Drug Identification Flashcards

Which medication is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in HIV treatment?

Answer: Tenofovir

Tenofovir is an NRTI that inhibits reverse transcriptase by competing with the natural substrate, blocking HIV replication.

Which drug is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly used for skin infections?

Answer: Cephalexin

Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin with excellent gram-positive coverage, commonly used for skin and soft tissue infections.

A medication tech identifies a drug ending in '-triptan.' What condition is it used to treat?

Answer: Migraine headaches

Drugs ending in '-triptan' are serotonin receptor agonists (triptans) used specifically for acute migraine treatment.

Which of the following is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used for long-term asthma control?

Answer: Fluticasone

Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation for maintenance asthma therapy.

Which antiepileptic drug is also used for bipolar disorder and is known to require serum level monitoring?

Answer: Valproic acid

Valproic acid has a narrow therapeutic index and is used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, requiring regular serum level monitoring.

Sildenafil (Viagra) is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. Which drug interaction is most dangerous with sildenafil?

Answer: Nitrates

Combining sildenafil with nitrates causes severe hypotension because both drugs lower blood pressure through different vasodilatory mechanisms.

Which medication is a biphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption?

Answer: Alendronate

Alendronate is a bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast activity, slowing bone resorption and reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis.