Pharmacology Study: Medications Overview
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Pharmacology Study: Medications Overview

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What is the primary function of Medrol?

  • Reduces blood glucose levels
  • Regulates heart rate
  • Acts as a blood thinner
  • Reduces inflammation (correct)
  • Which medication is primarily used to treat high cholesterol?

  • Amoxicilline
  • Heparine
  • Atorvastatine (correct)
  • Zolpidem
  • Which medication is classified as a diuretic?

  • Burinex (correct)
  • Enoxaparine
  • Pantoprazol
  • Brilique
  • What is the primary use of Febuxastat?

    <p>To lower uric acid in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication would be used for sleep issues?

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

    Study Notes

    Diuretics

    • Bumetanide removes excess fluid from the body.
    • Burinex also removes excess fluid from the body.

    Cholesterol Lowering Medications

    • Fenofibraat reduces high cholesterol levels.
    • Atorvastatine treats high cholesterol.
    • Lipitor also lowers high cholesterol.
    • Nilemdo is used to treat high cholesterol.

    Blood Thinners

    • Edoxaban prevents blood clots.
    • Heparin prevents blood clots.
    • Asaflow is a blood thinner.
    • Brilique is an anticoagulant (blood thinner).
    • Eliquis is an anticoagulant drug.
    • Enoxaparine prevents blood clots.

    Other Medications

    • Febuxastat lowers uric acid in the blood.
    • Pantoprazol reduces stomach acid production.
    • Zolpidem helps people sleep.
    • Bisoprolol regulates heart rate.
    • Medrol reduces inflammation.
    • Tramadol relieves pain, similar to morphine.
    • Diovan is used to treat heart failure.
    • Haldol is an antipsychotic medication.
    • Amoxicilline treats bacterial lung infections.
    • Amoxiclav is an antibiotic.
    • Coversyl expands blood vessels.
    • Metformine lowers blood sugar.
    • Spirinolactone is used to treat high blood pressure or electrolyte imbalances.
    • Cordarone treats heart rhythm problems.
    • Apidra lowers blood glucose levels.
    • L-Thyroxine replaces thyroid hormone for patients with an overactive thyroid.

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    This quiz covers various medications including diuretics, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and blood thinners. Test your knowledge on their uses and functions. Perfect for students studying pharmacology or healthcare professionals seeking a refresher.

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