Generic vs. Mechanism of Action

Question 1

Acetaminophen

Answer 1

Aniline derivative with
possible inhibition of
central prostaglandin
synthesis (non-opiate,
non-salicylate)

Question 2

Carisoprodol

Answer 2

Blocks interneuronal
activity

Question 3

Amoxicillin

Answer 3

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Question 4

Cefuroxime

Answer 4

Cephalosporin antibiotic

Question 5

Maraviroc

Answer 5

Chemokine receptor
antagonist that blocks
CCR5 receptor on CD4
T-cells

Question 6

Measles, Mumps and Rubella
vaccine (subcutaneous
injection)

Answer 6

Vaccine

Question 7

Benazepril

Answer 7

Angiotensin converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Question 8

Bisoprolol

Answer 8

Beta 1 selective blocker (BB)

Question 9

Clonidine

Answer 9

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Question 10

Diltiazem

Answer 10

Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

Question 11

Dulaglutide (subcutaneous
injection)

Answer 11

Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist

Question 12

Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel
Ring (vaginal ring)

Answer 12

Gonadotropins suppression

Question 13

Repaglinide

Answer 13

Meglitinide that stimulates release of insulin

Question 14

Dexlansoprazole

Answer 14

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Question 15

Ducosate

Answer 15

Stool softener laxative

Question 16

Clobetasol (Topical)

Answer 16

Synthetic
corticosteroid

Question 17

Colchicine

Answer 17

Anti-inflammatory activity by interfering with neutrophil
migration

Question 18

Ketotifen (Ophthalmic)

Answer 18

Histamine (H1) receptor antagonist

Question 19

Sildenafil

Answer 19

PDE5 Inhibitor

Question 20

Tacrolimus

Answer 20

Immunosuppressant

Question 21

Tizanidine

Answer 21

Alpha adrenergic agonist

Question 22

Benztropine

Answer 22

Anticholinergic activity

Question 23

Modafinil

Answer 23

CNS stimulant

Question 24

Nortriptyline

Answer 24

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

Question 25

Oxcarbazepine

Answer 25

Anticonvulsant – blockade of sensitive sodium channels in neurons