Lesson 5

Question 1

Namenda

Answer 1

Memantine
Dementia
-used for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease

Question 2

Paxil

Answer 2

Paroxetine
SSRI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder

Question 3

Elavil

Answer 3

Amitriptyline
Antidepressant
-is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used to treat depression, anxiety, and pain. It is available as a tablet or capsule

Question 4

Phenergan

Answer 4

Promethazine
Allergy and motion sickness
-used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes

Question 5

Adderall XR

Answer 5

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
ADHD (DEA Schedule II)
-used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy

Question 6

Rhinocort AQ

Answer 6

Budesonide nasal
Allergy symptoms
-used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms

Question 7

Nasacort AQ

Answer 7

Triamcinolone
Allergy symptoms
-used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny, stuffy, or itchy nose

Question 8

Astelin

Answer 8

Azelastine
Allergy symptoms
-used to relieve nasal symptoms caused by allergies or other conditions

Question 9

Cheratussin AC

Answer 9

Guaifenesin/Codeine
Relieve coughs
-used to help loosen mucus and calm coughs in adults and older children

Question 10

Tessalon Perles

Answer 10

Benzonatate
Relieve coughs
-used to reduce cough that is caused by the common cold or bronchitis

Question 11

Relpax

Answer 11

Eletriptan
Migraine treatment
-used to relieve migraine pain and symptoms, such as nausea and sensitivity to light and sound

Question 12

Imitrex

Answer 12

Sumatriptan
Migraine treatment
-used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches

Question 13

Abilify

Answer 13

Aripiprazole
Antipsychotic
-used to treat schizophrenia and irritability associated with autistic disorder

Question 14

Requip

Answer 14

Ropinirole
Parkinson’s disease/Restless leg syndrome
-used for the treatment of restless legs syndrome(RLS) and Parkinson’s disease

Question 15

Mirapex

Answer 15

Pramipexole
Parkinson’s disease/Restless leg syndrome
-used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control

Question 16

Ciprodex Otic

Answer 16

Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone
Eye infections
-used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce swelling and redness of the eye

Question 17

Avelox

Answer 17

Moxifloxacin
Bacterial Infections
-fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections

Question 18

Chantix

Answer 18

Varenicline
Dry eye syndrome
-used for the smoking cessation and for the treatment of dry eye syndrome

Question 19

Xopenex HFA

Answer 19

Levalbuterol
Asthma/COPD
-used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems

Question 20

Combivent

Answer 20

Albuterol/Ipratropium
Asthma/COPD
-used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 21

Seroquel

Answer 21

Quetiapine
Antipsychotic
-used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder

Question 22

Zyprexa

Answer 22

Olanzapine
Antipsychotic
-an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Question 23

Trileptal

Answer 23

Oxcarbazepine
Antiepileptic
-used alone or in combination with other medications to control certain types of seizures in adults and children

Question 24

Celexa

Answer 24

Citalopram
SSRI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression and anxiety

Question 25

Wellbutrin XL

Answer 25

Bupropion NDRI Antidepressant/Smoking Cessation -used for the treatment of depression, seasonal affective disorder, and smoking cessation

Question 26

Armour Thyroid

Answer 26

Thyroid Desiccated Hypothyroidism -used to treat hypothyroidism and other various thyroid-related health concerns for children and adults

Question 27

Arimidex

Answer 27

Anastrozole Breast cancer -used to treat all stages of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in post menopausal women

Question 28

Humulin N

Answer 28

Insulin Isophane Diabetes -used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus

Question 29

Vitamin D

Answer 29

Ergocalciferol Hypoparathyroidism -indicated for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia

Question 30

Desyrel

Answer 30

Trazodone SARI Antidepressant -used for the treatment of depression and insomnia

Question 31

Suboxone

Answer 31

Buprenophine/Naloxone Opioid dependence treatment -used for the treatment of opioid (narcotic) dependence

Question 32

Lunesta

Answer 32

Eszopiclone Sleep Aid -used to treat insomnia by affecting chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems

Question 33

Risperdal

Answer 33

Risperidone Mental/mood disorders -treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some symptoms of autism

Question 34

Geodon

Answer 34

Ziprasidone Mental/mood disorders -treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain

Question 35

Altace

Answer 35

Ramipril Hypertension and Hypertension attack -used to lower blood pressure and to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and increase survival in heart failure patients after a heart attack

Question 36

Vytorin

Answer 36

Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Cholesterol -reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body

Question 37

Zantac

Answer 37

Ranitidine Heartburn/GERD -H2 antagonist used to reduce stomach acid and treat ulcers and GERD

Question 38

Provigil

Answer 38

Modafinil Obstructive sleep apnea -treats excessive tiredness caused by narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder

Question 39

Aricept

Answer 39

Donepezil Alzheimer’s disease treatment -used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease