WEEK 1: Intro & Pain

Name a Category 1 medication

heroin, only used in laboratory

Name four Category 2 medications

1. morphine/oxycodone (OxyContin)

2. oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet)

3. hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Ritalin)

4. dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

Name two Category III medications

1. anabolic steroids

2. codine

Name four Category IV medications

1. lorazapam (Ativan)

2. diazepam (Valium)

3. alprazolam (Xanax)

4. tramadol (Ultram)

Name two Category V medications

1. antitussives

2. promethazine/codine

What is the difference between a biologic and CAM?

biologics are synthesized in the lab and are naturally occurring agents made in organisms

CAM is complementary and alternative medicine such as herbal remedies and supplements

Name two Category A drugs

insulin and thyroxine

Name five Category B drugs

1. Penicillin

2. cephalosporins

3. arthromizin

4. acetaminophen

5. ibuprofen (in 1st and 2nd trimester)

Name four Category X drugs

1. isotretinonin

2. methotrexate

3. statins

4. warfarin

Feverfew Ginger Ginko have what adverse effect with what drugs?

increased bleeding risk with

1. aspirin

2. heparin

3. NSAIDS

4. warfarin

Ginger and garlic have what adverse effect with what drugs?

hypoglycemic effects when used with insulin or other hypoglycemic medications

Ginseng Valerian and St Johns have what effect with what drugs?

sedative effect in general

What two drugs have a potentate effect when given together?

diazepam and morphine

what two drugs have an inhibitory effect when taken together?

hydrochlorothiazide and spiractolone

What are s/s of allergic reactions and what drug other than penicillin can trigger a penicillin allergy?

low BP and brocospasm, sulfonamide