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drug quiz 21-40
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ramipril | altace- anti-hypertensive hypotension monitor BP; rise slowly to prevent dizziness |
| sildenafil | viagra---sexual performance headache do not take with nitrate/nitroglycerin. can cause fatal hypotension |
| ezetimibe | zeitia--anti-cholesterol/lipemic myalgia lower cholesterol diet, low fat diet |
| allopurinol | zyloprim--anti-gout headache increase fluid intake |
| digoxin | lanoxin,lanoxicaps,digitek--cardiotonic decreased heart rate do not give if pulse rate is below 60 bpm (this drug will decrease heart rate and stop heart), antidote digiband/atropine |
| amitriptyline | elavil--anti-depressant drowsiness avoid use of alcohol and caution with operation of machine |
| prevastatin | pravachol-- anticholesterol myalgia take in the evenings |
| naproxen | aleve,naprosyn-- anti-inflammatory GI distress take with food or milk to avoid stomach distress |
| pantoprazole | protonix--anti-ulcer flatulence may take with or w/o food; take 30 min prior to antacids |
| rosuvastatin | crestor--anti-cholesterol myalgia take in the evenings |
| acetaminophen+proproxyphene | darvocet,wygesic--anagesic respiratory depression monitor respirations |
| linsinopril | prinivil,zestril--anti-hypertensive syncope avoid standing too fast |
| hydroxyzine | atarax,vistaril--anti-emetic/histamine/pruretic drowsiness avoid activities that require alertness |
| pioglitazone | actos--anti-diabetic hypoglycemia monitor blood sugars |
| glipizide | glucotrol--anti-diabetic hypoglycemia monitor blood sugars |
| alendronate | fosamax--bone reapsorption inhibitor GI distress remain upright 30 minutes after dose |
| fexofenadine | allegra--anti-allergy drowsiness avoid activity that requires alertness |
| zolpidem | ambien--anti-insomnia drowsiness avoid activity that requires alertness |
| levothyroxine | synthroid--thyroid weight loss monitor weight |
| amoxicillin | amoxil--antibiotic diarrhea check for allergy/"shake well"-suspension |