Medication/week #5

Question 1

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO

Answer 1

generic: ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
classification: oral contraceptive

dosage form: TABS

extra info: will always be give 28 TABS

Question 2

ACCUPRIL

Answer 2

generic: quinapril
classification: antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)

dosage form: TABS 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg

Question 3

DETROL, DETROL LA

Answer 3

generic: tolterodine
classification: urinary tract drug (not infection, it is a disease)

dosage form: 1mg TABS, 4mg CAPS

extra info: usually taken by older women

Question 4

LAMICTAL

Answer 4

generic: lamotrigine
classification: anticonvulsant

dosage form: LIQUID, TABS 125mg, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg

Question 5

FLEXERIL

Answer 5

generic: cyclobenzaprine
classification: muscle relaxant, muscle spassims

extra info: schedule 5, not addictive

Question 6

WELLBUTRIN, WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN XL

Answer 6

generic: bupropion
classification: antidepressant, smoking deterrent, anti anxiety

dosage form: TABS 150mg, 300mg

Question 7

ACIPHEX

Answer 7

generic: rabeprazole
classification: proton pump inhibitor ( stomach acid)

dosage form: CAPS, comes in a stock bottle of 30

Question 8

PHENERGEN, PROMETHEGAN

Answer 8

generic: promethazine
classification: cough suppressant, anti-nausea, anti-histamine (vomiting/nausea)

dosage form: LIQUID, TABS 37.5mg, oral disintegrating TABS

extra info: purple drink, hi tech, and syrup are red flags

Question 9

SEPTRA, BACTRIM

Answer 9

generic: trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole
classification: combination antibiotic

dosage form: TAB, LIQUID

Question 10

ALLOPRIM, ZYLOPRIM

Answer 10

generic: allopurinol
classification: anti-gout drugs (gout is arthritis/inflammation of the big toe) pain, swollen, and redness

dosage form: INJ, TABS 100mg, 300mg

extra info: alloprim is INJ, zyloprim is TAB

Question 11

ADDERALL XR

Answer 11

generic: amphetamine mixtures
classification: central nervous system stimulant (CNS)/ADHD

dosage form: TABS, CAPS

extra info: schedule 2 medication

Question 12

PAXIL

Answer 12

generic: paroxetine
classification: antidepressant(SSRI)

dosage form: TABS 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

Question 13

TOPAMAX

Answer 13

generic: topiramate
classification: anti-convulsant, weight loss, migraines, and bipolar(mood swings)

dosage form: TABS

Question 14

ALLEGRA

Answer 14

generic: fexofenadine
classification: anti-histamine (allergies)

dosage form: TABS, LIQUID

extra info:RX, OTC, BTC, (behind the counter)/ contains sudafed, regulated to 9g
red flag: asking for sudafed products or “boxing”

Question 15

FLONASE, FLOVENT

Answer 15

generic: fluticasone propionate
classification: glucocorticoid

dosage form: FLONASE(nasal spray), FLOVENT (inhaler)