*Abilify*
Aripiprazole - correct answer Partial
agonist at D2 and 5HT1A receptors
Antagonist at 5HT2A receptors
*Activase*
alteplase - correct answer -thrombolytic
agent
-recombinant form of human tissue
pasminogen activator
-helps to convert plasminogen to
plasmin. Plasmin degrades fibrin and
fibrinogen
*Adderall (XR)*
,Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine
Salts - correct answer -promote the
release and inhibit the reuptake of DA
and NE
-Non-catecholamine sympathomimetic
agent that stimulate the release of NE
and other biologic amines from central
adrenergic receptors
*Advair*
Fluticasone and Salmeterol - correct
answer Combination of anti-
inflammatory corticosteroid and long
acting, non-selective beta-agonist
*Advil/Motrin/Caldolor*
Ibuprofen - correct answer -blocks
prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting
COX-1 and COX-2
,*Aldactone*
Spironolactone - correct answer -
Potassium sparing diuretic
-compete with aldosterone for receptor
sites in distal tubule
*Alphagan (P)*
Brimonidine - correct answer Selective
alpha-2 agonist
-decreases aqueous humor production
and increases outflow
*Altace*
Ramipril - correct answer ACE inhibitor
*Amaryl*
, Glimepiride - correct answer -Increases
insulin secretion by stimulating
pancreatic islet cells
-sulfonylurea
-acts on pancreas
*Ambien (CR)/Zolpmist/Edluar*
Zolpidem - correct answer Non-BZD
sedation hypnotic
Short half life and no active metabolites
*Amitiza*
Lubiprostone - correct answer -PGE1
derivative
-Increases intestinal fluid secretion by
chloride channel activation
*Aranesp*