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Docosanol (Abreva) is used to treat which of the following common conditions?

  • Infection
  • Cold sore (correct)
  • Allergy
  • Headache
  • Which of the following is a skeletal muscle relaxant and an antianxiety medication?

  • Ibuprofen
  • Paracetamol
  • Aspirin
  • Diazepam (correct)
  • Which of the following pain relievers is classified as a narcotic?

  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Acetaminophen with codeine (correct)
  • Naproxen
  • Which category of blood pressure medication is most likely to cause an annoying dry cough as a side effect?

    <p>Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agent would be found in a rub for sore muscles?

    <p>Methyl salicylate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Famvir and Valtrex are medications from which drug classification?

    <p>Antiviral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aspirin and ibuprofen are antipyretics because they

    <p>relieve pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected effect of an antitussive agent?

    <p>Prevent cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agent is the preferred ingredient in sunblock?

    <p>Zinc oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of drugs promotes the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys?

    <p>Diuretic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is categorized as a rapid-acting inhaled insulin?

    <p>Insulin human (rDNA) (Afrezza)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flagyl is an agent that has long been used to treat?

    <p>UTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is classified as a nonsedating antihistamine (H1 blocker)?

    <p>Loratadine (Claritin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ is a heart medicine that's commonly used to treat cardiac arrhythmias.

    <p>Digoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs reduces the effects of excess stomach acid?

    <p>Proton-pump inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cold Sore Treatment

    • Docosanol (Abreva) is specifically indicated for the treatment of cold sores, caused by herpes simplex virus.

    Muscle Relaxant and Antianxiety

    • Diazepam is a medication that functions as both a skeletal muscle relaxant and an antianxiety agent, commonly used in treating anxiety disorders.

    Narcotic Pain Reliever

    • Acetaminophen with codeine is classified as a narcotic pain reliever, combining acetaminophen's analgesic properties with codeine's opioid effects.

    Blood Pressure Medication Side Effects

    • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are known to commonly cause a dry cough as a side effect upon administration for hypertension.

    Topical Muscle Rub Component

    • Methyl salicylate is an active ingredient found in topical rubs designed for sore muscle relief, offering analgesic properties.

    Antiviral Medications

    • Famvir and Valtrex are both classified as antiviral medications, utilized in treating viral infections like herpes.

    Antipyretics

    • Aspirin and ibuprofen act as antipyretics by relieving pain and lowering fevers in patients.

    Antitussive Agents

    • Antitussive agents are designed to prevent or relieve coughing, often used in cough remedies.

    Preferred Sunblock Ingredient

    • Zinc oxide is recognized as the preferred active ingredient in sunblock formulations for its broad-spectrum UV protection.

    Diuretics

    • Diuretics are medications that promote the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys, commonly used to manage hypertension and edema.

    Rapid-Acting Inhaled Insulin

    • Insulin human (rDNA) (Afrezza) is categorized as a rapid-acting inhaled insulin, providing a quick onset of action for blood sugar management.

    UTI Treatment

    • Flagyl (metronidazole) is traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), effective against specific bacterial infections.

    Nonsedating Antihistamine

    • Loratadine (Claritin) is classified as a nonsedating antihistamine (H1 blocker), primarily used to alleviate allergy symptoms without causing drowsiness.

    Cardiac Arrhythmias Treatment

    • Digoxin is a heart medication commonly prescribed to manage cardiac arrhythmias, improving heart function by increasing cardiac output.

    Stomach Acid Reduction

    • Proton-pump inhibitors are the drug classification that effectively reduces the effects of excess stomach acid, treating conditions like GERD and ulcers.

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