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WorksheetsMedSurg PHARM 1
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 46mins
A nurse is preparing to administer brimonidine ophthalmic drops for a client with glaucoma to reduce intraocular pressure. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Alphagan (alpha-2 adrenergic agonist; antiglaucoma)
Timoptic (nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker; antiglaucoma)
Mydriacyl (anticholinergic; mydriatic/cycloplegic)
Diamox (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
A provider prescribes timolol eye drops for open-angle glaucoma. Which trade name should the nurse expect to see on the medication label?
Antivert (antihistamine; antiemetic/antivertigo)
Timoptic (nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker; antiglaucoma)
Isopto Carpine (cholinergic agonist; miotic)
Orajel (topical anesthetic)
A client receives pilocarpine eye drops to lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor outflow. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Miacalcin (calcitonin; antiresorptive hormone)
Flonase (intranasal corticosteroid)
Isopto Carpine (cholinergic agonist; miotic)
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
A client with wet age-related macular degeneration is scheduled to receive ranibizumab via intravitreal injection to slow abnormal blood vessel growth. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Ventolin (short-acting beta₂-agonist; SABA)
Protonix (proton pump inhibitor)
Lupron (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist)
Lucentis (anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody)
A nurse is teaching a client about acetazolamide to decrease aqueous humor production and lower intraocular pressure. Which trade name should the nurse include?
Diamox (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
Carafate (gastrointestinal mucosal protectant)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
A client is prescribed atropine ophthalmic drops to dilate the pupil for an eye procedure. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Flomax (alpha-1 adrenergic blocker)
Isopto Atropine (anticholinergic; mydriatic)
Xolair (anti-IgE monoclonal antibody)
Zofran (serotonin 5-HT₃ antagonist)
A client is receiving tropicamide eye drops prior to a fundoscopic exam to dilate the pupil. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Mirapex (dopamine agonist)
Reglan (prokinetic; dopamine antagonist)
Mydriacyl (anticholinergic; mydriatic/cycloplegic)
Aldactone (aldosterone antagonist; potassium-sparing diuretic)
A nurse reviews a prescription for meclizine to manage vertigo and motion sickness. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Epogen (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent)
Proventil (short-acting beta₂-agonist; SABA)
Pyridium (urinary tract analgesic)
Antivert (antihistamine; antiemetic/antivertigo)
A client is prescribed scopolamine for motion sickness prevention. Which trade name should the nurse expect for the transdermal patch?
Transderm Scop (anticholinergic; antiemetic)
Pepcid (H₂ receptor antagonist)
Keflex (first-generation cephalosporin)
Nitrostat (nitrate; antianginal)
A nurse is preparing a topical oral anesthetic containing benzocaine for mouth pain relief. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Metamucil (bulk-forming laxative)
Orajel (topical anesthetic)
Albuminar (plasma protein; colloid)
Serevent (long-acting beta₂-agonist; LABA)
A nurse is administering potassium chloride to treat hypokalemia and prevent dysrhythmias. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H₂ receptor antagonist)
Lasix (loop diuretic)
Klor-Con (electrolyte replacement)
Fosamax (bisphosphonate)
A client is prescribed sodium chloride 0.9% IV for fluid replacement. Which name is commonly used on the IV bag label?
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
Lupron (GnRH agonist)
Zyloprim (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Normal Saline (isotonic crystalloid)
A nurse prepares magnesium sulfate to treat severe hypomagnesemia and prevent torsades de pointes. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Epsom Salt (electrolyte replacement)
Coumadin (vitamin K antagonist; anticoagulant)
Flovent (inhaled corticosteroid)
Proleukin (interleukin; immunotherapy)
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed calcium acetate to bind phosphate in the gut. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Zofran (serotonin 5-HT₃ antagonist)
PhosLo (phosphate binder)
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
Intal (mast cell stabilizer)
A nurse is preparing calcium gluconate IV for a client with hyperkalemia who has ECG changes to stabilize the cardiac membrane. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Nitrostat (nitrate; antianginal)
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
Calgonate (electrolyte replacement)
Protonix (proton pump inhibitor)
A client with dehydration is prescribed 0.9% sodium chloride for IV hydration. Which common label should the nurse recognize?
Tresiba (ultra–long-acting insulin)
Reyataz (protease inhibitor; antiretroviral)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Normal Saline (isotonic crystalloid IV fluid)
A nurse prepares sodium bicarbonate IV for severe metabolic acidosis to raise serum pH. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Neut (systemic alkalinizing agent)
Serevent (long-acting beta2-agonist; LABA)
Fosamax (bisphosphonate)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
A client with severe hypoalbuminemia and third-spacing is prescribed albumin to pull fluid back into the bloodstream. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H2 receptor antagonist)
Albuminar (plasma protein; colloid volume expander)
Lioresal (skeletal muscle relaxant)
Glucotrol (2nd-generation sulfonylurea)
A nurse hangs lactated Ringer’s to replace fluid losses with an isotonic solution. Which common label/abbreviation should the nurse recognize?
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
Tums (antacid; calcium supplement)
LR (isotonic balanced crystalloid IV fluid)
Cogentin (anticholinergic; antiparkinsonian)
A client with life-threatening hyperkalemia is prescribed sodium polystyrene sulfonate to remove potassium through the GI tract. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
Carafate (GI mucosal protectant)
Ventolin (short-acting beta2-agonist; SABA)
Kayexalate (cation-exchange resin)
A client asks for an oral decongestant containing pseudoephedrine to relieve nasal congestion. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Sudafed (sympathomimetic decongestant)
Neo-Synephrine (alpha-1 adrenergic agonist)
Amoxil (aminopenicillin antibiotic)
Flumadine (antiviral; influenza A)
A nurse is preparing to administer phenylephrine nasal spray to reduce nasal mucosal swelling. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Ventolin (SABA bronchodilator)
Neo-Synephrine (alpha-1 adrenergic agonist; decongestant)
Intal (mast cell stabilizer)
Flovent (inhaled corticosteroid)
A client is prescribed amoxicillin for an acute bacterial infection. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Serevent (LABA)
Proleukin (interleukin; immunotherapy)
Amoxil (aminopenicillin antibiotic)
Protonix (proton pump inhibitor)
A client with influenza A is prescribed rimantadine (an older antiviral) as ordered. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pyridium (urinary tract analgesic)
Zestril (ACE inhibitor)
Pepcid (H2 receptor antagonist)
Flumadine (antiviral; influenza A)
A nurse administers albuterol for acute bronchospasm to quickly open the airways. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Ventolin (short-acting beta2-agonist; SABA)
Serevent (LABA)
Flovent (inhaled corticosteroid)
Xolair (anti-IgE monoclonal antibody)
A nurse reviews a prescription for salmeterol to help prevent bronchospasm as a long-acting bronchodilator. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Atrovent (anticholinergic bronchodilator)
Serevent (long-acting beta2-agonist; LABA)
Intal (mast cell stabilizer)
Reglan (prokinetic; antiemetic)
A client with COPD is prescribed ipratropium inhalation to decrease bronchoconstriction and secretions. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Carafate (GI mucosal protectant)
Flonase (intranasal corticosteroid)
Atrovent (anticholinergic bronchodilator)
Zofran (serotonin 5-HT3 antagonist)
A nurse teaches a client to rinse the mouth after using fluticasone inhalation to reduce the risk of thrush. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Ventolin (SABA)
Timoptic (beta-blocker; antiglaucoma)
Protonix (PPI)
Flovent (inhaled corticosteroid)
A client with allergic asthma is prescribed omalizumab to reduce IgE-mediated reactions. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Xolair (anti-IgE monoclonal antibody)
Intal (mast cell stabilizer)
Reyataz (protease inhibitor)
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
A nurse reviews a prescription for cromolyn to prevent asthma symptoms by stabilizing mast cells (not for acute attacks). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Intal (mast cell stabilizer)
Nitrostat (nitrate; antianginal)
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
A nurse administers lisinopril for hypertension and heart failure to lower blood pressure and decrease workload on the heart. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Lipitor (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; statin)
Toprol-XL (beta-1 selective blocker)
Prinivil (ACE inhibitor)
Aldactone (aldosterone antagonist; potassium-sparing diuretic)
A client with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone to prevent potassium loss while reducing fluid overload. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
Zyloprim (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Aldactone (aldosterone antagonist; potassium-sparing diuretic)
A nurse reviews a prescription for metoprolol to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Lopressor (beta-1 selective blocker)
Cozaar (angiotensin II receptor blocker)
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
Coumadin (vitamin K antagonist; anticoagulant)
A client is prescribed nifedipine for hypertension to relax vascular smooth muscle. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Glucophage (biguanide)
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
Cytotec (prostaglandin E1 analog)
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
A nurse prepares losartan for a client with hypertension to block angiotensin II receptors. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Protonix (PPI)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Cozaar (angiotensin II receptor blocker)
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
A nurse checks apical pulse before administering digoxin for heart failure to improve contractility. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Reglan (prokinetic)
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
A client is prescribed atorvastatin to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Lipitor (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; statin)
Lupron (GnRH agonist)
Reyataz (protease inhibitor)
Proleukin (interleukin)
A nurse provides teaching for warfarin therapy to prevent thromboembolic events. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Nitrostat (nitrate)
Coumadin (vitamin K antagonist; anticoagulant)
Klor-Con (electrolyte replacement)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
A client with pulmonary edema is prescribed furosemide to remove excess fluid. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Cozaar (ARB)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Lasix (loop diuretic)
Zestril (ACE inhibitor)
A nurse administers nitroglycerin for acute chest pain to dilate coronary arteries and reduce preload. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Procardia (calcium channel blocker)
Lanoxin (cardiac glycoside)
Ventolin (SABA)
Nitrostat (nitrate; antianginal)
A nurse prepares to administer heparin to prevent and treat blood clots by inhibiting clot formation. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Hep-Lock (anticoagulant; unfractionated heparin)
Coumadin (vitamin K antagonist)
Argatroban (direct thrombin inhibitor)
Plavix (antiplatelet; P2Y12 inhibitor)
A nurse is preparing insulin aspart for a client with diabetes to cover mealtime glucose spikes (rapid-acting). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin)
NovoLog (rapid-acting insulin)
Lantus (long-acting insulin)
Tresiba (ultra–long-acting insulin)
A nurse prepares regular insulin for IV administration in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Metformin (biguanide)
Glucotrol (sulfonylurea)
Humulin R (short-acting insulin)
Actos (thiazolidinedione)
A nurse teaches a client that NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin used for basal coverage. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Prandin (meglitinide)
Precose (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
NovoLog (rapid-acting insulin)
Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin)
A nurse reviews a prescription for insulin glargine to provide long-acting basal insulin coverage. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Lantus (long-acting insulin)
Humulin R (short-acting insulin)
Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin)
Tresiba (ultra–long-acting insulin)
A client is prescribed insulin degludec for ultra–long-acting basal control. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
NovoLog (rapid-acting insulin)
Tresiba (ultra–long-acting insulin)
Lantus (long-acting insulin)
Humulin R (short-acting insulin)
A nurse administers metformin to a client with type 2 diabetes to decrease glucose production in the liver. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Actos (thiazolidinedione)
Precose (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
Glucophage (biguanide)
Prandin (meglitinide)
A nurse reviews a prescription for glipizide to increase insulin secretion from the pancreas. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin)
NovoLog (rapid-acting insulin)
Prandin (meglitinide)
Glucotrol (2nd-generation sulfonylurea)
A client is prescribed repaglinide to stimulate insulin release around meals (short acting). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Prandin (meglitinide)
Actos (thiazolidinedione)
Precose (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
Glucophage (biguanide)
A nurse provides teaching on pioglitazone to improve insulin sensitivity. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Precose (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
Actos (thiazolidinedione)
Glucotrol (sulfonylurea)
Prandin (meglitinide)
A nurse teaches a client that acarbose works in the gut to slow carbohydrate absorption. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Glucophage (biguanide)
Actos (thiazolidinedione)
Precose (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
NovoLog (rapid-acting insulin)
A client is prescribed ferrous sulfate to treat iron-deficiency anemia and improve hemoglobin. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Metamucil (bulk-forming laxative)
Feosol (iron supplement)
A client with anemia due to chronic kidney disease is prescribed epoetin alfa to stimulate red blood cell production. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Epogen (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent)
Procrit (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent)
Feosol (iron supplement)
Albuminar (colloid volume expander)
A nurse prepares cyanocobalamin for a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Protonix (PPI)
Nascobal (vitamin B12 replacement)
Cytotec (prostaglandin E1 analog)
Reglan (prokinetic)
A provider prescribes alprostadil for erectile dysfunction by causing vasodilation. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Cozaar (ARB)
Caverject (vasodilator; prostaglandin E1)
Lupron (GnRH agonist)
A nurse administers argatroban for anticoagulation in a client with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Coumadin (vitamin K antagonist)
Hep-Lock (unfractionated heparin)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
Acova (direct thrombin inhibitor)
A client with HIV is prescribed atazanavir (a protease inhibitor). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Reyataz (protease inhibitor; antiretroviral)
Retrovir (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
A nurse is reviewing an order for an interleukin medication used in certain cancers to boost immune activity. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Lupron (GnRH agonist)
Proleukin (interleukin; immunotherapy)
Reyataz (protease inhibitor)
Nolvadex (selective estrogen receptor modulator)
A client with HIV is prescribed zidovudine. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Protonix (PPI)
Retrovir (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor)
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
A nurse prepares leuprolide for a client with hormone-sensitive conditions to suppress gonadotropin release over time. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Flomax (alpha-1 blocker)
Cytotec (prostaglandin E1 analog)
Fosamax (bisphosphonate)
Lupron (GnRH agonist)
A client with estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Nolvadex (selective estrogen receptor modulator; SERM)
Lupron (GnRH agonist)
Reyataz (protease inhibitor)
Proleukin (interleukin)
A nurse prepares trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for a client with a urinary tract infection. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
Macrobid (urinary anti-infective)
Monurol (urinary anti-infective)
A client is prescribed nitrofurantoin for an uncomplicated UTI. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pyridium (urinary tract analgesic)
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Macrobid (urinary anti-infective)
Diflucan (antifungal)
A nurse administers cephalexin for a bacterial infection. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Monurol (urinary anti-infective)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
A client with an uncomplicated UTI is prescribed fosfomycin as a single-dose antibiotic. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Monurol (urinary anti-infective)
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Diflucan (antifungal)
A nurse administers fluconazole to treat a yeast infection. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Diflucan (antifungal)
Monurol (urinary anti-infective)
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
A client with dysuria is prescribed phenazopyridine for urinary tract analgesia (symptom relief). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Macrobid (urinary anti-infective)
Pyridium (urinary tract analgesic)
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
A nurse reviews a prescription for tamsulosin to improve urine flow in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Cialis (PDE-5 inhibitor)
Zyloprim (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Cozaar (ARB)
Flomax (alpha-1 adrenergic blocker)
A client with gout is prescribed allopurinol to reduce uric acid production. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Zyloprim (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Flomax (alpha-1 blocker)
Cialis (PDE-5 inhibitor)
Pyridium (urinary analgesic)
A nurse reviews a prescription for tadalafil to treat erectile dysfunction and/or BPH. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Flomax (alpha-1 blocker)
Cialis (PDE-5 inhibitor)
Zyloprim (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
A client is prescribed levofloxacin to treat a bacterial infection. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Bactrim (sulfonamide antibiotic)
Keflex (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Levaquin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
Macrobid (urinary anti-infective)
A nurse administers calcium carbonate to relieve heartburn and supplement calcium. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Protonix (PPI)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
Tums (antacid; calcium supplement)
A client is prescribed psyllium to increase stool bulk and treat constipation. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Metamucil (bulk-forming laxative)
Colace (stool softener)
Imodium (antidiarrheal)
Carafate (GI mucosal protectant)
A nurse prepares pantoprazole to decrease gastric acid secretion for GERD or ulcer prevention. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Protonix (proton pump inhibitor)
Reglan (prokinetic)
Cytotec (prostaglandin analog)
A nurse administers famotidine to reduce stomach acid and manage GERD. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
Reglan (prokinetic)
Pepcid (H2 receptor antagonist)
Carafate (GI mucosal protectant)
A nurse gives metoclopramide to increase gastric emptying and reduce nausea. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Protonix (PPI)
Carafate (GI protectant)
Metamucil (bulk-forming laxative)
Reglan (prokinetic; antiemetic)
A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed sucralfate to coat and protect the ulcer site. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Carafate (GI mucosal protectant)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Protonix (PPI)
Reglan (prokinetic)
A nurse administers loperamide to treat diarrhea by slowing intestinal movement. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
Imodium (antidiarrheal)
Colace (stool softener)
Cytotec (prostaglandin analog)
A client is prescribed ondansetron to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Protonix (PPI)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Zofran (serotonin 5-HT3 antagonist)
Reglan (prokinetic)
A nurse teaches a client that docusate sodium softens stool to prevent straining. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Metamucil (bulk-forming laxative)
Imodium (antidiarrheal)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Colace (stool softener)
A client is prescribed misoprostol to help prevent NSAID-induced gastric ulcers (and it can also cause uterine contractions). Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Cytotec (prostaglandin E1 analog)
Carafate (GI protectant)
Protonix (PPI)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
A nurse administers levodopa/carbidopa to improve movement symptoms in Parkinson’s disease by increasing dopamine effects. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Mirapex (dopamine agonist)
Sinemet (dopamine precursor + decarboxylase inhibitor)
Cogentin (anticholinergic)
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
A client with muscle spasms is prescribed baclofen as a skeletal muscle relaxant. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
Fosamax (bisphosphonate)
Lioresal (skeletal muscle relaxant)
Imitrex (triptan; antimigraine)
A nurse reviews an order for selegiline to help manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms by slowing dopamine breakdown. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Sinemet (dopamine precursor combo)
Mirapex (dopamine agonist)
Lioresal (muscle relaxant)
Eldepryl (MAO-B inhibitor)
A nurse prepares calcitonin for a client with osteoporosis/hypercalcemia to help lower calcium and reduce bone loss. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
Fosamax (bisphosphonate)
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed pramipexole to stimulate dopamine receptors. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Sinemet (dopamine precursor combo)
Mirapex (dopamine agonist)
Cogentin (anticholinergic)
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
A nurse teaches a client to take alendronate on an empty stomach with water and remain upright to prevent esophageal irritation. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
Cytotec (prostaglandin analog)
Fosamax (bisphosphonate)
Metamucil (bulk-forming laxative)
A nurse administers benztropine to help reduce tremors and rigidity associated with Parkinsonism. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Imitrex (triptan)
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
Mirapex (dopamine agonist)
Cogentin (anticholinergic; antiparkinsonian)
A client with an acute migraine is prescribed sumatriptan to constrict cranial blood vessels and relieve headache. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Imitrex (triptan; antimigraine)
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
Sinemet (dopamine precursor combo)
Lioresal (muscle relaxant)
A nurse prepares phenytoin to manage seizure activity by stabilizing neuronal membranes. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Pepcid (H2 blocker)
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
Zofran (5-HT3 antagonist)
Protonix (PPI)
A client is prescribed prednisone to decrease inflammation and suppress immune response. Which trade name should the nurse recognize?
Cytotec (prostaglandin analog)
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
Deltasone (systemic corticosteroid)
Reglan (prokinetic)
