Medication names and functions

Question 1

Voltaren

Answer 1

(Diclofenac) topical gel NSAID used for the relief of osteoarthritis in the knees, ankles, elbows, wrists. Pain relief

2 refills
3 tubes for upper extremity
5 tubes for lower extremity
3 tubes for a foot problem

Question 2

Pennsaid

Answer 2

(diclofenac) topical gel NSAID used for the relief of osteoarthritis in the knees, ankles, elbows, wrists. Pain relief

2 refills

Question 3

Flector patch

Answer 3

(diclofenac) NSAID patch used for osteoarthritis and joint pain

60 patches, every 12 hours, can’t get wet, 2 refills

Question 4

Celebrex

Answer 4

(celecoxib) NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain

60 pills, 200 mg, QD-BID, 2 refills

Question 5

Diclofenac

Answer 5

(chemical name for Pennsaid, Voltaren, Flector patch)

60 pills, 75 mg, BID, 2 refills

Question 6

Ibuprofin

Answer 6

(Advil, Motrin) 90 pills, 800 mg, TID, 2 refills

Question 7

Mobik

Answer 7

(meloxicam) NSAID, analgesic, and fever reducer.

30 pills, 15 mg, QID, 2 refills

Question 8

Meloxicam

Answer 8

(Mobik trade name) NSAID, analgesic, and fever reducer.

30 pills, 15 mg, QID, 2 refills

Question 9

Baclofen

Answer 9

GABA derivative that acts as a muscle relaxer

10 mg, QID, 40 tablets, no refils

Question 10

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 10

(trade name Flexeril) 5 mg, TID, 40 tablets, no refills

Question 11

Flexeril

Answer 11

(chemical name cyclobenzaprine) muscle relaxer commonly used to treat skeletal muscle spasms

5 mg, TID, 40 tablets, no refills

Question 12

Lorzone

Answer 12

(chlorzoxazone) centrally acting muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms and pain. Typically used for daytime muscle tightness

375 or 750 mg, TID, 40 pills, no refills

Question 13

Skelaxin

Answer 13

(metaxalone) muscle relaxant used to relax muscles and relieve pain from sprains and strains

800 mg, TID, 40 tablets, no refills

Question 14

Zanaflex

Answer 14

(tizanadine) muscle relaxant used to treat spasms, cramping, and muscle tightness

4 mg, TID, 40 tablets, no refills

Question 15

Bactrim DS

Answer 15

(cotrimoxazole) an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and fungal infections

1 every 12 hours (doctor will specify how much)

Question 16

Keflex

Answer 16

(cefalexin) antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections

QID (doctor will specify how many days)

Question 17

Hydrocodone

Answer 17

painkiller; semi-synthetic opioid derived from codeine

325 mg, 30 tablets, 1-2 every 4-6 hours, no refills

Question 18

Percoset

Answer 18

combination of oxycodone/paracetamol; narcotic pain reliever for acute pain

325 mg, 30 pills, 1-2 every 4-6 hours, no refills

Question 19

Tramadol

Answer 19

(trade name Ultram) moderate painkiller used for acute pain

50 mg, 30 pills, 1-2 every 6 hours, no refills

Question 20

Tylenol 3

Answer 20

(co-codamol) painkiller made from codeine phosphate and paracetamol

30 pills, 1-2 every 4-6 hours