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Significance of Routine Medications Quiz

routine medication list

MLCS nurse consultants have long been aware that the routine medication list included in the medical record can provide clues to chronic and pre-existing medical conditions. Changes in the routine medication list from one date of treatment to the next can be helpful in identifying missing records. For example, a change or addition of a new rheumatoid arthritis medication in-between primary physician and orthopedic visits may be an indication of a treatment with a rheumatologist.

Another concern with evaluating the significance of medications is being aware of the number of medications that may be prescribed for very different conditions. For example, tricyclic anti-depressant amitriptyline may be prescribed for chronic pain or sleep.

Check your knowledge of multiple-use medications:

1. Blood pressure medication Prazosin is also used to treat:

A. Blood clots
B. Restless leg syndrome
C. PTSD
D. Too slow heart rate

2. Zyban used for smoking cessation is the same drug as:

A. Chantix
B. Bupropion
C. Bumex
D. Wellbutrin
E. Bumetanide

3. Neurontin is used for which of the following conditions:

A. Nerve pain
B. Epilepsy
C. Migraine prevention
D. Bipolar disorder
E. Shingles pain
F. Restless leg syndrome

4. One would most likely see Carbidopa/ Levodopa prescribed for:

A. Alzheimer’s disease
B. Traumatic brain injury
C. Parkinson’s disease
D. Side effects of anti-psychotic medication
E. Flu

5. Pregabalin on a routine medication list could suggest which of the following conditions:

A. Diabetic neuropathy
B. Seizure
C. Heart murmur
D. Atrial fibrillation
E. Fibromyalgia

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