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Which medication is classified as an antacid?
Which medication is classified as an antacid?
What is the primary function of Loperamide?
What is the primary function of Loperamide?
Which of the following medications is an antiemetic?
Which of the following medications is an antiemetic?
Which class of drug is Furosemide categorized under?
Which class of drug is Furosemide categorized under?
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What is the mechanism of action for calcium channel blockers?
What is the mechanism of action for calcium channel blockers?
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Which medication is a beta blocker?
Which medication is a beta blocker?
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Which of the following drugs is used as a hypolipidemic?
Which of the following drugs is used as a hypolipidemic?
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What type of medication is Ondansetron?
What type of medication is Ondansetron?
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Study Notes
Antacids
- Reduce acid in the stomach
- Maalox contains Aluminum Hydroxide
- Mylanta contains Magnesium Hydroxide
Antidiarrheal
- Treat diarrhea
- Imodium contains Loperamide
Antiemetics
- Relieve nausea and prevent vomiting
- Maxeran contains Metoclopramide
- Gravol contains Dimenhydrinate
- Stemetil contains Prochlorperazine
- Zofran contains Ondansetron
Cathartics
- Treat constipation
- Fleet Enema contains Phosphate Enema
- Dulcolax contains Bisocodyl
- Metamucil contains Physillium Hydrophilic Mucilloid
- Colace contains Docusate
- Senokot contains Sennosides
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists
- Treat ulcers by reducing gastric acid
- Zantac contains Ranitidine
- Losec contains Omeprazole
- Pantoloc contains Pantoprazole
Upper GI Motility Modifiers
- Manage upper GI motility problems
- Motilium contains Domperidone
- Maxeran contains Metoclopramide
Cardiovascular Medications
Calcium Channel Blockers
- Lower blood pressure
- Adalat contains Nifedipine
- Loniten contains Minoxidil
- Cardizem contains Diltiazem
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitors
- Inhibits platelets from forming thrombus
- Plavix contains Clopidogrel
Digitalis
- Controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat
- Lanoxin contains Digoxin
Hypolipidemic
- Lowers cholesterol
- Lipitor contains Atorvastatin
- Zocor contains Simvastatin
Diuretics
- Increases the production of urine and aids in lowering blood pressure
- Lasix contains Furosemide
- Dyazide contains Triamterene
- Aldactone contains Spironolactone
Anti-anginal
- Prevent tightness, heaviness, and pain in the chest
- Cardizem contains Diltiazem
- Isoptin contains Verapamil
- Adalat contains Nifedipine
Ace Inhibitors
- Causes dilation of blood vessels which lowers blood pressure
- Altace contains Ramipril
- Accupril contains Quinapril
- Zestril contains Lisinopril
Beta Blockers
- Lower blood pressure by dilating vessels and reducing heart rate
- Inderal contains Propranolol
- Lopressor contains Metoprolol
- Tenormin contains Atenolol
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This quiz covers various classes of gastrointestinal medications, including antacids, antiemetics, and cathartics. Learn about their active ingredients and therapeutic uses. Test your knowledge on how these medications work to alleviate digestive issues.
