PTCE drug questions 1ST 25 questions

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Statin; Hyperlipidemia; Side Effects: Myalgia, Increased LFTs; Storage: Room Temp

Lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)

ACE Inhibitor; Hypertension, Heart Failure; Side Effects: Cough, Hyperkalemia, Angioedema; Storage: Room Temp

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Thyroid Hormone; Hypothyroidism; Side Effects: Tachycardia if overdosed; Storage: Room Temp

Metformin (Glucophage)

Biguanide; Type 2 Diabetes; Side Effects: GI Upset, Lactic Acidosis; Storage: Room Temp

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Calcium Channel Blocker; Hypertension, Angina; Side Effects: Edema; Storage: Room Temp

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Proton Pump Inhibitor; GERD; Side Effects: Headache, Low Magnesium; Storage: Room Temp

Simvastatin (Zocor)

Statin; Hyperlipidemia; Side Effects: Myopathy; Storage: Room Temp

Losartan (Cozaar)

ARB; Hypertension; Side Effects: Hyperkalemia; Storage: Room Temp

Albuterol HFA (Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil)

SABA Bronchodilator; Asthma, COPD; Side Effects: Tachycardia, Tremor; Storage: Room Temp

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Anticonvulsant; Neuropathy; Side Effects: Drowsiness; Storage: Room Temp

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

Thiazide Diuretic; Hypertension; Side Effects: Hypokalemia; Storage: Room Temp

Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI; Depression, Anxiety; Side Effects: Sexual Dysfunction; Storage: Room Temp

Montelukast (Singulair)

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist; Asthma, Allergies; Side Effects: Mood Changes; Storage: Room Temp

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

SSRI; Depression, Anxiety; Side Effects: QT Prolongation Rarely; Storage: Room Temp

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

Proton Pump Inhibitor; GERD; Side Effects: Headache; Storage: Room Temp

Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

Statin; Hyperlipidemia; Side Effects: Myalgia; Storage: Room Temp

Furosemide (Lasix)

Loop Diuretic; Edema, Heart Failure; Side Effects: Hypokalemia; Storage: Room Temp

Trazodone (Desyrel)

SARI Antidepressant; Insomnia, Depression; Side Effects: Sedation; Storage: Room Temp

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)

Beta Blocker; Hypertension; Side Effects: Bradycardia; Storage: Room Temp

Carvedilol (Coreg)

Beta Blocker; Heart Failure; Side Effects: Hypotension; Storage: Room Temp

Prednisone (Deltasone)

Corticosteroid; Inflammation; Side Effects: Hyperglycemia; Storage: Room Temp

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Macrolide Antibiotic; Infections; Side Effects: QT Prolongation; Storage: Room Temp

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Penicillin Antibiotic; Infections; Side Effects: Rash; Storage: Suspension Refrigerated

Cephalexin (Keflex)

Cephalosporin Antibiotic; Infections; Side Effects: GI Upset; Storage: Room Temp

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

NSAID; Pain, Inflammation; Side Effects: GI Bleeding; Storage: Room Temp