Week 2 Terms

Question 1

Synthroid (Levothyroxine sodium)

Answer 1

Indications: Hypothyroidism, pituitary thyrotropin (Thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH) suppression

Drug class: Thyroid drug

Question 2

Zithromax (Azithromycin dihydrate)

Answer 2

Indications: Bacterial infections

Drug class: Antibiotics, Macrolides (sub-class)

Question 3

Norvasc (Amlodipine besylate)

Answer 3

Indications: Angina, hypertension, heart disease

Drug class: Antihypertensive, calcium channel blockers (sub-class)

Question 4

Celexa (Citalopram hydrobromide)

Answer 4

Indications: Depression

Drug class: Antidepressant, SSRI (sub-class)

Special notes: Can cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young children, children, and adolescents

Question 5

Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium)

Answer 5

Indications: High cholesterol, stroke, myocardial infarction

Drug class: Antihyperglycemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (sub-class)

Special notes: Do not take with grapefruit juice (makes drug less effective)

Question 6

Advil (ibuprofen)

Answer 6

Indications: Pain, inflammation, fever

Drug class: NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Special notes: 1. Can increase risK of heart attack, stroke, and GI bleeding

2. OTC and Rx

Question 7

Flonase (fluticasone propionate)

Answer 7

Indications: Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, water/itchy eyes

Drug class: Corticosteroids

Special notes: OTC

Question 8

Lantus (insulin glargine)

Answer 8

Indications: Type 1+2 diabetes

Drug class: Antihyperglycemic, insulin (sub-class)

Special notes: 1. Long acting insulin

2. Insulins stored in the refrigerator
3. use within 28 days of opening