Drug quiz week 11

This medications comes in tablets, chewables, and granules. It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma or allergic rhinitis.

• Benadryl

• Claritin

• Zyrtec

• Singulair

This medication can be mixed in 8 ounces of water, coffee, tea or juice and is used for occasional constipation. It is a hyperosmotic laxative.

• Gas-X

• Miralax

• Metamucil

• Benefiber

This anticholinergic bronchodilator is used for COPD and asthma. It can cause dry mouth and upper respiratory infections. It comes in a handihaler and respimat.

• Spiriva

• ProAir

• Advair

• Symbicort

Which of the following is true of dextromethorphan?

• It is an expectorant.

• It is a cough suppressant.

• Some of the brands include Robitussin DM and Mucinex DM.

• One of the side effects is sedation.

Which of the following contain budesonide?

• Pulmicort

• Combivent

• Spiriva

• Symbicort

It is a product for throat irritation and cough. It comes in lozenges but is also found in Vicks VapoRub.

• Guaifenesin

• Menthol

• Dextromethorphan

• Hydroxyzine

Which of the following is true of hydroxyzine?

• It can be used for sedation.

• Brand names are Vistaril and Atarax.

• It is a bronchodilator.

• It is an antihistamine.

Which of the following can cause shakiness, throat irritation, and heart palpitations, is an inhaler and is used for acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD?

• Symbicort

• Rhinocort

• ProAir

• Spiriva