List 7

Question 1

Metronidazole

Answer 1

Flagyl- AB to fight infection of skin, vagina, stomach, joints, respiratory tract

Question 2

Miconazole

Answer 2

Micatin- treats skin infections such as ringworm, athletes foot, jock itch, candiadiasis

Question 3

Mirtazapine

Answer 3

Remeron- antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder

Question 4

Misoprostol

Answer 4

Cytotec- to reduce risk of stomach ulcers when on NSAIDS

Question 5

Mometasone nasal

Answer 5

Nasonex- prevent seasonal allergies- adults and kids over 12 and nasal polyps

Question 6

Mometasone Cr/Ung

Answer 6

Elocom- reduce inflammation, itching and skin irritation in psoriasis and allergic eczema

Question 7

Moxifloxacin

Answer 7

Avelox tabs/ Vigamox opth- bacterial infections

Question 8

Mupirocin Cr/Ung

Answer 8

Bactroban- AB prevents bacterial growth on skin, impetigo, and staph infections

Question 9

Naproxen

Answer 9

Naprosyn- treats pain/ inflammation of arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, gout, menstrual cramps, spondylitis

Question 10

Naratriptan

Answer 10

Amerge- headache, pain ,sound/light sensitivity, nausea/vom in migraine

Question 11

Nebivolol

Answer 11

Bystolic- treats hypertension

Question 12

Nifedipine

Answer 12

Adalat- prevent certain types of chest pain

Question 13

Nimodipine

Answer 13

Nimotop- reduces problems associated with certain bleeding of brain

Question 14

Nitroglycerin patch

Answer 14

Nitro-dur- treat chest pain and lower blood pressure during surgery

Question 15

Nitroglycerin (tab and spray)

Answer 15

Nitrostat, Nitrolingual pump spray- under tongue for acute chest pain

Question 16

Nizatidine

Answer 16

Axid- treat and prevent stomach and intestine ulcers from coming back once healed, GERD

Question 17

Norelgestromin + ethinyl estradiol

Answer 17

Evra- contraceptive patch to prevent pregnancy

Question 18

Norfloxacin

Answer 18

Noroxin- treats certain bacterial infections such as UTI

Question 19

Nystatin

Answer 19

Ratio-nystatin- treats fungal infections (yeast) of mouth and stomach

Question 20

Ofloxacin

Answer 20

Ocuflox- treat and prevent eye infections such as conjuctivitis and corneal ulcers

Question 21

Olanzapine

Answer 21

Zyprexa- treats symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia/ bipolarism

Question 22

Olmesartan

Answer 22

Olmetec- mild to moderate high blood pressure

Question 23

Omeprazole

Answer 23

Losec- stomach ulcers, heartburn, GERD, Zollinger-Ellis syndrome

Question 24

Ondansetron

Answer 24

Zofran- nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or meds to treat cancer

Question 25

Oseltamivir

Answer 25

Tamiflu- influenza A and B in those 2 weeks and older, may prevent if given after exposure before symptoms

Question 26

Oxybutynin

Answer 26

Ditropan/Ditropan XL- treats spasms of overactive bladder, frequent urination and incontinence

Question 27

Paliperidone

Answer 27

Invega- treats schizophrenia in patients over 12

Question 28

Pancrealipase

Answer 28

Cotazym- digestive enzyme that breaks down and digests fat, starch, and protein

Question 29

Pantoprazole sodium

Answer 29

Pantoloc- stomach and intestinal ulcers, GERD

Question 30

Pantoprazole Magnesium

Answer 30

Tecta- stomach and intestinal ulcers, GERD

Question 31

Paroxetine

Answer 31

Paxil- OCD, depression, anxiety, PTSD and pre-mentrual dysphoric

Question 32

Penicillin V (potassium)

Answer 32

Pen VK- antibiotics effective against staph and strep

Question 33

Perindopril

Answer 33

Coversyl- high blood pressure

Question 34

Phenytoin

Answer 34

Dilantin- prevent and control seizures and also helps in certain irregular heartbeat cases

Question 35

Pimecrolimus

Answer 35

Elidel- treats severe atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Question 36

Posaconazole

Answer 36

Posanol- yeast infections and prevents serious fungal infections in weakened immune systems of those over 13

Question 37

Pravastatin Sodium

Answer 37

Pravachol- lower cholesterol and triglycerides

Question 38

Prednisone

Answer 38

Generics- allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders