Weeks 1+2
The Antiviral generic medications have a fairly logical Word Stem associated with them. What is this Word Stem?
What is -VIR
This Anti-Anxiety medication was the one that one class could never get correct. Brand name of Ativan, generic name of...
What is Lorazepam?
Singulair, or montelukast, is used once daily for _____ - _____ control of asthma symptoms.
What is, "Long-Term"?
What are the two most common side effects listed by the slides we go over, seemingly being associated with every medication we cover?
What are Nausea and Vomiting?
Which of the following class of medications should NOT be taken in conjunction with someone taking Anti-Insomnia medications, or sleep aids?
Antibiotics - Anti-Anxiety - Alzheimer Agents
What is Anti-Anxiety medications?
Amoxil, Penicillin VK, and Augmentin are all part of what Drug Classification?
What is the Penicillin Drug Classification.
This is the one ADD/ADHD medication from our list that is NOT classified as a Controlled Substance.
What is Strattera or atomoxetine?
Proventil, Pro-Air, and Ventolin all share a generic called:
What is Albuterol?
"Orthostatic Hypotension" refers to this feeling people sometimes get when they stand up too quickly while on certain medications.
What is Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
Bronchodilators are used to treat this disease that often affects children. It is sometimes, "grown out of" as we get older.
What is Asthma?
Robitussin DM and Mucinex DM each have the same generic name that consists of two words. What is the generic name?
What is Guiafenesin Dextromethorphan?
The acronym, "SSRI" stands for..?
What is Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor?
Rabeprazole is the generic product of which of the following Brand Names?
Prevacid - Prilosec - Aciphex
What is Aciphex?
Taking this antibiotic after the stated expiration date on the bottle brings certain dire risks, such as cardiotoxicity or perhaps even death...
What is Sumycin or Tetracycline?
Medications that treat this condition should never be stopped taken suddenly or abruptly, and always tapered off upon discontinuation.
What is/are Anti-Depressants, and/or ADHD medications?
The generic product of this item is usually prescribed for four days, is in the Macrolide family, and has a Brand Name of Zithromax.
What is Azithromycin?
Keppra is an Anti-convulsant, and the generic product is called:
What is levetiracetam?
What are Carbidopa and Levodopa?
These medications can cause unfortunate side effects, such as "Moon Face", or "Buffalo Hump", as well as personality changes and swelling.
What are Corticosteroids?
"Tachycardia" can best be described as:
What is a rapid or very fast heartbeat?
Atripla and Sustiva share a generic name of:
What is Efavirenz?
"Venlafaxine" is the generic product for this SSNRI medication.
What is Effexor?
Kytril is an Anti-Emetic product. What is the generic name for this medication?
What is Granisetron?
Medications in this Classification are often prescribed for short-term therapy, or in Pulse Dosing or cycles. They are not prescribed for many days in a row, due to them being very hard on our liver.
What are Anti-Fungals?
(Pulse dosing is seven days on, 21 days off, then repeating the therapy.)