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KS STATE CMA EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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KS STATE CMA EXAM STUDY GUIDENeurontin (gabapentin) - Answers-For "nerve pain" of shingles, sciatica, and nerve
problems like peripheral neuropathy in the legs, feet, and hands.
Coumadin (warfarin) - Answers-Anticoagulant that slows clotting and is frequently called
a "blood thinner". Used for many things: following surgery, irregular heartbeat (atrial
fibrillation and others), heart attack, etc.
Ativan (lorazepam) - Answers-Antianxiety given for anxiety
Lasix (furosemide) - Answers-Loop diuretic used for: edema and/or hypertension (HTN)
which is high blood pressure. Often given with an antihypertensive drug. It is potassium
depleting so patient must also take a potassium supplement.
Aldactone (spironolactone) - Answers-Potassium-sparing diuretic which does not allow
potassium to be excreted with the excess fluids.
KCl (potassium chloride), K-Dur (potassium chloride), Klor-Con (potassium chloride) -
Answers-Electrolyte replacement/supplement that is necessary with the administration
of diuretics, with the exception of potassium-sparing diuretics
Sinemet (carbidopa-levodopa) - Answers-Antiparkinson drug
Colace (docusate sodium) - Answers-Stool softener
Peri-Colace (docusate sodium + laxative) - Answers-Stool softener and laxative
Senna, Senokot, Ex-Lax, Sena-Gen (sennosides) - Answers-Laxative
Senna-Plus (sennoside + docusate sodium) - Answers-Laxative and stool softener
Dilantin (phenytoin) - Answers-Anticonvulsant used for seizure control
Synthroid (levothyroxine) - Answers-Hormone replacement drug for the thyroid for a
condition known as hypothyroidism. Given in very small amounts: 50mcg = 0.05mg;
100mcg = 0.1mg; 150mcg = 0.15mg; 175mcg = 0.175mg; 200mcg = 0.2mg
Namenda (memantine) - Answers-Dementia drug used for memory
Aricept (donepezil) - Answers-Dementia drug used for memory
Alloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim (allopurinol) - Answers-Antigout or antihyperuricemic given
for condition of gout
, Zoloft (sertraline) - Answers-Antidepressant used for major depressive disorder, panic
disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and
generalized anxiety disorder. Many uses and good effects in the elderly.
Lanoxin (digoxin) - Answers-Antiarrhythmic, must take pulse and hold drug if less than
60 beats per minute
Iron (ferrous sulfate) - Answers-Iron supplement given for anemia. Can cause
constipation. Liquid iron should be given with a straw to prevent discoloration/staining to
teeth.
Lortab, Norco, Vicodin (hydrocodone + acetaminophen) - Answers-Narcotic analgesic
for pain
Oxycontin, Percocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Oxycodan, Percoden (oxycodone alone or +
acetaminophen or aspirin) - Answers-Narcotic analgesic for pain
Advil, Motrin (ibuprofen) - Answers-NSAID (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug) used for
pain, fever, and inflammation
aspirin (ASA) - Answers-NSAID that reduces inflammation, pain, and fever
Tylenol (acetaminophen [APAP or MAPAP]) - Answers-Pain reliever and fever reducer.
Giving too much can damage the liver or kidneys
Zantac, Pepcid (famotidine) and Tagamet (cimetidine) - Answers-Gastric acid inhibitors
that inhibit secretion of stomach acid
Tums, Rolaids - antacids - Answers-Reduce acid in the stomach
Proventil, Ventolin (albuterol) - Answers-Bronchodilators used to open bronchi and
bronchioles. Used for asthma and COPD. Must be given first when giving bronchodilator
and corticosteroid inhalers.
Pulmicort (budesonide), AeroBid (flunisolide), Flovent (fluticasone), Azmacort
(triamcinolone) - Answers-Inhalant corticosteroids for treatment of asthma. Also called
antiasthmatics. Must be given last when giving bronchodilator and corticosteroid
inhalers.
Atrovent (ipratropium) - Answers-Bronchodilator and anticholinergic used for allergy and
cold and cough remedies as an inhalant therapy.
Septra, Bactrim, Bactrim DS (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) - Answers-
Antibiotic/anti-infective used a lot of UTI, bronchitis, and ear infections
-olols and -prils - Answers-Suffixes of antihypertensives given for high blood pressure
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