Drugs
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as ear infections and is part of the penicillin class?
(Amoxicillin)
Which over-the-counter medication is used for pain relief and as an antiplatelet agent in the prevention of heart attacks?
(Aspirin)
What short-acting beta agonist is used as a rescue inhaler for quick relief from asthma attacks?
(Albuterol)
What class of antidepressants includes drugs like fluoxetine and sertraline, commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders?
(SSRIs)
What hormone is essential for the regulation of glucose levels in the blood and is administered exogenously in all types of diabetes?
(Insulin)
What class of drugs is commonly used to manage hypertension and reduce heart rate, and includes drugs like metoprolol?
(Beta Blockers)
What class of diuretics is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension and helps reduce fluid retention?
(Thiazide Diuretics)
What common class of drugs includes ibuprofen and naproxen, and is used for pain relief and inflammation but may increase the risk of GI bleeding?
NSAIDS
Name a class of powerful diuretics like furosemide, used especially in the treatment of congestive heart failure
(Loop Diuretics)
What type of diuretics helps prevent the loss of potassium while expelling water from the body?
(Potassium-Sparing Diuretics)
What is the antidote for heparin overdose?
(Protamine Sulfate)
Name a class of antibiotics that includes erythromycin and azithromycin, known for treating respiratory infections and more.
(Macrolides)
Which drug class, including medications like amlodipine, is used to treat hypertension and chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels?
(Calcium Channel Blockers)
What drug is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines following anesthesia or overdose?
Romazicon (Flumazenil)
Which class of older antidepressants, including phenelzine, requires strict dietary restrictions of Tyramine?
(MAOIs)
Which anticoagulant is commonly monitored by checking the INR and can be reversed with vitamin K?
(warfarin)
Which first-line medication is used for Type 2 Diabetes management and acts primarily by reducing hepatic glucose production?
(Metformin)
What is the reversal agent for opioid overdoses, rapidly displacing opioids at receptor sites?
(Noloxone)
Which anticoagulant is used particularly in hospital settings to prevent and treat clots but requires monitoring for bleeding risks?
(Heparin)
What class of antihypertensive drugs uses the suffix -pril?
(Ace Inhibitors)
Which cardiac glycoside is used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation and requires monitoring for toxicity?
(Digoxin)
What drug class is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and may require monitoring for muscle-related side effects?
(Statins)
Which hormone is used as an emergency medication for severe hypoglycemia when a patient cannot take oral glucose?
(Glucagon)
Which fluoroquinolone antibiotic is commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including UTIs and respiratory infections?
(Hint: This also has a high rate of Tendon Rupture)
(Ciprofloxacin)
This class of drug is used to reduce the production of stomach acid and includes the meds Pantoprazole and Omeprazole.
(PPIs)