Pharmacology- Quiz 1

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ethinyl estradiol with norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35)

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Oral contraceptives: Estrogen-Progestin combinations

Ethinyl estradiol with norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35) is an estrogen-progestin combination oral contraceptive.

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etidronate (Didronel)

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Bone resorption inhibitors-Bisphosphonates

Etidronate (Didronel) is a bisphosphonate bone resorption inhibitor that also slows new bone growth and is used to treat Paget's disease.

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fexofenadine (Allegra)

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H1-receptor blockers (Antihistamines) Fexofenadine (Allegra) is an H1-receptor blocker, or antihistamine, to reduce nasal congestion, sneezing, and tearing of the eyes.

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furosemide (Lasix)

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Loop diuretics

Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic often used to treat acute heart failure.

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fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression.

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gentamicin (Garamycin)

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Aminoglycosides

Gentamicin (Garamycin) is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside usually used to treat serious urinary, respiratory, nervous system, or GI infections.

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atenolol (Tenormin)

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Beta-adrenergic blockers

Atenolol (Tenormin) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to treat angina and hypertension, and to prevent MI.

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atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (or statin) used to treat hyperlipidemia.

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beclomethasone (Beclovent and others)

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Anti-inflammatory agents: Glucocorticoids

Beclomethasone (Beclovent and others) is a glucocorticoid used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis.

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bethanecol (Urecholine)

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Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergic agents)

Bethanecol (Urecholine) is a parasympathetic cholinergic agent used to stimulate smooth muscle contraction in the GI and urinary tracts.

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diazepam (Valium)

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Drugs that potentiate GABA action: Benzodiazepines

Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine used to control seizures and to treat anxiety.

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atropine

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Anticholinergics (Cholinergic blockers)

Atropine is a cholinergic blocker, or anticholinergic agent, used to produce a dry surgical field, increase heart rate, and dilate pupils.

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ethosuximide (Zarontin)

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Succinimides Ethosuximide

(Zarontin) is a succinimide anticonvulsant used in the treatment of psychomotor or tonic-clonic seizures.

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lorazepam (Ativan)

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Benzodiazepines


Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of anxiety and insomnia.

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imipramine (Tofranil)

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Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)


Imipramine (Tofranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant used for clinical depression and treatment of chronic pain.

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epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)

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Hematopoietic growth factors


Epoetin alfa (Epogen and Procrit) is a hematopoietic growth factor used to treat hematopoietic abnormalities in patients with neoplasms, AIDS, and chronic renal failure.

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amiodarone (Cardarone)

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Potassium channel blockers

Amiodarone (Cardarone) is a potassium channel blocker used to treat atrial dysrhythmia and ventricular tachycardia.

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carvedilol (Coreg)

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Carvedilol (Coreg) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to treat heart failure by lowering heart rate and blood pressure.

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thiopental (Pentothal)

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General anesthetics: Intravenous agents

Thiopental (Pentothal) is an intravenous general anesthetic used in surgery.

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halothane (Fluothane)

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General anesthetics: Inhalation agents-Volatile liquids

Halothane (Fluothane) is a volatile liquid inhalation agent used for general anesthesia.

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haloperidol (Haldol)

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Conventional (Typical) antipsychotics: Phenothiazines

Haloperidol (Haldol) is a phenothiazine antipsychotic.

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lidocaine (Xylocaine)

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Local anesthetic: Amides

Lidocaine (Xylocaine) is an amide local anesthetic given IV, IM, or subcutaneously.

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hydrocortisone (Aeroseb-HC and others)

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Adrenal drugs: Systemic corticosteroids

Hydrocortisone (Aeroseb-HC, Alphaderm, and others) is a systemic corticosteroid used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.

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isoniazid (INH)

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Antitubercular agents

Isoniazid (INH) is an antitubercular agent.

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isotretinoin/13-Cis-retinoic acid (Accutane)

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Drugs for acne and rosacea: Retinoids


Isotretinoin/13-Cis-retinoic acid (Accutane) is a retinoid agent used to treat acne and rosacea.

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl and others)

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H1-receptor blockers (Antihistamines)


Diphenhydramine (Benadryl and others) is an H1-receptor blocker, or antihistamine.

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diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil and others)

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Antidiarrheals

Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil and others) is an antidiarrheal.

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Tetracycline (Achromycin and others)

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Tetracyclines

Tetracycline (Achromycin and others) is a tetracycline antibiotic.

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sildenafil (Viagra)

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Drugs for erectile dysfunction: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors


Sildenafil (Viagra) is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.

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medroxyprogesterone (Prempro)

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Drugs for dysfunctional uterine bleeding: Progestins

Medroxyprogesterone (Prempro) is a progestin used to treat dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

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spironolactone (Aldactone)

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Diuretics: Potassium-sparing

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that inhibits aldosterone secretion.

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sibutramine (Meridia)

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Anorexiants

Sibutramine (Meridia) is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor prescribed as an appetite suppressant, or anorexiant.

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cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

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Alkylating agents


Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is an alkylating agent used alone or in combination to treat a wide variety of cancers.

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diltiazem (Cardizem)

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Calcium channel blockers


Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of angina, dysrhythmia, and hypertension.

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cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

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Immunosuppressants


Cyclosporine (Neoral and Sandimmune) is an immunosuppressant that inhibits helper T-cells, thereby reducing the immune response.

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colchicine

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Uric acid inhibitors


Colchicine is a uric acid inhibitor used to treat gout.

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interferon alfa 2 (Roferon-A, Intron A)

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Biologic response-modifiers


Interferon alfa 2 (Roferon-A and Intron A) is a biologic response-modifier used to treat hairy cell leukemia, Kaposi's sarcoma, hepatitis, and other viral disorders.

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lithium (Eskalith)

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Agents for bipolar disorder: Mood stabilizers


Lithium (Eskalith) is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder.

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ticlopidine (Pentothal)

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Antiplatelets

Ticlopidine (Pentothal) is an antiplatelet that is used to reduce the risk of stroke due to thrombi.

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prochlorperazine (Compazine)

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Antiemetics; Phenothiazine

Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is a phenothiazine that is the most frequently prescribed antiemetic.

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sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Antimigraine agents: Triptans

Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is an antimigraine agent in the triptan class that causes vasoconstriction of cranial arteries.

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psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil and others)

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Laxatives: Bulk-forming

Psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil and others) is a bulk-forming laxative.

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verapamil (Calan)

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Calcium channel blockers

Verapamil (Calan) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat dysrhythmia and angina.

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zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)

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Antiretrovirals for HIV/AIDS: Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors

Zidovudine (Retrovir and AZT) is an antiretroviral used to treat HIV and AIDS.

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alteplase (Activase)

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Thrombolytics

Alteplase (Activase) is a thrombolytic.

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cefotaxime (Claforan)

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Cephalosporins

Cefotaxime (Claforan) is a third-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum activity against gram-negative organisms.

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donezipil (Aricept)

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Drugs for Alzheimer's disease: Acetylcholine inhibitors


Donezipil (Aricept) is an acetylcholine inhibitor used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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metoprolol (Lopressor)

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Beta-adrenergic blockers


Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used for treating MI, angina, and dysrhythmia.

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acetaminophen (Tylenol and others)

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Nonopioid analgesics: NSAIDs-Nonsalicylates

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a nonsalicylate, nonopioid analgesic used to relieve pain and reduce fever.

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Benzocaine (Solarcaine and others)

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Drugs for sunburn and other minor burns: Local anesthetics

Benzocaine (Solarcaine) is a local anesthetic used to treat sunburn and other minor burns.

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levodopa (Larodopa)

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Drugs for Parkinson's disease: Dopaminergic agents

Levodopa (Larodopa) is a dopaminergic agent used to treat Parkinson's disease.

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reteplase (Retevase)

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Thrombolytics

Reteplase (Retevase) is a thrombolytic used to dissolve blood clots, especially after an MI.

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sodium bicarbonate

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Acid-base agents

Sodium bicarbonate is an acid-base agent used to treat acidosis.

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vancomycin (Vancocin)

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Miscellaneous antibacterials

Vancomycin (Vancocin) is a miscellaneous antibacterial used to treat severe infections.

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propranolol (Inderal)

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Beta-adrenergic blockers

Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to treat dysrhythmia, hypertension, angina, and migraine headaches.

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lindane (Kwell)

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Antiparasites

Lindane (Kwell) is an antiparasite used to treat mites and head lice.

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lisinopril (Prinivil)

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Lisinopril (Prinivil and Zestoric) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

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raloxifene (Evista)

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Bone resorption inhibitors: Hormonal agents

Raloxifene (Evista) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used to inhibit bone resorption in osteoporosis.

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heparin (Heplock)

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Parenteral anticoagulants

Heparin (Heplock) is a parenteral anticoagulant.

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doxorubicin (Adriamycin)

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Antitumor antibiotics

Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is an antitumor antibiotic often prescribed for solid tumors of the lung, breast, ovary, and bladder, and for leukemias and lymphomas.