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What is the drug class of Paracetamol?

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Analgesic and antipyretic

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True or False: Ibuprofen is a type of opioid.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Amoxicillin is commonly used to treat __________ infections.

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bacterial

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What is the primary use of Metformin?

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Management of type 2 diabetes

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Which drug class does Simvastatin belong to?

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Statins

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True or False: Aspirin can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication.

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True

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What is the generic name for the brand drug Lipitor?

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Atorvastatin

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What is the main use of Omeprazole?

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Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Which common anticoagulant requires regular INR blood tests?

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Warfarin

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Fill in the blank: The drug class of Fluoxetine is __________.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

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What is the primary action of Lisinopril?

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ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension

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True or False: Metoprolol is used to treat heart failure.

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True

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What is the use of Furosemide?

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Diuretic used to treat edema and hypertension

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Which drug class does Cetirizine belong to?

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Antihistamines

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True or False: Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The primary use of Prednisone is as an __________.

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anti-inflammatory

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What is the drug class of Clopidogrel?

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Antiplatelet

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What is Diazepam commonly prescribed for?

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anxiety

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True or False: Gabapentin is used to treat seizures.

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True

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What is the primary use of Amlodipine?

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Treatment of high blood pressure

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a common medication for asthma.

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Salbutamol

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What is the drug class of Levothyroxine?

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Thyroid hormone replacement

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What is the main use of Ranitidine?

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Reduction of stomach acid

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True or False: Codeine is a non-opioid analgesic.

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False

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Which drug class does Doxycycline belong to?
Tetracycline antibiotics
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What is the use of Sildenafil?
Treatment of erectile dysfunction
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Fill in the blank: Simvastatin is a medication used to treat __________
high cholesterol.
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What is the primary action of Losartan?
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
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True or False: Amiodarone is used to treat arrhythmias.
True
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What is the drug class of Mirtazapine?
Antidepressant
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Which medication is commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart failure?
Carvedilol
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True or False: Sertraline is an SSRI.
True
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What is the use of Hydrochlorothiazide?
Diuretic for high blood pressure
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Fill in the blank: __________ is an antipsychotic medication.
Olanzapine
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What is the primary use of Clonidine?
Management of hypertension
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Which drug class does Fentanyl belong to?
Opioids
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True or False: Amlodipine is a beta-blocker.
False
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What is the brand name for the medication Sertraline?
Zoloft
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What is the main use of Acetylsalicylic acid?
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory
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Fill in the blank: __________ is used to treat allergic reactions.
Diphenhydramine
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What is the drug class of Azithromycin?
Macrolide antibiotics
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Which medication is commonly prescribed for depression?
Escitalopram
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True or False: Metoclopramide is an antiemetic.
True
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What is the primary action of Albuterol?
Bronchodilator
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a medication used to treat osteoporosis.
Alendronate
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What is the drug class of Tamsulosin?
Alpha-1 blockers
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What is the use of Nitroglycerin?
Relief of angina
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True or False: Buspirone is a benzodiazepine.
False
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Which drug class does Rosuvastatin belong to?
Statins
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What is the primary use of Bupropion?
Antidepressant and smoking cessation aid
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a common medication for high blood pressure.
Enalapril
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What is the drug class of Dexamethasone?
Corticosteroid
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What is the use of Meloxicam?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
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True or False: Loratadine is an antihistamine.
True
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What is the primary action of Thiazolidinediones?
Improve insulin sensitivity
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Fill in the blank: __________ is used to manage chronic pain.
Gabapentin
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What is the drug class of Tramadol?
Opioid analgesic
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Which medication is commonly prescribed for migraines?
Sumatriptan
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True or False: Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea.
True
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What is the primary use of Atorvastatin?
Lower cholesterol levels
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a medication used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Sacubitril/valsartan
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What is the drug class of Finasteride?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors
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What is the use of Ezetimibe?
Lower cholesterol levels
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True or False: Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant.
True
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What is the primary action of Insulin?
Regulate blood glucose levels
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Fill in the blank: __________ is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methylphenidate
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What is the drug class of Nystatin?
Antifungal
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Which medication is commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Tiotropium
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True or False: Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
True
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What is the primary use of Isosorbide dinitrate?
Prevent angina attacks

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