Chapter 2 - Top 200 Medications

Question 1

Quetiapine Fumarate

Answer 1

Brand: Seroquel
Class: Antipsyphotic
Indication: Mood disorders
Schedule: NCLM

Question 2

Lisinopril

Answer 2

Brand: Prinivil
Class: ACEi
Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 3

Atorvastatin

Answer 3

Brand: Lipitor
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage
Contraindication: Pregnancy category X
Indication: Cholesterol lowering
Schedule: NCLM

Question 4

Levothyroxine

Answer 4

Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl
Class: Thyroid hormone
Indication: Hypothyroidism
Schedule: NCLM

Question 5

Metformin

Answer 5

Brand: Glucophage
Class: Biguanide
Indication: Diabetes
Schedule: NCLM

Question 6

Amlodipine

Answer 6

Brand: Norvasc
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 7

Metoprolol tartrate

Answer 7

Brand: Lopressor
Class: Beta-blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 8

Metoprolol succinate

Answer 8

Brand: Toprol XL
Class: Beta-blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 9

Omeprazole

Answer 9

Brand: Prilosec
Class: PPI
Drug Interaction: Can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel
Indication: Acid reflux/ GERD
Schedule: NCLM

Question 10

Simvastatin

Answer 10

Brand: Zocor
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor/
Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage
Contraindication: Pregnancy category X
Indication: Cholesterol lowering
Schedule: NCLM

Question 11

Losartan potassium

Answer 11

Brand: Cozaar
Class: ARB
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 12

Albuterol

Answer 12

Brand: ProAir HFA, Ventolin
Class: Beta agonist
Indication: Bronchodilator, asthma
Schedule: NCLM

Question 13

Gabapentin

Answer 13

Brand: Neurotin
Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizures
Schedule: V

Question 14

Hypochlorothiazide

Answer 14

Brand: Microzide
Class: Thiazide diuretic
Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 15

Hypocodone/APAP

Answer 15

Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
Class: Opioid analgesic combination
Drug Interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression
Indication: Pain reliever
Schedule: II

Question 16

Sertraline

Answer 16

Brand: Zoloft
Class: SSRI
Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs
Indication: Antidepressant
Schedule: NCLM

Question 17

Fluticasone

Answer 17

Brand: Flonase
Class: Nasal steroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Schedule: NCLM

Question 18

Montelukast

Answer 18

Brand: Singulair
Class: Leukotriene modulator
Indication: Asthma treatment
Schedule: NCLM

Question 19

Furosemide

Answer 19

Brand: Lasix
Class: Loop of Henle diuretic
Drug Interactions:
1. Can increase Digoxin activity
2. Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM

Question 20

Amoxicillin

Answer 20

Brand: Amoxil
Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Drug Interactions:
1. Reduce effectiveness of birth control
2. Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants
Indication: Bacterial infection
Schedule:NCLM

Question 21

Pantoprazole Sodium

Answer 21

Brand: Protonix
Class: PPI
Drug Interaction: Can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel
Indication: Acid reflux/GERD
Schedule: NCLM

Question 22

Acetaminophen

Answer 22

Brand: Tylenol
Class: Anti-pyretic, analgesic
Indication: Pain relief
Schedule: NCLM

Question 23

Citalopram

Answer 23

Brand: Celexa
Class: SSRI
Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs
Indication: Antidepressant
Schedule: NCLM

Question 24

Mixed Amphetamine Salts

Answer 24

Brand: Adderall
Class: Stimulant
Indication: ADHD
Schedule: II

Question 25

Ibuprofen

Answer 25

**Brand:** Motrin **Class:** NSAID **Drug Interactions:** 1. Can lead to higher lithium levels 2. Can lead to higher Methotrexate levels **Interaction:** Increased risk of bleeding with Coumadin **Contraindication:** Pregnancy category X **Indication:** Pain/ Inflammation relief **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 26

Carvedilol

Answer 26

**Brand:** Coreg **Class:** Beta blocker **Indication:** Antihypertensives **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 27

Trazodone

Answer 27

**Brand:** Desyrel **Class:** SSRI **Interaction:** Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs **Indication:** Antidepressant, sleep **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 28

Fluoxetine

Answer 28

**Brand:** Prozac **Class:** SSRI **Indication:** Antidepressant **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 29

Tramadol

Answer 29

**Brand:** Ultram **Class:** Opioid analgesic **Drug Interaction:** Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression **Indication:** Pain relief **Schedule:** IV

Question 30

Rosuvastatin

Answer 30

**Brand:** Crestor **Class:** HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor **Food Interaction:** Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage **Contraindication:** Pregnancy category X **Indication:** Cholesterol lowering **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 31

Ranitidine

Answer 31

**Brand:** Zantac **Class:** H2RA **Indication:** Acid reflux, GERD **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 32

Insulin Glargine

Answer 32

**Brand:** Lantus **Class:** Long acting insulin **Indication:** Diabetes agent **Schedule:** NCLM REFRIGERATE

Question 33

Clopidogrel

Answer 33

**Brand:** Plavix **Class:** P2Y12 Inhibitor, Anti-platelet **Drug Interaction:** PPIs can reduce effectiveness **Indication:** Clot prevention **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 34

Venlafaxine

Answer 34

**Brand:** Effexor **Class:** SNRI **Interaction:** Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs **Indication:** Antidepressant **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 35

Clonazepam

Answer 35

**Brand:** Klonopin **Class:** Benzodiazepine **Drug Interaction:** Opioids can cause respiratory depression **Contraindication:** Pregnancy category D **Indication:** Anxiety, Sedative **Schedule:** IV

Question 36

Propranolol

Answer 36

**Brand:** Inderal **Class:** Beta blocker **Indication:** Antihypertensive **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 37

Zolpidem Tartrate

Answer 37

**Brand:** Ambien **Class:** Sedative **Indication:** Sleep **Schedule:** IV

Question 38

Tamsulosin

Answer 38

**Brand:** Flomax **Class:** Alpha blocker **Indication:** Enlarged prostate **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 39

Aspirin

Answer 39

**Brand:** Bayer **Class:** NSAID, Anti-platelet **Drug Interactions:** 1. Can lead to higher lithium levels 2. Can lead to higher Methotrexate levels **Interaction:** Increased risk of bleeding with Coumadin **Indication:** Pain relief, clot prevention **Schedule:** NCLM

Question 40

Antenolol

Answer 40

**Brand:** Tenormin **Class:** Beta blocker **Indication:** Antihypertensive **Schedule:** NCLM