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Pharm Jeopardy The Other Half

This document discusses various medications used to treat different medical conditions. It provides the names of medications and asks questions about their uses, categories, side effects and important considerations for patients. Key medications mentioned include: atropine, beta blockers, amiodarone, diltiazem, aspirin, sulfasalazine, NSAIDs, levodopa, gabapentin, baclofen, carbidopa, bisphosphonates, hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, corticosteroids, adalimumab and other DMARDs, cyclophosphamide.

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Pharm Jeopardy The Other Half

This document discusses various medications used to treat different medical conditions. It provides the names of medications and asks questions about their uses, categories, side effects and important considerations for patients. Key medications mentioned include: atropine, beta blockers, amiodarone, diltiazem, aspirin, sulfasalazine, NSAIDs, levodopa, gabapentin, baclofen, carbidopa, bisphosphonates, hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, corticosteroids, adalimumab and other DMARDs, cyclophosphamide.

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Let’s You (N)SAID Moving and

Mixed bag DMARDs


get rhythm it grooving

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This medication, used to treat
symptomatic bradycardia acts by
blocking the action of
acetylcholine (parasympathetic
neurotransmitter).
What is atropine?
The category of medication is an
adrenergic antagonist which can
be used to reduce the heart rate in
patients with tachycardia.
What are beta blockers?
This medication, a potassium
channel blocker, is an atrial and
ventricular antidysrhythmic
medication used to treat atrial
fibrillation.
What is amiodarone?
This medication is used to reduce
the ventricular response rate in
patients with atrial fibrillation
with rapid ventricular response.
What is diltiazem?
These are serious side effects of
amiodarone therapy.
What are lung and liver damage?
This medication can be used as
an antiplatelet medication and an
anti-inflammatory agent.
What is aspirin?
These medications are
salicylates, used for treatment of
inflammatory bowel disorders.
What is sulfasalazine, azulfidene,
mesalazine (aka, the “sals”)?
These are three different
examples of a NSAID.
What are aspirin, ibuprofen,
naproxen, ketorolac, diclofenac,
celecoxib, indomethacin?
These are 3 main side effects
of NSAIDs.
What are GI bleeding, gastric
distress
and renal toxicity??
The 4 main physiologic effects,
known as the 4 “A’s”, of Aspirin,
one of the original NSAIDs
What are Anti-inflammatory, Antiplatelet,
Antipyretic and Analgesic?
This primary pharmacologic
treatment used to treat
Parkinson’s
What is levodopa?
This medication is often used for
treatment of neuropathic pain,
like with MS or with disc
disease.
What is gabapentin?
Used to treat muscle spasms in
patients with multiple sclerosis
What is baclofen?
This is combined with levodopa to prevent
its conversion to dopamine until it passes
the blood-brain barrier
What is carbidopa?
This is a common side effect of
levodopa therapy
What is dyskinesia and
orthostatic hypotension?
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the category of
medication used to
treat osteoporosis.
What are bisphosphonates
(“dronates”)?
What are the rules for taking these medications?
Calcium should be combined with this to
enhance its effectiveness and absorption.
What is Vitamin D?
This is the most important patient teaching for
a patient who is starting antiviral therapy for
treatment of HIV.
What is medication adherence to reduce the
risk of mutation?
This medication is taken by a
HIV-negative partner to reduce
the risk of contracting HIV
What is PrEP?
(Truvada, Descovy)
This medication is not an NSAID
but can be used for pain
management for patients with
osteoarthritis.
What is acetaminophen
(Tylenol)?
This medication is used to treat
lupus, and patients should get an
eye exam frequently when taking
it.
What is hydroxychloroquine?
This is a side effect of
methotrexate therapy.
What is bone marrow
suppression?
These are side effects of
corticosteroid therapy.
What is hyperglycemia,
hypernatremia, hypokalemia,
hypertension, body fat
redistribution, thin skin, striae,
easy bruising?
These DMARDs are further categorized
as biologic response modifiers. They are
injectable. Provide an example of one of
these medications.
What is adalimumab, infliximab,
etanercept, (and other “imabs”
and “umabs”)
DAILY DOUBLE
This is an example of an
immunosuppressant (besides
methotrexate).
What is cyclophosphamide,
mycophenolate, azathioprine

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