Antidepressants
This SSRI is commonly known by the brand name Zoloft.
What is sertraline?
This antibiotic, known as a “Z-Pak,” is commonly used for respiratory infections.
What is azithromycin?
This ACE inhibitor is commonly known by the brand name Zestril.
What is lisinopril?
This schedule includes drugs with no accepted medical use and high abuse potential.
What is Schedule I?
This law requires patient counseling for new prescriptions.
What is OBRA ‘90?
This class of antidepressants works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin.
What are SSRIs?
This class of antibiotics includes penicillin and works by disrupting bacterial cell walls.
What are beta-lactams?
This class of drugs lowers blood pressure by blocking calcium channels in the heart and vessels.
What are calcium channel blockers?
This schedule includes drugs like oxycodone and Adderall.
What is Schedule II?
This law protects patient health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA?
This antidepressant is a tricyclic often associated with anticholinergic side effects like dry mouth.
What is amitriptyline?
This antibiotic class is associated with tendon rupture as a serious side effect.
What are fluoroquinolones?
This side effect is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors and involves persistent coughing.
What is a dry cough?
This schedule allows prescriptions to be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months.
What is Schedule III (or IV)?
This form is required for Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions.
What is DEA Form 222?
This serious condition can occur when too much serotonin builds up in the brain.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This broad-spectrum antibiotic is commonly known by the brand name Augmentin.
What is amoxicillin-clavulanate?
This drug class includes losartan and works by blocking angiotensin II receptors.
What are ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)?
This agency regulates controlled substances in the United States.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
This law regulates the manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances.
What is the Controlled Substances Act?
This antidepressant class carries a boxed warning for increased risk of suicidal thoughts in young people.
What are SSRIs?
This term describes bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics.
What is multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria?
This serious side effect of ACE inhibitors involves swelling of the face and airway.
What is angioedema?
This schedule includes drugs with the lowest abuse potential, like cough syrups with small amounts of codeine.
What is Schedule V?
This act established the FDA and requires drugs to be proven safe and effective before marketing.
What is the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?