QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027
Epoetin (Epogen) - CORRECT ANSWER--antianemic
-maintains and elevates RBCs
-use with anemia
-increase hct
-reduction of need for transfusions after surgery
Famotidine (Pepcid) - CORRECT ANSWER--H2 receptor antagonist, anti-ulcer agent
-treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers
-management of GERD
-treatment for heartburn, acid ingestion and sour stomach
-decreased secretion of gastric acid
Fentanyl (Sublimaze) - CORRECT ANSWER--Opioid Analgesic, schedule II
-supplement in anesthesia
-control pain
Furosemide (Lasix) - CORRECT ANSWER--loop diuretic
, -mobilization of fluid
-decrease BP
-use for edema due to HF, hepatic impairment, or renal disease. HTN
Gentamicin (cidomycin) - CORRECT ANSWER--anti-infective
-prevention of infective endocarditis
Haloperidol (Haldol) - CORRECT ANSWER--Antipsychotic
-diminishes s/s of psychosis
-improved behavior
Heparin - CORRECT ANSWER--Anticoagulant
-prevention of thrombus formation
-prevention of extension of existing thrombi
-prevention of DVT and PE
Hydralazine (Apresoline) - CORRECT ANSWER--antihypertensive, vasodilator
-lower BP in HTN pts, and decreased afterload in pts with HF.
Levetiracetam (Keppra) - CORRECT ANSWER--Anticonvulsant
-decrease incidence and severity of seizures
Ketorolac (Tordal) - CORRECT ANSWER--nonsteriod anti-inflammatory agent, non opioid
-short term management of pain
Lactulose (Kristalose) - CORRECT ANSWER--laxative