoxin | Cardiac glycoside | atrial fibrillation, heart failure | NV, dizziness, headache, mental disorder

Question 15

Amiodarone

Answer 15

Pacerone | anti-arrhythmic | ventricular arrhythmia | bradycardia, hypotension, photodermatitis, photosensitivity, constipation

Question 16

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Answer 16

Imdur | Antianginal agent, vasodilator | stable angina (prophylaxis) | dizziness, headache

Question 17

Nitroglycerin

Answer 17

Nitro-dur, Nitrostat | Antianginal agent, vasodilator | angina, angina pectoris, CHF, HTN | hypotension, flushing, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness

Question 18

Triamcinolone

Answer 18

Kenalog | corticosteroid, topical | allergic rhinitis, skin disorders | perforation of nasal septum

Question 19

Betamethasone

Answer 19

Diprolene, Valisone | corticosteroid, topical | disorder of skin, plaque psoriasis | atrophic condition of skin, erythema, folliculitis, pruritus of skin

Question 20

Fluocinonide

Answer 20

Lidex | Corticosteroid, topical | Disorder of skin | atrophic condition of skin

Question 21

Clobetasol

Answer 21

Temovate | Topical corticosteroid | disorders of skin, plaque psoriasis | atrophic condition of skin, burning sensation, dry skin

Question 22

Adapalene

Answer 22

Differin | Acne agent | acne vulgaris | dry skin, erythema, scaly skin

Question 23

Azelaic acid

Answer 23

Finacea, Azelex | acne agents | acne, rosacea | burning sensation, pruritus, stinging of skin

Question 24

Tretinoin

Answer 24

Retin-A, Renova | acne agents | acne vulgaris, fine wrinkles on face | alopecia, dry skin, peeling of skin, rash