Common Prescription Drugs

Question 1

Clopidogrel

Answer 1

Trade Name: Duoplavin
Classification: Antiplatelet
Indications: Risk of blood clots

Question 2

Phenytoin

Answer 2

Trade Name: Dilantin
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Seizure Control

Question 3

hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 3

Trade name: Accuretic
Classification: Diuretic
Indications: Hypertension and swelling from water retention

Question 4

Ramipril

Answer 4

Trade Name: Altace
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Indications: high blood pressure

Question 5

Peridopril

Answer 5

Trade Name: Aceon
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Indications: high blood pressure

Question 6

Methylphenidate

Answer 6

Trade name: Ritalin
Classification: Stimulant
Indications: Attention Deficit Disorder

Question 7

Zopiclone

Answer 7

Trade name: Imovane
Classification: non benzodiazepine hypnotic
Indications: Insomnia

Question 8

Aripiprazole

Answer 8

Trade name: Ablify
Classification: Atypical Antipsychotic
Indications: Mood and Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder

Question 9

Pregablin

Answer 9

Trade name: Lyrica
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Nerve Damage Pain, fibromyalgia, some seizure disorders

Question 10

Pantoprazole

Answer 10

Trade name: Pantoloc
Classification: Proton pump inhibitor
Indications: GERD, Acid Reflux

Question 11

Venlafaxine

Answer 11

Trade Name: Effexor
Classification: SNRI
Indications: Mood Disorder

Question 12

Oxycodone

Answer 12

Trade Name: Endocet
Classification: Opioid
Indications: Moderate to sever pain

Question 13

Metroprolol

Answer 13

Trade Name: Lopressor
Classification: beta blocker
Indications: Hypertension, angina

Question 14

Semaglutide

Answer 14

Trade Name: Ozempic
Classification: GLP-1 agonist
Indications: Type 2 diabetes, weight management

Question 15

Escitalopram

Answer 15

Trade Name: Cipralex
Classification: SSRI
Indications: Mood Disorders

Question 16

Bisoprolol

Answer 16

Trade Name: Zebata
Classification: Beta-1 adrenergic blocking agent
Indications: Hypertension

Question 17

Acetylsalicylic Acid

Answer 17

Trade Name: Zoprin
Classification: Salicylate
Indications: Pain, fever, inflammation, migraines, reduce risk of major cardiac events

Question 18

Amlodipine

Answer 18

Trade Name: Norvasc
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Indications: Hypertension, Angina

Question 19

Furosemide

Answer 19

Trade Name: Lasix
Classification: Loop Diuretic
Indications: Hypertension, Edema

Question 20

Sertraline

Answer 20

Trade Name: Zoloft
Classification: SSRI
Indications: Mood Disorders

Question 21

Levothyroxine

Answer 21

Trade Name: Synthroid
Classification: Hormone
Indications: Hypothyroidism

Question 22

Methadone

Answer 22

Trade Name: Methadose
Classification: Opioid analgesic
Indications: Severe pain, Treatment of opioid addiction

Question 23

Nabilone

Answer 23

Trade Name: Cesamet
Classification: Cannabinoid
Indications: Antiemetic, AN adjunct analgesic for neuropathic pain

Question 24

Sildenafil

Answer 24

Trade Name: Viagara
Classification: Phosphodiestrease inhibitor
Indications: Erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension

Question 25

Counmadin

Answer 25

Trade Name: Warfarin Classification: Anti- coagulant Indications: PE/DVT/MI/A-Fib Valve replacement

Question 26

Tamsulosin

Answer 26

Trade Name: Flomax Classification: Alpha-adrenoceptor agonist Indications: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 27

Degludec

Answer 27

Trade Name: Tresiba Classification: Long acting insulin Indications: Improve glycemic control

Question 28

Lamotrigine

Answer 28

Trade Name: Lamictal Classification: Anticonvulsant Indications: Siezure disorder, Bipolar

Question 29

Fluticasone Furoate

Answer 29

Trade Name: Trelegy Classification: Corticosteroid, Anticholinergic, Beta 2 agonist Indications: COPD, Athsma

Question 30

Amitriptyline

Answer 30

Trade Name: Elavil Classification: Tricyclic antidepressant Indications: Depression, Chronic Pain syndrome, Insommnia

Question 31

Salbutamol

Answer 31

Trade Name: Ventolin Classification: Adrenergic Bronchodialator Indications: Bronchoconstriction

Question 32

Rosuvastatin

Answer 32

Trade Name: Crestor Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Indications: Hyperlipidemia

Question 33

Empagliflozin

Answer 33

Trade Name: Jardiance Classification: SGLT-2 inhibitor Indications: Type 2 diabetes

Question 34

Lisdexamfetamine

Answer 34

Trade Name: Vyvanse Classification: Stimulant Indications: ADD, Severe ED

Question 35

Apixaban

Answer 35

Trade Name: Eliquis Classification: Anticoagulant Indications: DVT/PE prevent clots

Question 36

Atorvastatin

Answer 36

Trade Name: Lipitor Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Indications: hyperlipidemia

Question 37

RivRivaroxban

Answer 37

Trade Name: Xarelto Classification: Anticoagulant Indications: DVT/PE Prevents blood clots

Question 38

Metformin

Answer 38

Trade Name: Glucophage Classification: Biguanide Indications:Type 2 diabetes, Insulin resistance

Question 39

Candesartan

Answer 39

Trade Name: Atacand Classification: Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker Indications: Hypertension

Question 40

Bupropion

Answer 40

Trade Name: Wellbutrin Classification: Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor Indications: MDD, SAD Smoking cessation

Question 41

Duloxetine

Answer 41

Trade Name: Cymbalta Classification: SNRI Indications: Depression, Anxiety, Neuropathic pain, Stress, Incontinence

Question 42

Carvedilol

Answer 42

Trade Name: Coreg Classification: Nonselective adrenergic blocker Indications: Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure

Question 43

Tadalafil

Answer 43

Trade Name: Cialis Classification: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Indications: Erectile Dysfunction, Pulmonary Hypertension

Question 44

Amiodarone

Answer 44

Trade Name: Cordarone Classification: Anti-arrhythmic Indications: Ventricular arrythmias, A-fib

Question 45

Dabigatran

Answer 45

Trade Name: Pradaxa Classification: Direct thrombin inhibitor Indications: DVT/PE/A-Fib

Question 46

Rabeprazole

Answer 46

Trade Name: Pariet Classification: PPI Indications: GERD, Gastric Ulcer

Question 47

Trazadone

Answer 47

Trade Name: Desyrel Classification: SARI Indications: MDD, insomnia

Question 48

Diltiazem

Answer 48

Trade Name: Cardizem Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker Indications: Hypertension, A-fib

Question 49

Dialproex

Answer 49

Trade Name: Epival Classification: Anticonvulsant Indications: Siezure disorder, Bipolar disorder