The $25000 Drug Pyramid Part II

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. $50. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) is a very common over-the-counter drug. To which therapeutic class does it belong? Topical antiseptics Anti-angina: nitrates NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) Antineoplastic agents

2. $100. This drug comes in a dizzying array of dosage forms and strengths, including pink-and-white 25mg capsules. Allergy sufferers will know I am talking about the antihistamine _________________. Imatinib (Gleevec) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Tadalafil (Cialis) Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

3. $250. Many people must take levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid) on a daily basis. These tablets often have strengths expressed in micrograms. So what exactly is levothyroxine prescribed for? Rheumatoid arthritis Migraine headaches Nicotine withdrawal Hypothyroidism

4. $500. Constipation is a common health issue. Which of these drugs may be recommended by a physician to relieve constipation? Docusate (Colace) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Eptifibatide (Integrilin)

5. $1000. Given to patients with fungal infections, what drug is available in a myriad of dosage forms, including a powder, an oral suspension, and a cream? Levetiracetam (Keppra) Cephalexin (Keflex) Phenobarbital (Luminal Sodium) Nystatin (Mycostatin)

6. $2500. Benzodiazepenes like lorazepam (Ativan) have numerous uses. For which condition would Ativan MOST likely be prescribed? Anxiety Hypothermia Asthma Urinary tract infection

7. $5000. Cardiovascular medications encompass a great number of therapeutic classes. To which class does propranolol (Inderal) belong? Beta blockers Membrane stabilizing agents Alpha blockers Calcium channel blockers

8. $10000. Emesis is a condition we all hope to avoid, if at all possible. Which of the following drugs is NOT an antiemetic agent? Promethazine (Phenergan) Dronabinol (Marinol) Nimodipine (Nimotop) Ondansetron (Zofran)

9. $20000. Many drugs appear in combinations - that is, two or more drugs in one. What type of combination is losartan-hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT)? Calcium channel blocker / ACE inhibitor Angiotensin II-receptor antagonist / diuretic ACE inhibitor / diuretic None of these

10. $25000. Hepatic encephalopathy is a condition wherein problems with the liver lead to a buildup of toxins in the blood and the brain, causing mental impairment. What drug is given to treat this condition? Tromethamine (Tham) Lactulose (Constulose) Octreotide (Sandostatin) Protamine sulfate (no brand name)