QMA-MEDICATIONS EXAM REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

QMA-MEDICATIONS EXAM REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system aspirin - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system acetaminophen (Tylonel) - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system buffered aspirin (Ascriptin, Bufferin) - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system ibuprofen (Advil) - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system naproxen (Aleve) - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system propoxyphene (Darvon) - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system Darvocet N 100 - Answer-depressant - analgesic non narcotic, antipyretic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system Adverse effects for depressant - analgesic non narcotic, pyretic? - Answer-- dizziness - confusion - nausea - interferes with blood clotting - skin rash chloral hydrate (Aqua chloral) - Answer-sedative/hypnotic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system flurazepam HCL (Dalmane, Somnol) - Answer-sedative/hypnotic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system triazolam (Halcion) - Answer-sedative/hypnotic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system phenobarbital (Luminal) - Answer-sedative/hypnotic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system zolpidem (Ambien) - Answer-sedative/hypnotic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system temazepam (Restoril) - Answer-sedative/hypnotic - decrease sensitivity of the nervous system Adverse effects for sedative/hypnotic? - Answer-- rash - nausea - dependence - morning after drowsiness - short term memory loss - some elderly may become excited rather than sedated phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system carbamazepine (Tegetrol) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system valproic acid (Depakene) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system divalproex sodium (Depakote) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system phenoarbital (Luminal) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system primidone (Mysoline) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system gabapentin (Neurontin) - Answer-anticonvulsant - depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system Adverse effects for anticonvulsants? - Answer-- swelling and redness of gums - drowsiness - double vision - tremors - confusion benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) - Answer-antiparkinson's - relieve tremors and muscular weakness trihexyphenidyl HCL (Artane) - Answer-antiparkinson's - relieve tremors and muscular weakness levodopa (Larodopa, L-Dopa) - Answer-antiparkinson's - relieve tremors and muscular weakness levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) - Answer-antiparkinson's - relieve tremors and muscular weakness amantadine (Symmetrel) - Answer-antiparkinson's - relieve tremors and muscular weakness selegiline (Eldepryl) - Answer-antiparkinson's - relieve tremors and muscular weakness Adverse effects of antiparkinson's? - Answer-- dizziness - postural hypotension - drowsiness - blurred vision - difficulty voiding - dry mouth - GI upset Pyridozine HCI (Vitamin B6) - Answer-combined with INH therapy, which causes B6 deficiency Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) - Answer-treat burns, increased heeling of fracture wounds, may assist in treating viral infections Adverse effects for Pyridozine HCI (Vitamin B6)? - Answer-drowsiness Adverse effects for Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)? - Answer-- diarrhea - renal calculi Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - Answer-treat liver disease, alcoholism Adverse effects for Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)? - Answer-- rash - malaise - bronchospasms as an allergic response Niacinamide (Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid) - Answer-lowers cholesterol, treat Meniere's disease, vasodilator Adverse effects of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid)? - Answer-- headache - facial flushing - itching - jaundice - postural hypotension Poly-Visol, Therabid, Theragran - Answer-supplement diet, often ordered to promote wound healing Adverse effects for multi vitamins? - Answer-- itching - diarrhea - nausea chloropropamide (Diabinese) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes tolbutamide (Orinase) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes metformin (Glucophage) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes glipizide (Glucotrol) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes miglitol (Glyset) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes rosiglitazone (Avandia) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes repaglinide (Prandin) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes pioglitazone (Actos) - Answer-oral hypoglycemic - treat diabetes Adverse effects of oral hypoglycemics? - Answer-- renal impairment - sulfonamide sensitivity - liver dysfunction - skin rash - nausea & vomiting - heartburn - hypoglycemia