Medications

Question 1

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)

Answer 1

• Most commonly perscribed medication for pain relief
• Examples:
  
  • Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve)
  • Salsalate (Discalced)
  • Indomethacin (Indocin)

Question 2

Calcium Channel Blocking Agents

Answer 2

• Inhibit Flow of Calcium Ions
• Decreases HR/Contractility
• Dilate Coronary Arteries
• Reduces BP
• Controls Arrhythmias/Chest Pain

Question 3

Muscle Relaxants

Answer 3

• Acts on CNS by depressing internuncial neurons
• Common Examples
  
  • Cyclobenzaprine HCL (Flexeril)
  • Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
  • Carisoprodol (Soma)
• Adverse Side Effects:
  
  • Drowsiness
  • Lethargy
  • Ataxia
  • Decreased Alterness

Question 4

DMARDs

Answer 4

• Treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis
• Antirheumatic Drug

Question 5

Nitrates

Answer 5

• Decrease Preload
• Increase Peripheral Vasodilation
• Reduces Myocardial O2 Demand
• Reduces Chest Discomfort (Angina)
• May Dilate Coronary Arteries/Improve Blood Flow

Question 6

Digitalis

Answer 6

• Increases Contractility
• Decrease HR
• Mainstay in Treatment of CHF

Question 7

Antiarrhythmics

Answer 7

• Alters Conductivity
• Restore Normal Heart Rhythm
• Controls Arrhythmias
• Improves Cardiac Output

Question 8

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents

Answer 8

• Olol’s
• Reduces:
  
  • Myocardial Demand
  • HR/Contractility
  • BP
• Controls Arrhythmias/Chest Pain

Question 9

Diuretics

Answer 9

• Decrease Myocardial Work
  
  • Reduces Pre/After Load
• Controls Hypertension

Question 10

PD Medication

Answer 10

• Sinemet (Levodopa/Carbidopa)
  
  • Timed
  • More effective in low-protein diet
• Side effects
  
  • Nausia/Vomiting
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Dyskinesias
  • Hallucinations (common)

Question 11

MS Medication

Answer 11

• Immunosuppressants
  
  • Shortens duration of episode
• Interferon
  
  • Slows progression

Question 12

Angiotension II Receptor Blockers

Answer 12

• ARBs
• Blocks binder of angiotension II at tissue/smooth muscle level
• Decreases BP

Question 13

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 13

• Analgesic when NSAIDs are contraindicated
• Acts on CNS, has antipyretic capabilities

Question 14

ACE Inhibitors

Answer 14

• Prils
• Inhibits conversion of Angiotension I to Angiotension II
• Decreases:
  
  • Sodium Retention
  • Vasoconstriction
  • BP

Question 15

Side Effects of Antidepressants

Answer 15

• Postural Hypotension
• Fainting
• Confusion

Question 16

Antiepileptic Medications

Answer 16

• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Phenobarbital