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What is the primary use of Warfarin?
What is the primary use of Warfarin?
- Pain relief
- Infection control
- Stroke prevention (correct)
- Nausea relief
How does Lovenox (Enoxaparin) function in medical treatment?
How does Lovenox (Enoxaparin) function in medical treatment?
- It is an antiplatelet drug for cardiac events.
- It enhances insulin function in diabetes.
- It is used for treating severe pain.
- It serves as an anticoagulant for DVT/PE prevention. (correct)
What is a common risk associated with opioid medications?
What is a common risk associated with opioid medications?
- Addiction (correct)
- Respiratory failure
- Hypertension
- Increased blood sugar
Which drug class does Ibuprofen belong to?
Which drug class does Ibuprofen belong to?
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What primary action does Albuterol perform?
What primary action does Albuterol perform?
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What is the primary purpose of Metformin?
What is the primary purpose of Metformin?
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What condition is Prednisone commonly used to treat?
What condition is Prednisone commonly used to treat?
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Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
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Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners)
- Warfarin, Lovenox (Enoxaparin), Heparin Sodium, and Apixaban are all anticoagulants used to prevent blood clots.
- Anticoagulants carry a risk of bleeding.
- Plavix (Clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease and also carries a risk of bleeding.
Opioids (Pain Relief)
- Norco (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen), Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, and Morphine are opioid pain relievers.
- Opioids all carry a risk of addiction.
- Tramadol is another pain reliever that carries a risk of addiction and seizures.
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
- Ibuprofen, Ketorolac, and Mobic (Meloxicam) are NSAIDs used to treat pain and inflammation.
- NSAIDs carry a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Aspirin is an antiplatelet medication that also carries a risk of bleeding.
Diabetes Medications
- Lantus (Insulin Glargine) is a long-acting insulin used to treat diabetes.
- Humalog (Insulin Lispro) is a rapid-acting insulin used to treat diabetes.
- Metformin is a biguanide medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and carries a risk of lactic acidosis.
Bronchodilators
- Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to treat asthma and COPD.
- Duoneb (Ipratropium/Albuterol) is a combination bronchodilator for COPD.
- Ipratropium is an anticholinergic medication used to treat COPD and asthma.
Other Medications
- Scopolamine Patch is used to prevent motion sickness.
- Zofran (Ondansetron) is an antiemetic used to treat nausea and vomiting.
- Famotidine is an H2 blocker used to treat GERD and ulcers.
- Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD.
- Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant used to treat neuropathic pain.
- Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation.
- Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) is a laxative used to treat constipation.
- Marinol (Dronabinol) is a cannabinoid used to treat nausea and stimulate appetite.
- Colace (Docusate Sodium) is a stool softener used to treat constipation.
- Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to treat allergies.
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