Medication Knowledge Flashcards

James is going to pick up a generic Ambien prescription. Which medicine ought he to be taking?

Answer: Zolpidem

The generic name for the brand-name medication Ambien is Zolpidem. Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts and are therapeutically equivalent. Therefore, when picking up a generic Ambien prescription, James should receive Zolpidem.

Andrew is picking up a generic Tavist prescription. Which medication ought to be given to him?

Answer: Clemastine

The generic name for the brand-name medication Tavist is Clemastine. Clemastine is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itching. When a generic prescription for Tavist is filled, Clemastine is the medication that should be dispensed.

A generic Medrol dosage pack is scheduled to be prescribed to Jim. Which medication ought to be given to him?

Answer: Methylprednisolone dose pack

The generic name for the brand-name medication Medrol is Methylprednisolone. Both are corticosteroids used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. Therefore, a generic Medrol dose pack would contain Methylprednisolone.

A generic Lotensin prescription is meant to be given to Pedro. What kind of medication ought he to be taking?

Answer: Benazepril

The generic name for the brand-name medication Lotensin is Benazepril. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Therefore, Pedro should be taking Benazepril for a generic Lotensin prescription.

Alprazolam, lovastatin, and lisinopril are three medications that Debbie has ready for pickup. She claims that at this time, she only needs her blood pressure medicine. Which prescription do you ask the pharmacy to fill for her?

Answer: Lisinopril

Lisinopril is an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Alprazolam is an anti-anxiety medication, and lovastatin is used to lower cholesterol. Therefore, Lisinopril is the correct blood pressure medication for Debbie.

If a patient is diagnosed and cholestyramine is recommended, what is the likely diagnosis?

Answer: Biliary obstruction

Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant that binds to bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing their reabsorption. It is commonly prescribed to relieve severe itching (pruritus) associated with biliary obstruction, as the accumulation of bile acids in the bloodstream and skin causes this symptom. Therefore, a diagnosis of biliary obstruction is likely if cholestyramine is recommended.

Which drug from the list below is a neuromuscular blocker?

Answer: Vecuronium

Vecuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, meaning it temporarily paralyzes skeletal muscles by blocking acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. These drugs are primarily used in surgical settings to facilitate intubation and provide muscle relaxation during procedures, or for patients on mechanical ventilation. The other options belong to different drug classes.

Which type of ulcers are typically caused by chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?

Answer: Gastric

Chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) typically causes gastric ulcers. NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which reduces the production of prostaglandins essential for maintaining the protective gastric mucosal barrier. This makes the stomach lining more susceptible to acid damage, leading to ulcer formation primarily in the stomach.

Which antidepressant would be most suitable for a 58-year-old woman experiencing low mood and poor sleep following a recent myocardial infarction?

Answer: Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine, an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor), is generally considered the most suitable antidepressant for a patient post-myocardial infarction due to its favorable cardiovascular safety profile. Unlike tricyclic antidepressants (like Amitriptyline and Lofepramine) which can have cardiotoxic effects, SSRIs have minimal impact on cardiac conduction or blood pressure. Mirtazapine can cause significant sedation and weight gain, which might not be ideal.

What is the most probable diagnosis for a 35-year-old woman experiencing progressive weakness and numbness in her limbs, along with exertional dyspnea, six weeks after being treated for a Campylobacter jejuni infection with ciprofloxacin while on vacation?

Answer: Guillain-Barré syndrome

The patient's symptoms of progressive weakness, numbness in limbs, and exertional dyspnea, occurring six weeks after a Campylobacter jejuni infection, are highly characteristic of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, often triggered by an infection, with Campylobacter jejuni being the most common bacterial antecedent. The dyspnea indicates potential respiratory muscle involvement, a serious complication of GBS.

What is the most probable diagnosis for a 50-year-old man experiencing progressive fatigue, lethargy, erectile dysfunction, and a persistent tan appearance, despite it being winter, with significantly elevated serum ferritin and transferrin levels but normal hemoglobin?

Answer: Haemochromatosis

The constellation of symptoms including progressive fatigue, lethargy, erectile dysfunction, a persistent tan appearance, and significantly elevated serum ferritin and transferrin levels strongly suggests Haemochromatosis. This genetic disorder causes excessive iron absorption and accumulation in various organs, leading to organ damage and characteristic symptoms like skin bronzing and endocrine dysfunction. The elevated iron markers are key to diagnosis.