Question

Match the following drugs with a description that fits it below. Write the name of the drug in the space provided.

Bactrim (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)

Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium)

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Motrin (ibuprofen)

BuSpar (buspirone)

Nolvadex (tamoxifen)

Fosamax (alendronate sodium)

Prevacid (lansoprazole)

Lasix (furosemide)

Vasotec (enalapril)

1. This is a nonsteroidal antiestrogen medication indicated for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is used when tumor cells are estrogen-receptor positive. It can be used to prevent breast cancer in women at high risk. ______________________________________________

2. This is a potent diuretic to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure. __________________________________________________________________________________

3. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve the pain and inflammation of arthritis. It is also indicated for use to treat fever, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain. __________________________________________________________________________________

4. This is a nonprescription antihistamine often used for severe allergic reactions (bee stings or poison ivy) and nasal allergy symptoms. It may also be used as an antipruritic (cream or lotion), sleep aid, or cough suppressant. _________________________________________________________________

5. This antibiotic medication is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, and respiratory infections. _______________________________________________________________

6. This medication is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It increases bone mass to help reduce the incidence of fractures, such as in the wrist and spine. _________________________________________________________________________________

7. This tranquilizer is prescribed for a patient with diagnosed general anxiety disorder. _________________________________________________________________________________

8. This medication is commonly prescribed to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. _________________________________________________________________________________

9. This angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and in patients after MI, when the function of the left ventricle of the heart has been affected. __________________________________________________________________________

10. This is a low-molecular-weight heparin, indicated for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing surgery (e.g., hip or knee replacement). It is usually administered by injection. ______________________________________________________

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is Nolvadex (Tamoxifen). It is an anti cancer drug used to treat breast cancer in women.

2. The correct answer is Lasix (Furosemide). It is a loop diuretic used to decrease blood pressure as in the case of congestive heart failure. It promotes diuresis and thus decreasea edema arising due to Congestive heart failure.

3. The correct answer is Motrin (Ibuprofen). It is a NSAID's which are used to treat pain as in case of arthritis, general body pain and in case of fever. It is also available over the counter and do not requires any prescription.

4. The correct answer is Benadryl (Diphenhydramine). It is an over the counter medicine which does not requires prescription and are used to treat allergies such as chronic rhinitis.

5. The correct answer is Bactrin (Sulfamethoxazole). It is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. It is effective against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria.

6. The correct answer is Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium). It is used to treat osteoporosis in women particularly in postmenopausal women in which chances of fracture increases due to low estrogen.

7. The correct answer is BuSpar (Buspirone). It is an anti anxiety medicine belonging to the class of benzodiazapines. It is used to treat GAD or generalised anxiety disorder.

8. The correct answer is Prevacid (Lansoprazole). It is an antacid used to treat GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), peptic ulcers and duodenal ulcers. It is a proton pump inhibitor.

9. The correct answer is Vasotec (Enalapril). It is an ACE inhibitor which blocks the action of an enzyme Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) which facilitates the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. It is used to treat left ventricular hypertrophy and in the case of congestive heart failure.

10. The correct answer is Lovenox (Enoxaparin Sodium). This is a blood thinner used to treat deep vein thrombosis and is given via subcutaneous administration.