Common Medications

Question 1

What is the generic name for Xanax?

Answer 1

alprazolam

Alprazolam is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders.

Question 2

What condition does Norvasc (amlodipine) treat?

Answer 2

high blood pressure or cardiac conditions

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker.

Question 3

What is the use of Moxatag (amoxicillin)?

Answer 3

Treats infection caused by bacteria

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic.

Question 4

What mental health conditions does Abilify (aripiprazole) treat?

Answer 4

psychosis, depression

Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic.

Question 5

What type of medication is Tenormin (atenolol)?

Answer 5

Beta blocker

Atenolol is used to treat hypertension.

Question 6

What is Lipitor (atorvastatin) used for?

Answer 6

Treats high cholesterol

Atorvastatin is a statin medication.

Question 7

What does Zithromax (azithromycin) treat?

Answer 7

infection caused by bacteria

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic.

Question 8

What is the purpose of Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)?

Answer 8

Prescribed to prevent opioid withdrawal

Suboxone is a combination medication.

Question 9

What conditions does Wellbutrin (bupropion) treat?

Answer 9

Treats depression, also used for smoking cessation

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant.

Question 10

What is Celebrex (celecoxib) used for?

Answer 10

Treats pain

Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Question 11

What does Aricept (donepezil HCI) treat?

Answer 11

Treats dementia

Donepezil is used to improve cognitive function.

Question 12

What conditions does Cymbalta (duloxetine) address?

Answer 12

Treats depression and anxiety disorders

Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

Question 13

What is Lexapro (escitalopram) prescribed for?

Answer 13

Treats depression and anxiety

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Question 14

What is the use of Nexium (esomeprazole)?

Answer 14

Treats gastric reflux, heartburn

Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor.

Question 15

What is the generic name for Enbrel?

Answer 15

etanercept

Enbrel is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 16

What is the trade name for furosemide?

Answer 16

Lasix

Lasix is a diuretic that treats hypertension and heart failure.

Question 17

What condition does gabapentin treat?

Answer 17

seizures and nerve pain

Gabapentin is used to treat conditions related to seizures and nerve pain.

Question 18

What is the trade name for metformin?

Answer 18

Glucophage

Glucophage is used to treat diabetes.

Question 19

What is hydrochlorothiazide commonly used to treat?

Answer 19

hypertension and heart failure

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic.

Question 20

What type of medication is hydrocodone?

Answer 20

narcotic analgesic

Hydrocodone is used as a pain reliever.

Question 21

What is the trade name for insulin glargine?

Answer 21

Lantus

Lantus is administered subcutaneously to treat diabetes.

Question 22

What condition does levetiracetam treat?

Answer 22

seizures

Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication.

Question 23

What is the purpose of levothyroxine?

Answer 23

treats hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone replacement.

Question 24

What type of medication is lisinopril?

Answer 24

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Lisinopril is used to treat hypertension.

Question 25

What is the use of loratadine?

Answer 25

antihistamine ## Footnote Loratadine is commonly used for allergy relief.

Question 26

What is losartan classified as?

Answer 26

Angiotensin receptor blocker ## Footnote Losartan is used to treat hypertension.

Question 27

What condition does metoprolol treat?

Answer 27

hypertension and heart failure ## Footnote Metoprolol is a beta blocker.

Question 28

What is the trade name for montelukast?

Answer 28

Singulair ## Footnote Singulair is used to treat asthma.

Question 29

What is the use of olanzapine?

Answer 29

treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder ## Footnote Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication.

Question 30

What is the trade name for omeprazole?

Answer 30

Prilosec ## Footnote Prilosec treats gastric reflux and heartburn.

Question 31

What does oxycodone treat?

Answer 31

pain ## Footnote Oxycodone is an analgesic.

Question 32

What is the purpose of pantoprazole?

Answer 32

reduces stomach acid ## Footnote Pantoprazole is used to treat conditions related to excess stomach acid.

Question 33

What condition does phenytoin treat?

Answer 33

seizures ## Footnote Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant.

Question 34

What is the trade name for rosuvastatin?

Answer 34

Crestor ## Footnote Crestor is used to treat high cholesterol.

Question 35

What is salmeterol used for?

Answer 35

asthma ## Footnote Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist.

Question 36

What does sertraline HCI treat?

Answer 36

depression ## Footnote Sertraline is an antidepressant.

Question 37

What is the trade name for simvastatin?

Answer 37

Zocor ## Footnote Zocor is used to treat high cholesterol.

Question 38

What does tamsulosin treat?

Answer 38

urinary disorders related to an enlarged prostate ## Footnote Tamsulosin is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Question 39

What is the use of triamcinolone acetonide?

Answer 39

treats inflammatory conditions ## Footnote Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid.

Question 40

What is the trade name for valsartan?

Answer 40

Diovan ## Footnote Diovan is an angiotensin receptor blocker for hypertension.

Question 41

What is the purpose of varenicline?

Answer 41

used for smoking cessation ## Footnote Varenicline helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Question 42

What is the trade name for zolpidem?

Answer 42

Ambien ## Footnote Ambien is used to treat insomnia.

Question 43

What is the trade name for sertraline HCl?

Answer 43

Zoloft

Question 44

What is the generic name for Zoloft?

Answer 44

sertraline HCl