Pain
This NSAID may cause cardiovascular risks and should be used with caution in patients with heart disease.
What is Celecoxib (Celebrex)
A solution with a higher solute concentration than blood plasma is known as this type of fluid.
What is hypertonic
This ACE inhibitor lowers blood pressure by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
What is Lisinopril
This short-acting beta-2 agonist relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, providing quick relief of asthma symptoms.
What is Albuterol
This synthetic thyroid hormone works by replacing T4 to regulate metabolism in hypothyroid patients.
What is Levothyroxine
This drug reduces fever and pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS but has minimal anti-inflammatory action.
This acid-base disorder is caused by an accumulation of CO₂ in the blood due to hypoventilation.
What is respiratory acidosis
This drug has a narrow therapeutic index and can cause toxicity symptoms like vision changes and arrhythmias.
What is Digoxin
This corticosteroid is used as a maintenance inhaler to reduce airway inflammation in asthma and COPD.
What is Budesonide
A serious but rare side effect of this diabetes medication is lactic acidosis, especially in patients with renal impairment.
What is Metformin
This drug should not be given to children with viral infections due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
This diuretic is commonly used to treat pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure due to its strong diuretic effect.
What is Furosemide (Lasix)
This beta-blocker is commonly used to manage hypertension, angina, and heart failure by only reducing heart rate and cardiac output.
What is Metoprolol
This drug acts on the cough center in the medulla to suppress coughing.
What is Dextromethorphan
This drug is used in Addison’s disease can lead to hypertension and hypokalemia if dosed too high.
What is Fludrocortisone
This drug is commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation in conditions like asthma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Prolonged vomiting or use of antacids may lead to this metabolic disturbance.
What is metabolic alkalosis
This oral anticoagulant is used long-term to prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation or prosthetic heart valves.
What is Warfarin
This drug is found in many cold medications and works by constricting nasal blood vessels to reduce congestion.
What is Sudafed
This rapid-acting insulin is taken just before meals to control postprandial blood sugar spikes.
What is insulin Lispro
This drug works by competitively binding to opioid receptors, displacing opioid molecules.
What is Narcan
This diuretic can cause increased calcium reabsorption, hypokalemia, and photosensitivity.
What is hydrochlorothiazide
This anticoagulant works by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III to inhibit thrombin and factor Xa.
What is Heparin
This expectorant increases respiratory tract fluid to make mucus easier to cough up.
What is Guaifenesin
This intermediate-acting insulin has a peak effect and can cause nighttime hypoglycemia if taken too late in the day.
What is NPH