Common Home Medications

Question 0

metoclopramide

Reglan (2)

Answer 0

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Nausea

Question 1

cimetidine

Tagamet

[thyme]

Answer 1

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 2

omeprazole

Prilosec

(2)

Answer 2

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 3

pantoprazole

Protonix

Answer 3

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 4

esomeprazole

Nexium

[meadowsweet] (2)

Answer 4

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 5

iansoprazole

Prevacid

[slippery elm] (2)

Answer 5

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 6

clarithromycin

Biaxin

[licorice]

Answer 6

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 7

ranitidine hydrochloride

Zantac

Answer 7

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 8

fludrocortisones acetate

Florinef

Answer 8

Addison disease

Question 9

albuterol

Ventolin, Proventil

[cat’s claw]

Answer 9

Asthma/COPD

Adrenergic bronchodilator

Question 10

cromolyn sodium

Intal

[elder]

Answer 10

Asthma/COPD, Allergies

Cromolyn sodium spray = to prevent an attack - a corticosteroid

Mast cell stabilizer

Question 11

fluticasone propionate

Flonase, Flovent, Azmacort

[lobelia, ma huang]

Answer 11

Asthma/COPD, Allergic reactions

To prevent an attack - a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory

Question 12

fluticasone propionate and salmeterol

Advair

[nettle]

Answer 12

Asthma/COPD

Question 13

ipratropium

Atrovent

Answer 13

Asthma/COPD

Anticholinergic bronchodilator

Question 14

montelukast sodium

Singulair

Answer 14

Asthma/COPD, Allergies

To prevent an attack - a leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 15

prednisone

Answer 15

Asthma/COPD, Allergies

Question 16

salmeterol xinaforte

Serevent

Answer 16

Asthma/COPD

An aerosol bronchodilator - to prevent an attacks

Question 17

theophylline

Bronkodyl, Theodur

Answer 17

Asthma/COPD

Question 18

beclomethasone

Vancerase, Vanceril

Answer 18

Asthma/COPD

Question 19

Alupent

Answer 19

Asthma

Question 20

Maxair

Answer 20

Asthma

Question 21

Primatene

Answer 21

Asthma

Pure epinephrine inhaler

Question 22

Marax

Answer 22

Asthma

Question 23

nedocromil

Tilade

Answer 23

Asthma

To prevent an attack

A corticosteroid

Question 24

Accolate

Answer 24

Asthma To prevent an attack A corticosteroid

Question 25

Spiriva

Answer 25

Emphysema An aerosol bronchodilator To prevent attacks

Question 26

cetrizine hydrochloride Zyrtec [nettle]

Answer 26

Allergies/Allergic reaction An antihistamine

Question 27

fexofenadine hydrochloride Allegra

Answer 27

Allergies/allergic reaction An antihistamine

Question 28

loratadine Claritin, Alavert

Answer 28

Allergies, Allergic reactions An antihistamine

Question 29

nifedipine Alalat, Procardia [hawthorn]

Answer 29

Coronary heart disease - Angina Antihypertensives/vasodilators A calcium channel blocker ESRD

Question 30

amlodipine besylate Norvasc (ginkgo biloba]

Answer 30

Angina Calcium-channel blocker HTN

Question 31

nadolol Corgard [garlic]

Answer 31

Angina Antihypertensives/vasodilators A beta-1 & -2 blocking agents (nonselective)

Question 32

acebutolol Sectral

Answer 32

Beta -1 blocking agents

Question 35

metoprolol (succinate) Lopressor, Toprol-XL

Answer 35

Beta-1 blocking agent Anti hypertensive/vasodilator ESRD

Question 35

labetalol Normodyne, Trandate

Answer 35

Beta-1,2 blocking agents Alpha -1 blocking properties Anti hypertensives/vasodilators

Question 35

propranolol Inderal

Answer 35

Beta - 1,2 blocking agents Angina Antidysrhythmics Anti hypertensives/vasodilators Cirrhosis

Question 36

atenolol Tenormin

Answer 36

Beta-1 blocking agent Antihypertensives/vasodilators ACS

Question 37

diltiazem hydrochloride Cardizem

Answer 37

A calcium channel blocker Angina Anti dysrhythmics Antihypertensives/vasodilators

Question 38

isosorbide dinitrate Isordil, ISO-bud, imdur

Answer 38

Angina

Question 39

ranolazine Ranexa

Answer 39

Angina

Question 40

Sorbitrate

Answer 40

Angina

Question 41

timolol Blocadren

Answer 41

Angina A beta-blocker

Question 42

verapamil Isoptin, Calan

Answer 42

Calcium channel blocker Angina Antihypertensives/vasodilators

Question 43

Mevacor

Answer 43

Lowers cholesterol Angina

Question 44

quinidine gluconate Quinidex, Quinaglute dura-tabs, Cin-Quin, Quinora,

Answer 44

Dysrhythmics/Antidysrhythmics

Question 45

procainamide hydrochloride Pronestyl, procanbid, procan

Answer 45

CHD - dysrhythmics/Antidysrhythmics

Question 46

dsopyramide Rhthmodan, Norpace

Answer 46

CHD - dysrhythmics

Question 47

dofetilide Tikosyn

Answer 47

CHD - dysrhythmics

Question 48

esmolol hydrochloride Mexitil

Answer 48

CHD - dysrhythmics

Question 49

Propafenone hydrochloride Rythmol

Answer 49

CHD - dysrhythmics

Question 50

Coumadin panwarfin, warfin

Answer 50

Anticoagulant | DVT

Question 51

Dicumariol

Answer 51

Anticoagulant

Question 52

heparin Liquiprin

Answer 52

Anticoagulant DVT

Question 53

Aspirin

Answer 53

Anticoagulant

Question 54

digoxin Lanoxin

Answer 54

CHF

Question 55

captopril Capoten

Answer 55

ACE inhibitor Heart failure Antihypertensive/vasodilators ESRD

Question 56

losartan potassium Cozaar

Answer 56

Heart failure

Question 57

spirinolactone Aldactone

Answer 57

Heart failure

Question 58

enalapril Vasotec

Answer 58

ACE inhibitor Anti hypertensives/vasodilators ESRD

Question 59

clonidine Catapres

Answer 59

Inhibits vasomotor center | Anti hypertensives/vasodilators

Question 60

hydralazine Apresoline

Answer 60

Relaxes arteriole smooth muscle Anti hypertensives/vasodilators

Question 61

methyldopa Aldomet

Answer 61

Inhibits vasomotor center | Antihypertensives/vasodilators

Question 62

papaverine Pavabid

Answer 62

Anti hypertensives/vasodilators

Question 63

copidogrel Plavix

Answer 63

ACS | Anticoagulant

Question 64

enoxaparin Lovenox

Answer 64

ACS | DVT

Question 65

chlorithiazide Diuril

Answer 65

Diuretics - CHF

Question 66

Hydrochlorothiazide - HCTZ Hydrodiuril, Esidrix

Answer 66

Diuretics-CHF | HTN

Question 67

Dyazide

Answer 67

Diuretics - CHF

Question 68

Maxide

Answer 68

Diuretics-CHF

Question 69

bumetanide Bumex

Answer 69

Diuretics-CHF ESRD

Question 70

acetazolamide Diamox

Answer 70

Diuretics-CHF A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Question 71

Potassium KCl Slow K

Answer 71

Not really a diuretic but often needed when given diuretics

Question 72

atorvastatin Lipitor

Answer 72

Anticholesterol hyperlipidemia

Question 73

cholestryamine Questran

Answer 73

Anticholesterol

Question 74

niacin Niacor, nicobid

Answer 74

Vitamin Anticholesterol

Question 75

acarbose Precose

Answer 75

Diabetes Delay an enzyme breakdown of starches and sugars which slow sugar absorption

Question 76

chlorpropamide Diabinese

Answer 76

Diabetes Increase insulin secretion by pancreas

Question 77

exenatide Byetta

Answer 77

Diabetes

Question 78

glipizide Glucotrol

Answer 78

Diabetes Increase insulin secretion by pancreas

Question 79

Insulin

Answer 79

Diabetes

Question 80

metformin Glucophage

Answer 80

Diabetes (most common prescribed) Increases cell membrane utilization of insulin and glucose transport It also decreases liver's glucose output

Question 81

miglitol Glyset

Answer 81

Diabetes Delay an enzyme breakdown of starches and sugars which slows sugar absorption

Question 82

nateglinide Starlix

Answer 82

Diabetes Increases insulin release following a mean (taken before a meal)

Question 83

pioglitazone hydrochloride Actos

Answer 83

Diabetes Make cells less resistant to insulin

Question 84

repaglanide Prandin

Answer 84

Diabetes Increases insulin release following a meal Taken before each meal

Question 85

rosiglitazone Avandia

Answer 85

Diabetes Makes cells less resistant to insulin

Question 86

sitagliptin phosphate Januvia

Answer 86

Diabetes Increases insulin production following a mean and decreases release of glucose by the liver between meals

Question 87

Amaryl

Answer 87

Diabetes Increase insulin secretion

Question 88

Glucovance

Answer 88

Diabetes

Question 89

Tolinase

Answer 89

Diabetes old

Question 90

Orinase

Answer 90

Diabetes Old

Question 91

amioglutethimide Cytadren

Answer 91

Cushing's Syndrome

Question 92

calcitriol Calcijex, Rocoltrol

Answer 92

ESRD

Question 93

calcium acetate PhosLo

Answer 93

ESRD

Question 94

epoetin Epogen, Procrit

Answer 94

ESRD

Question 95

sevelamer Renagel

Answer 95

ESRD

Question 96

lisinopril Zestril

Answer 96

HTN

Question 97

valsartan Diovan

Answer 97

HTN

Question 98

propylthiouracil

Answer 98

Hyperthyroidism

Question 99

sodium iodide 131l, Iodotrope

Answer 99

Hyperthyroidism

Question 100

levothyroxine Levothroid, Synthroid

Answer 100

Hypothyroidism

Question 101

hydralazine Apresoline

Answer 101

HTN

Question 102

hydrocortisone Solu-Cortef (crisis)

Answer 102

Addison disease

Question 103

disulfiram Antabuse

Answer 103

Alcohol abuse

Question 104

naltrexone ReVia

Answer 104

Alcohol abuse

Question 105

donepezil Aricept

Answer 105

Alzheimer's disease

Question 106

galantamine Razadye

Answer 106

Alzheimer's disease

Question 107

memantine Namenda

Answer 107

Alzheimer's disease

Question 108

rivastigmine Exelon

Answer 108

Alzheimer's disease

Question 109

megestrol acetate Megace

Answer 109

Anorexia and/or cachexia

Question 110

alprazolam Xanax

Answer 110

Anxiety disorder

Question 111

buspirone BuSpar

Answer 111

Anxiety disorder

Question 112

diazepam Valium

Answer 112

Anxiety disorder

Question 113

amphetamine sulfate Adderall

Answer 113

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 114

lithium Eskalith

Answer 114

Bipolar disorder

Question 115

olanzapine Zyprexa

Answer 115

Bipolar disorder

Question 116

resperidone Risperdal

Answer 116

Bipolar disorder

Question 117

quetiapine fumarate Seroquel

Answer 117

Bipolar disorder

Question 118

valproic acid Depakene

Answer 118

Bipolar disorder

Question 119

ziprasidone Geodon

Answer 119

Bipolar disorder

Question 120

furosemide Lasix

Answer 120

Cirrhosis

Question 121

spirinolactone Aldactone

Answer 121

Cirrhosis

Question 122

lactulose Cephulac

Answer 122

Cirrhosis

Question 123

neomycin sulfate

Answer 123

Cirrhosis

Question 124

bisacodyl Dulcolax, Fleets, Correctol

Answer 124

Constipation

Question 125

calcium polycarbophil Fiberall, Ex-Lax

Answer 125

Constipation

Question 126

magnesium hydroxide Milk of magnesia

Answer 126

Constipation

Question 127

dsospirenone & ethinyl estradol Yaz

Answer 127

Contraception

Question 128

norelgestromin & ethinyl estradol Ortho Evra

Answer 128

Contraception

Question 129

esmolol hydrochloride Brevibloc

Answer 129

CHD - dysrhythmics

Question 130

flecainide Tambocor

Answer 130

CHD- Dysrhythmics

Question 131

ezetimbe Zetia

Answer 131

Hyperlipidemia

Question 132

gemfibrozil Lopid

Answer 132

Hyperlipidemia

Question 133

lovastatin Mevacor

Answer 133

Hyperlipidemia

Question 134

pravastatin sodium Pravachol

Answer 134

Hyperlipidemia

Question 135

simvastatin Zocor

Answer 135

Hyperlipidemia

Question 136

rosuvastatin calcium

Answer 136

Crestor

Question 137

duloxetine hydrochloride Cymbalta

Answer 137

Depression

Question 138

dupropion Wellbutrin

Answer 138

Depression

Question 139

escitalopam oxalate Lexapro

Answer 139

Depression

Question 140

fluoxetine Prozac

Answer 140

Depression

Question 141

imipramine Tofranil

Answer 141

Depression

Question 142

paroxetine hydrochloride Paxil

Answer 142

Depression

Question 143

sertraline hydrochloride Zoloft

Answer 143

Depression

Question 144

amitroptyline Elavil

Answer 144

Depression

Question 145

vanlafaxine hydrochloride Effexor

Answer 145

Depression

Question 146

citalopram hydrobromoide Celexa

Answer 146

Depression

Question 147

diphenoxylate hydrochloride & atropine Lomotil

Answer 147

Diarrhea

Question 148

loperamide Imodium, kaopectate

Answer 148

Diarrhea

Question 149

carbamazepine Tegretol

Answer 149

Epilepsy

Question 150

clonazepam Klonopin

Answer 150

Epilepsy

Question 151

gabapentin Neurontin, Gabarone

Answer 151

Epilepsy

Question 152

oxcarbazepine Trileptal

Answer 152

Epilepsy

Question 153

phenobarbital Luminal

Answer 153

Epilepsy

Question 154

phenytoin Dilantin

Answer 154

Epilepsy

Question 155

tiagabine hydrochloride Gabitril

Answer 155

Epilepsy

Question 156

topiramate Topamax

Answer 156

Epilepsy

Question 157

valproate sodium Depakene, Deakote

Answer 157

Epilepsy

Question 158

zonisamide Zonegran

Answer 158

Epilepsy

Question 159

alprostadil Edex, Muse

Answer 159

Erectile dysfunction

Question 160

sildenafil Viagra

Answer 160

Erectile dysfunction

Question 161

tadalafil Cialis

Answer 161

Erectile dysfunction

Question 162

vardenafil Levitra

Answer 162

Erectile dysfunction

Question 163

acetylsalicylic acid Asprin, Bufferin

Answer 163

Fever

Question 164

acetaminophen Tylenol

Answer 164

Fever

Question 165

ibuprofen Motrin, Advil, Pediprofen

Answer 165

Fever

Question 166

allopurinol Zyloprim

Answer 166

Gout

Question 167

colchicines Colgout

Answer 167

Gout

Question 168

febuxostat Uloric

Answer 168

Gout

Question 169

sulfinpyrazone Antazone, Anturane

Answer 169

Gout

Question 170

adefovir Hepsera

Answer 170

Hepatitis

Question 171

immune globulin

Answer 171

Hepatitis

Question 172

ribavirin Virazole

Answer 172

Hepatitis

Question 173

enfuvirtide Fuzeon

Answer 173

HIV

Question 174

indinavir Crixivan

Answer 174

HIV

Question 175

nevirapine Viramune

Answer 175

HIV

Question 176

saquinavir Fortivase

Answer 176

HIV

Question 177

zidovudine AZT

Answer 177

HIV

Question 178

cinacalcet Sensipar

Answer 178

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 179

amoxicillin clavulanate Augmentin

Answer 179

Infection

Question 180

azithromycin Zithromax

Answer 180

Infection

Question 181

ciprofloxacin Cipro

Answer 181

Infection

Question 182

co-trimoxazole Septra, Bactrim

Answer 182

Infection

Question 183

erythromycin ethylsuccinate EES

Answer 183

Infection

Question 184

levoloxacin Levaquin

Answer 184

Infection

Question 185

cephalexin Keflex

Answer 185

Infection

Question 186

chorionic gonadatropin APL

Answer 186

Infertility

Question 187

clominphene citrate Clomid

Answer 187

Infertility

Question 188

menotropins Pergonal

Answer 188

Infertility