Home Meds

Question 1

Atorvastatin

Answer 1

Statin
Treats high cholesterol

Question 2

Levothyroxine

Answer 2

Hormone
Treats hypothyroidism

Question 3

Metformin

Answer 3

Biguanide
Prevents production of glucose (Type II Diabetes)

Question 4

Lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestril)

Answer 4

ACE inhibitor
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure

Question 5

Amlodipine

Answer 5

Calcium Channel Blocker Hypertension

Question 6

Metoprolol

Answer 6

Beta Blocker
Hypertension

Question 7

Omeprazole
(Prilozec, Losec)

Answer 7

Proton Pump Inhibitor
Decreases stomach acid.
Treats GERD, gastric ulcers etc

Question 8

Losartan
(Cozar)

Answer 8

ARB
Treats hypertension

Question 9

Gabapentin
(Neurontin)

Answer 9

Anticonvulsants
Treats Epilepsy and Nerve pain

Question 10

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 10

Diuretic
Treat CHF

Question 11

Sertraline
(Zoloft)

Answer 11

SSRI
Antidepressant, PTSD, OCD

Question 12

Simvastatin
(Zocor)

Answer 12

Statin
Treats high cholesterol

Question 13

Escitalopram
(Lexapro, Cipralex)

Answer 13

SSRI
Antidepressant, PTSD, OCD

Question 14

Rosuvastatin

Answer 14

Statin
Treats high cholesterol

Question 15

Bupropion
(Wellbutrin, Zyban)

Answer 15

Antidepressant

Question 16

Furosemide

Answer 16

Loop Diuretic
Treats CHF

Question 17

Pantoprazole

Answer 17

Proton pump inhibitor
Treats GERD

Question 18

Trazodone

Answer 18

Antidepressant (SARI)
Anxiety and Depression

Question 19

Fluticasone
(Flonase)

Answer 19

Corticosteroid
Stuffy and runny nose

Question 20

Fluoxetine

Answer 20

SSRI
Antidepressant

Question 21

Carvedilol
(Coreg)

Answer 21

Beta Blocker
Treats Hypertension

Question 22

Duloxetine

Answer 22

SSRI
Antidepressant

Question 23

Meloxicam

Answer 23

NSAID
treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis

Question 24

Clopidogrel
(Plavix)

Answer 24

Anti-platelet
Increased risk of heart attack or stroke

Question 25

Prednisone

Answer 25

Corticosteroid Arthritis, blood disorders, asthma

Question 26

Citalopram

Answer 26

SSRI Antidepressant

Question 27

Pravastatin

Answer 27

Statin Treats high blood pressure

Question 28

Tramadol

Answer 28

Opioid analgesic Treats moderate to severe pain

Question 29

Alprazolam

Answer 29

Benzo Treats anxiety and depression

Question 30

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 30

Skeletal muscle relaxant Treats muscle injuries

Question 31

Amoxicillian

Answer 31

Penicillin Antibiotic Treats bacterial infections

Question 32

Methylphenidate

Answer 32

CNS stimulant Treats ADHD

Question 33

Allopurinol

Answer 33

Xanthine oxidase inhibitors Used for kidney stones

Question 34

Venlafaxine

Answer 34

SNRI (selective serotonin and norepi reuptake inhibitor) Treats depression

Question 35

Clonazepam

Answer 35

Benzo Treats seizure disorders

Question 36

Glipizide

Answer 36

Sulfonylureas Type II Diabetes

Question 37

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Answer 37

ACE Inhibitor Treats hypertension

Question 38

Ramipril (Altace)

Answer 38

ACE Inhibitor Treats hypertension

Question 39

Olmesartan (Benicar)

Answer 39

ARB Treats hypertension