Drugs treating Inflammation or Pain
_______ should be taken with NSAIDs
Food or milk
A wrestler has been diagnosed with Herpes Gladiatorum, he will most likely be treated with....
Antiviral
Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid by ______ the pH...
Raising
A patient presents with a dry cough, which of the following would you suggest they take?
a.Decongestant
b. Antihistamine
c. Antitussive
d. Analgesic
c. Antitussive
T/F An ATC is allowed to administer medication but cannot dispense medication
True
T/F Opioids are the most commonly used analgesic
False
Acetaminophen is the most commonly used
Penicillins work by...
Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
Name two types of drugs used to treat someone diagnosed a peptic ulcer
PPIs and H2 blockers
Additional_____ should not be taken with multi-symptom cold medications.
Acetaminophen
What is the abbreviation for Before Meals?
Ac
NSAIDs work by....
Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
Patients diagnosed with Impetigo will most likely be treated with.....
Antibiotics
Pepcid is what type of medication?
H2 blocker
What type of bronchodilator will you most likely see used during practice...
Short Acting Beta-Agonists (SABA)
The abbreviation QN stands for....
at night/bed time
Name 2 types of Corticosteroids
Hydrocortisone, Cortisone, Prednisone, Betamethasone, Dexamethasone
Name one condition that Clotimazole (Lotrimin) is most likely to treat
Tinea corpis, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, etc.
Which of the following is considered a bulk forming laxative?
a. Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
b. Polyethylene Glycol (Miralax)
c. Senna Glycoside (Ex-Lax)
d. Docusate sodium (Stool softeners)
a. Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
A softball player is complaining of increased seasonal allergy symptoms the morning before a tournament, which of the following is most approriate?
a. H1 antihistamine First Generation
b. H1 antihistamine Second Generation
c. H2 antihistamine
d. H3 antihistamine
c. H1 Second generation (Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec)
Name 2 side effects associated with the use of bronchodilators...
tachycardia, increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, nervousness,
restlessness
Reye's syndrome is associated with what medication?
Aspirin
Which of the following are used to treat strep?
a. Bacitracin
b. Tetracycline
c. Erythromycin
d. Sulfonamides
c. Erythromycin
Proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers work by _________.
Inhibiting acid production
List 2 of the 4 long acting asthma control medication categories...
Corticosteroids, Antileukotrienes, Mast cell stabilizer, Methylxanthines
NCAA bands beta-blockers in which of the following sports?
a.Baseball
b.Track and Field
c. Rifle/Archery
d. All the above