Antidepressants
SSRI's increase the amount of this chemical in the brain
What is serotonin
This antibiotic is a macrolide commonly used for respiratory infections and is known as a “Z-Pak.”
What is azithromycin
Brand name for lisinopril
What is Prinivil
This schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
What is schedule I
This law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to patients.
What is OBRA '90
Generic name for Effexor
This class of antibiotics includes drugs like amoxicillin and works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
What are penicillins
This class of drugs lowers blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.
What are beta blockers
This schedule includes drugs like morphine and oxycodone.
What is schedule II
This law protects patient health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA
SSRI's are most widely prescribed for this disorder
What is Major Depressive Disorder
This antibiotic class carries a risk of tendon rupture and includes ciprofloxacin.
What are fluoroquinolones
This antihypertensive class can cause a persistent dry cough as a side effect.
What are ACE inhibitors
This schedule allows prescriptions to be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months.
What is schedule III
This is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule II medications.
What is zero
This type of antidepressant works by blocking transporter proteins (SERT and NET) responsible for reabsorbing serotonin and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron
What is SNRI
This antibiotic can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol.
What is metronidazole
This drug class works by blocking calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle.
What are calcium channel blockers
This schedule includes drugs with the lowest abuse potential, such as certain cough preparations.
What is schedule V
This form is used to order Schedule II controlled substances.
What is DEA form 222
Antidepressants cause this very worrisome side effect in young adults and individuals under 18
What are suicidal thoughts
This serious adverse effect of clindamycin involves severe diarrhea due to bacterial overgrowth.
What is C. difficile infection?
This life-threatening side effect of ACE inhibitors involves swelling of the lips and airway.
What is angioedema
This federal agency regulates controlled substances in the United States.
What is the DEA
This law established requirements for drug safety and efficacy before marketing.
What is the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?