Med/Surg HESI Pharmacology
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
1. Acetaminophen - ANS -Analgesic with antipyretic effect
2. Acyclovir - ANS -Prevention of new herpes lesions
3. Albuterol - ANS -Bronchodilator for Tx of bronchospasm
4. Amiodarone - ANS -Antiarrhythmic used for Tx of ventricular arrhythmia or A fib
5. Amlodipine - ANS -Calcium channel blocker, Tx for HTN
6. Bisacodyl - ANS -Laxative, sometimes given for ICP to reduce straining r/t valsalva
maneuver
7. Ceftriaxone - ANS -Antibiotic, used for Tx of meningitis d/t being broad spectrum
8. Ciprofloxacin - ANS -Antibiotic, may cause hypoglycemia in diabetic patients
9. Enoxaparin - ANS -Anticoagulant, low molecular weight heparin
10.Glipizide - ANS -Oral hypoglycemic (sulfonylurea), promotion of production of
endogenous insulin
11.Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS -Thiazide diuretic, Potassium wasting
12.Hydrocodone/acetaminophen - ANS -Vicodin, pain relief for moderate to severe pain
13.Hydromorphone - ANS -Narcotic for moderate to severe pain
14.Hydroxychloroquine - ANS -Immunosuppressant and anti-parasite, Tx for malaria,
15.Lactulose - ANS -Ammonia reducer + Laxative, Tx for hepatic encephalopathy and
constipation
16.Lansoprazole - ANS -PPI, treat stomach ulcers
17.Lisinopril - ANS -ACE Inhibitor, Tx for HTN, dry cough, monitor for angioedema
18.Lorcaserin - ANS -Weight-loss drug, serotonin agonist that increases satiety
19.Losartan - ANS -Angiotensin II receptor blocker, Tx for HTN
20.Mannitol - ANS -Osmotic diuretic, potential to reduce ICP
21.Metformin - ANS -Oral hypoglycemic (biguanide), reduces hepatic
gluconeogenesis, may cause lactic acidosis
22.Methylprednisolone - ANS -Steroid for Tx of inflammation sometimes r/t symptoms
of allergies
23.Metoprolol - ANS -Beta-blocker for Tx of HTN, monitor BP and HR before admin
24.Metronidazole - ANS -Antibiotic, for Tx of Trich or giardia
25.Midazolam - ANS -Sedative used for conscious sedation
26.Montelukast - ANS -anti-inflammatory for Tx of allergies and prevention of asthma
attacks
27.Morphine sulfate - ANS -Narcotic for moderate to severe pain
28.Naltrexone/Buproprion hydrochloride - ANS -Weight loss drug, decrease appetite
29.Nitroglycerine - ANS -Tx for angina (will relieve stable angina), causes relaxation of
vascular smooth muscle for anti-HTN effect
30.Ondansetron - ANS -Antiemetic
31.Orlistat - ANS -Weight-loss drug, breaks down triglycerides
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
1. Acetaminophen - ANS -Analgesic with antipyretic effect
2. Acyclovir - ANS -Prevention of new herpes lesions
3. Albuterol - ANS -Bronchodilator for Tx of bronchospasm
4. Amiodarone - ANS -Antiarrhythmic used for Tx of ventricular arrhythmia or A fib
5. Amlodipine - ANS -Calcium channel blocker, Tx for HTN
6. Bisacodyl - ANS -Laxative, sometimes given for ICP to reduce straining r/t valsalva
maneuver
7. Ceftriaxone - ANS -Antibiotic, used for Tx of meningitis d/t being broad spectrum
8. Ciprofloxacin - ANS -Antibiotic, may cause hypoglycemia in diabetic patients
9. Enoxaparin - ANS -Anticoagulant, low molecular weight heparin
10.Glipizide - ANS -Oral hypoglycemic (sulfonylurea), promotion of production of
endogenous insulin
11.Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS -Thiazide diuretic, Potassium wasting
12.Hydrocodone/acetaminophen - ANS -Vicodin, pain relief for moderate to severe pain
13.Hydromorphone - ANS -Narcotic for moderate to severe pain
14.Hydroxychloroquine - ANS -Immunosuppressant and anti-parasite, Tx for malaria,
15.Lactulose - ANS -Ammonia reducer + Laxative, Tx for hepatic encephalopathy and
constipation
16.Lansoprazole - ANS -PPI, treat stomach ulcers
17.Lisinopril - ANS -ACE Inhibitor, Tx for HTN, dry cough, monitor for angioedema
18.Lorcaserin - ANS -Weight-loss drug, serotonin agonist that increases satiety
19.Losartan - ANS -Angiotensin II receptor blocker, Tx for HTN
20.Mannitol - ANS -Osmotic diuretic, potential to reduce ICP
21.Metformin - ANS -Oral hypoglycemic (biguanide), reduces hepatic
gluconeogenesis, may cause lactic acidosis
22.Methylprednisolone - ANS -Steroid for Tx of inflammation sometimes r/t symptoms
of allergies
23.Metoprolol - ANS -Beta-blocker for Tx of HTN, monitor BP and HR before admin
24.Metronidazole - ANS -Antibiotic, for Tx of Trich or giardia
25.Midazolam - ANS -Sedative used for conscious sedation
26.Montelukast - ANS -anti-inflammatory for Tx of allergies and prevention of asthma
attacks
27.Morphine sulfate - ANS -Narcotic for moderate to severe pain
28.Naltrexone/Buproprion hydrochloride - ANS -Weight loss drug, decrease appetite
29.Nitroglycerine - ANS -Tx for angina (will relieve stable angina), causes relaxation of
vascular smooth muscle for anti-HTN effect
30.Ondansetron - ANS -Antiemetic
31.Orlistat - ANS -Weight-loss drug, breaks down triglycerides
