Mood Disorders
What is another name for escitalopram?
What is another name for diclofenac?
Cataflam
Evening
What is another name for sumatriptan?
Imitrex
What is another name for naproxen?
Aleve, Naprosyn
What class of medication end with a suffix -pam or -lam
Benzodiazepines
What vitamin supplementation should someone take that has been diagnosed with osteoporosis?
Calcium carbonate
Vitamin D
PRN
As needed
What is a common scheduled II medication that is used in patients with ADHD?
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
What class of medication is commonly used for inflammation and pain that is available over the counter?
NSAIDs
What is defined as a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation.
Anxiety
Bisphosphonates
BID
Twice daily
Name one schedule IV medication that is used for insomnia.
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Name one medication that is a uric acid reducer for gout.
Allopurinol (zyloprim)
What class of medication does fluoxetine belong too (specific)?
Antidepressant/SSRI
Tylenol does NOT have any anti-inflammatory effects
HS
Bedtime
Naloxone
This medication is commonly prescribed in patient with muscle spasm?
cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) or baclofen (Lioresal)
What class of drugs has a box warning and what is the box warning?
Antidepressants
Risk of suicidal thoughts/behaviors
Common directions/things to know when taking a bisphosphonate
take on an empty stomach
take with 6-8 ounces of water
remain upright for 30 minutes after taking
Right eye
Can cause rebound migraines
What side effect of aspirin is a major reason we avoid taking it with NSAIDs?
Hard on stomach - RISK OF BLEED!