ANTIDEPRESSANTS
This SSRI is commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety and has the brand name Zoloft.
What is sertraline?
This penicillin‑type antibiotic is commonly prescribed for ear and sinus infections.
What is amoxicillin?
This ACE inhibitor ends in “‑pril” and is commonly used to treat high blood pressure.
What is lisinopril?
This DEA schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
What is Schedule I?
Federal law requiring pharmacists to offer counseling to patients is known as this act.
What is OBRA ’90?
This class of antidepressants works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
What are SSRIs?
This antibiotic class works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
What are beta‑lactam antibiotics?
This drug class lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors.
What are ARBs?
This opioid analgesic is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
What is oxycodone?
This law regulates the manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances.
What is the Controlled Substances Act?
This antidepressant is also commonly used for smoking cessation and does not typically cause sexual side effects.
What is bupropion?
This macrolide antibiotic is frequently used to treat respiratory tract infections and STIs.
What is azithromycin?
A common side effect unique to ACE inhibitors that often leads to discontinuation.
What is a dry cough?
These substances have accepted medical use but may cause moderate to low physical dependence.
What are Schedule III substances?
This federal law protects patient privacy and health information.
What is HIPAA?
This serious, FDA boxed warning applies to antidepressants in children, adolescents, and young adults.
What is the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors?
A serious adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolones involves damage to these connective tissues.
What are tendons (tendon rupture)?
This beta blocker is selective for β1 receptors and commonly used in patients with asthma.
What is metoprolol?
This medication used for ADHD is a stimulant and Schedule II controlled substance.
What is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
This schedule of controlled substances cannot be refilled under federal law.
What is Schedule II?
This class of antidepressants should not be combined with certain foods due to the risk of hypertensive crisis.
What are MAOIs?
This antibiotic requires monitoring due to the risk of ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
What is vancomycin?
This life‑threatening reaction associated with ACE inhibitors causes swelling of the lips, tongue, or airway.
What is angioedema?
This DEA form is required to order Schedule II controlled substances.
What is DEA Form 222?
This term describes dispensing a medication without a valid prescription order.
What is misbranding or illegal dispensing?