Week 3 Terms

Question 1

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Answer 1

Indication: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder

Drug Class: Anti-anxiety, benzodiazepines (sub-class)

Special notes: C-IV drug

Question 2

Prilosec (Omeprazole)

Answer 2

Indications: gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), gastric ulcers

Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI)

Special notes: Not for immediate use of heartburn, OTC

Question 3

Tenormin (Atenolol)

Answer 3

Indications: Hypertension

Drug Class: Antihypertensive, Beta blocker (sub-class)

Special notes: Taper off gradually, can cause angina exacerbation, MI, and ventricular arrhythmias

Question 4

Lasix (Furosemide)

Answer 4

Indications: Edema, hypertension

Drug Class: Antihypertensive, Loop diuretics (sub-class)

Special note: Electrolyte depletion

Question 5

Aleve (Naproxen)

Answer 5

Indications: minor aches and pains, fever, inflammation

Drug Class: NSAID

Special note: OTC

Question 6

Yaz (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)

Answer 6

Indications: pregnancy preventions, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), acne

Drug Class: Oral Contraceptive

Question 7

Lanoxin (Digoxin)

Answer 7

Indications: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation

Drug class: cardiac glycoside

Special notes: Caution- HIGH alert medication

Question 8

Humulin N+R (Insulin isophane/ Insulin regular)

Answer 8

Indications: Type 1+2 diabetes

Drug Class: Antihyperglycemic, insulin (sub-class)

Special notes: Insulins are stored in the refrigerator, use within 31 days of opening, comes in in 50/50 and 70/30 mixture