Unit 5 - 9 Drug List

Question 1

Sodium Bicarbonate

Answer 1

Alka-Seltzer

Question 2

Calcium Carbonate

Answer 2

Tums

Most effective in neutralizing acid

Question 3

Cimetidine

Answer 3

BN: Tagamet

H2 Blockers, Antiacids

Question 4

Ranitidine

Answer 4

BN: Zantac

H2 Blockers, Antiacids

Question 5

Omeprazole

Answer 5

BN: Prilosec
Antiacids
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Binds to enzyme on gastric parietal cells in the presence of gastric pH.

Question 6

Pantoprazole

Answer 6

BN: Protonix
Antiacids
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Binds to enzyme in the presence of gastric PH

Question 7

Esomeprazole

Answer 7

BN: Nexium
Antiacids
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Binds to enzyme on gastric parietal cells in the presence of gastric pH.

Question 8

Furosemide

Answer 8

BN: Lasix
Loop Diuretics
Acts directly on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit NA and CL resorption.

Uses: Edema associated with HF

Check BP

Question 9

Spironolactone

Answer 9

BN: Aldactone
Potassium Sparing Diuretics

Inhibition of sodium reabsorption in the kidneys while saving potassium and hydrogen ions.

Use: Hypertension

Question 10

Hydrochlorothiazide

HCTZ

Answer 10

BN:
Thiazides Diuretics

Inhibit tubular resorption of sodium and chloride ions

Use: Hypertension, Edematous states

Question 11

Benzodiazepines

Answer 11

BN: Diazepam

Antiepileptic, Anxiolytic, Muscle Relaxant

Cause muscle relaxation by interacting with GABA, a neurotransmitter in the CNS

Question 12

Baclofen

Answer 12

Precise mechanism of action not known

Uses: MS
Spinal cord injury
CP
Hiccups
GERD

Question 13

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 13

BN: Flexeril

Precise mechanism of action not known

Relief of discomfort from acute , painful muscle conditions

Question 14

Methocarbamol

Answer 14

BN: Robaxacet

Relief of discomfort from acute, painful muscle conditions or manifestations of tetanus