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drug cat. antiemetic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A generic name for a drug that is highly effective in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, and intestinal cramping. | scopolamine |
| Medications used to reduce the urge to vomit. | antiemetics |
| A brand name of an antiemetic drug. | Tigan |
| An over-the-counter antiemetic that treats symptoms of nausea and vomiting by providing a soothing coat to the stomach's lining. | Pepto-Bismol |
| A generic antihistamine that is also good at controlling symptoms of nausea and vomiting. | meclizine |
| A brand name of the generic drug metoclopramide, a drug used to relieve nausea. | Reglan |
| A generic drug used to relieve nausea. | metoclopramide |
| A generic name of an antihistamine that is a powerful antiemetic. | promethazine |
| A brand name of an antihistamine that is a powerful antiemetic. | Phenergan |
| A generic name of a drug used to treat vomiting and nausea. | domperidone |
| A brand name of an antiemetic drug. | Compazine |
| An over-the-counter brand name antihistamine used to control the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. | Dramamine |
| A brand name of an antihyperlipidemic statin drug. | Mevacor |
| An antihyperlipidemic drug that is used to lower triglycerides. | fenofibrate |
| A generic name of an antihyperlipidemic statin drug. | atorvastatin |
| A brand name of an antihyperlipidemic drug that is used to lower triglycerides. | Lopid |
| The brand name of the antihyperlipidemic drug atorvastatin. | Lipitor |
| A generic hyperlipidemic that targets the bile acids that contain cholesterol. | cholestyramine |
| A generic hyperlipidemic that targets the bile acids that contain cholesterol. | colestipol |
| A generic name of an antihyperlipidemic statin drug. | simvastatin |
| The generic name of an antihyperlipidemic drug. | gemfibrozil |
| A vitamin that lowers triglycerides. | niacin |
| Hypertension. | fosinopril |
| Motion sickness. | Atarax |
| High cholesterol. | Questran |
| Tricyclic antidepressant for depression. | Pamelor |
| Seasonal allergy, for which the patient needs an OTC medication. | Robitussin |
| OTC medication for nausea. | Pepto-Bismol |
| PPI for stomach acid. | Nexium |
| High triglycerides. | niacin |
| SSRI for depression. | Zoloft |
| A brand name for the generic drug meclizine. | Bonine |
| The generic name for Tums is _____. | calcium carbonate |
| The brand name for lorazepam is _____. | Ativan |
| The generic name for Procan SR is _____. | procainamide |
| The brand name for cimetidine is _____. | Tagamet |
| The generic name for Cipro is _____. | ciprofloxacin |
| The generic name for Valium is _____. | diazepam |
| The brand name for miconazole is _____. | Monistat |
| The brand name for warfarin is _____. | Coumadin |
| The generic name for Allegra is _____. | fexofenadine |
| The generic name for Xanax is _____. | alprazolam |
| A generic drug that lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. | phentolamine |
| A generic vasodilator that has hair growth as a side effect. | minoxidil |
| A drug that relaxes the smooth muscle in the blood vessels. | vasodilators |
| A generic vasodilator used to lower blood pressure. | prazosin |
| A brand name nitroglycerin. | Nitro-Bid |
| A generic vasodilator used to lower blood pressure. | isosorbide |
| A generic name for a vasodilator. | hydralazine |
| A brand name of the nitrate isosorbide. | Imdur |
| A vasodilator that lowers blood pressure and treats chest pain. | nitroglycerin |
| A brand name of the generic vasodilator hydralazine. | Apresoline |
| A generic corticosteroid. | cortisone |
| A brand name of the generic corticosteroid triamcinolone. | Kenalog |
| Steroids prescribed to fight inflammation. | corticosteroids |
| A generic corticosteroid. | beclomethasone |
| The most commonly prescribed corticosteroid. | prednisone |
| A brand name of the generic drug dexamethasone. | Decadron |
| The generic name of the brand name drug Kenalog. | triamcinolone |
| A generic corticosteroid. | fluocinolone |
| A generic corticosteroid. | betamethasone |
| A generic corticosteroid. | methylprednisolone |
| A generic beta blocker. | propranolol |
| A beta blocker recently approved in the United States for treatment of mild to moderate congestive heart failure. | carvedilol |
| A brand name of the generic beta blocker atenolol. | Tenormin |
| A generic beta blocker. | atenolol |
| A brand name of the generic beta blocker propranolol. | Inderal |
| A generic beta blocker. | metoprolol |
| A brand name of the generic beta blocker metoprolol. | Lopressor |
| A beta blocker used primarily in the treatment of glaucoma. | timolol |
| The drug (minoxidil, timolol) prescribed for baldness. | minoxidil |
| An example of a vasodilator is (nitroglycerin, prednisone). | nitroglycerin |
| Voltaren is effective in treating (hives, inflammation). | inflammation |
| To treat scleroderma, (neuroleptics, corticosteroids) would be prescribed. | corticosteroids |
| An example of an antipsychotic is (carvedilol, clozapine). | clozapine |
| A beta blocker used to treat glaucoma is (timolol, nitroglycerin). | timolol |
| To prevent organ transplant rejection, doctors use (corticosteroids, neuroleptics). | corticosteroids |
| Another name for an antipsychotic is (neuroleptics, neuroschizophrenics). | neuroleptics |
| The most commonly prescribed corticosteroid is (prednisone, timolol). | prednisone |
| A doctor might prescribe (minoxidil, carvedilol) for congestive heart failure. | carvedilol |
| Beta blockers help to lower | blood pressure. |
| The body's natural response to injury is | inflammation. |
| Nitroglycerin is administered | sublingually. |
| Hydralazine is an example of a | vasodilator. |
| NSAID means nonsteroidal | anti-inflammatory drug. |
| Drugs that work by relaxing the smooth muscles surrounding the airways. | bronchodilator |
| A brand name of the short-acting beta-agonist albuterol. | Proventil |
| A brand name of a long-acting bronchodilator. | Slo-bid |
| Drugs used to open airways. | beta-agonist |
| A brand name of a long-acting beta-agonist. | Serevent |
| A generic short-acting beta-agonist. | albuterol |
| A drug combining albuterol and ipratropium. | Combivent |
| A type of bronchodilator commonly taken for severe cases of asthma. | theophylline |
| A generic bronchodilator that is inhaled regularly to keep airways open. | ipratropium |
| A brand name of a birth control drug. | Depo-Provera |
| A primary sex hormone in women. | estrogen |
| A brand name of a birth control drug. | Ortho-Novum |
| A primary sex hormone in men. | testosterone |
| A brand name of a birth control drug. | Ortho Tri-Cyclen |
| A brand name of a recently approved birth control drug that prevents pregnancy and eliminates menstruation. | Lybrel |
| A primary sex hormone in women. | progesterone |
| A combination LH and FSH hormone used in IVF. | Repronex |
| The most common type of estrogen. | estradiol |
| A brand name of the hormone HCG; it is used in IVF to release the eggs from the stalks. | Pregnyl |
| A generic drug used to induce ovulation in women. | clomiphene |
| The brand name of the generic drug clomiphene. | Clomid |
| A combination LH and FSH hormone used in IVF. | Pergonal |
| A follicle-stimulating hormone used in IVF. | Follistim |
| A drug used to decrease the body's production of hormones so doctors can more easily manipulate hormone levels. | Lupron |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| hCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| Humalog | insulin |
| levothyroxine | thyroid medication |
| estradiol | sex hormone |
| Synthroid | thyroid medication |
| Ultralente | insulin |
| Follistim | sex hormone |
| Repronex | sex hormone |
| Humulin | insulin |
| oxytocin | sex hormone |
| Lybrel | sex hormone |
| A sex hormone. | testosterone |
| The hormone HCG means _____. | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| The most common estrogen. | estradiol |
| FSH means _____. | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| Insulin's counterpart is _____. | glucagon |
| A type of diabetes which can occur during pregnancy. | gestational |
| DiaBeta and Micronase are brand names of _____. | glyburide |
| A type of injectible insulin. | Ultralente |
| A common thyroid hormone. | levothyroxine |
| An excessively active thyroid. | hyperthyroidism |
| A generic antianxiety medication. | buspirone |
| Brand name for methohexital. | Brevital |
| Used to lower the glucose level in blood. | Avandia |
| A brand name cephalosporin. | Rocephin |
| A drug used to induce labor. | Cytotec |
| Proton pump inhibitor, brand name is Nexium. | esomeprazole |
| A coating on medication which is sensitive to the intestines. | enteric |
| Often abbreviated as subcu or subq. | subcutaneous |
| A narcotic or analgesic. | fentanyl |
| Generic form of Carafate. | sucralfate |
| Marcaine | H. bupivacaine |
| fluconazole | G. Diflucan |
| promethazine | D. Phenergan |
| Halcion | E. triazolam |
| Zocor | C. simvastatin |
| Levoxyl | F. levothyroxine |
| hydroxyzine | A. Vistaril |
| Zestril | B. lisinopril |
| metformin | J. Glucophage |
| Oncovin | I. vincristine |