Generic Drug Names
What is the generic name for Cortef?
hydrocortisone
What are 3 modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Tobacco, alcohol, diet, exercise (can also mention chronic disease)
What is a common autoimmune disorder impacting the musculoskeletal system?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What warning label should be placed on every NSAID vial?
Take with food
What is the brand name for onabotulinumtoxinA?
Botox
What is the generic name for Flexeril?
cyclobenzaprine
What are 2 non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Age, gender and family history
Drowsiness
What would be considered "normal blood pressure"?
120/80
What is the brand name for celecoxib?
Celebrex
What is the generic name for Zyloprim?
allopurinol
What is "good cholesterol"? What is "bad cholesterol"?
HDL and LDL
What medication can be used to treat an acute gout attack and also for prevention?
colchicine
What 3 conditions does this patient probably have?
-risedronate 35 mg weekly
-ramipril 5 mg daily
-sildenafil 100mg prn
osteoporosis, hypertension, erectile dysfunction
What is the brand name for risedronate?
Actonel
What is the generic name for Fosamax?
alendronate
What are the 5 drug classes used first-line for hypertension described by ABCD?
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and diuretics
Name the cytokine that biologics usually work on (e.g., Humira) for rheumatoid arthritis.
TNF-alpha
You have a patient on warfarin and the pharmacist needs your help checking the patients labs to assess the drug. What lab value would you check?
INR
What is the brand name for hydroxychloroquine?
Plaquenil
What is the generic name for Innohep?
tinzaparin
What type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the most severe?
STEMI
What is the main neurotransmitter that sends excitatory messages causing muscle contraction?
Acetylcholine (ACh)
What are the 2 most common causes of peptic ulcer disease (stomach and duodenal ulcers)?
NSAIDs an H. pylori
What is the brand name for dalteparin?
Fragmin