Module 3: Common Medications

Question 1

albuterol

Answer 1

• bronchodilator
• Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb
• nervousness, throat/nasal irritation, muscle aches, tachycardia

Question 2

amlodipine besylate

Answer 2

• antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker
• Norvasc
• dizziness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing

Question 3

amoxicillin

Answer 3

• antibiotic
• Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
• nausea, stomach pain, rash, swollen tongue, vaginal itching

Question 4

aripiprazole

Answer 4

• antipsychotic
• Abilify, Aristada
• nervousness, heartburn, weight gain, appetite change, joint pain, rash/itching/swelling

Question 5

atorvastatin

Answer 5

• antilipemic, statin
• Lipitor
• nausea, runny nose, joint pain

Question 6

azithromycin

Answer 6

• antibiotic
• Zithromax
• stomach pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, diarrhea

Question 7

celecoxib

Answer 7

• anti-inflammatory
• Celebrex
• bloating, sore throat, cold symptoms, dizziness, dysgeusia

Question 8

cephalexin

Answer 8

• antibiotic
• Daxbia, Keflex
• nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, rectal/genital itching

Question 9

ciprofloxacin

Answer 9

• antibiotic
• Cetraxal, Cipro XR, Otiprio, ProQuin XR
• nausea, heartburn, pale skin, tiredness, joint problems

Question 10

clopidogrel

Answer 10

• antiplatelet agent
• Plavix
• nausea, tiredness, dizziness, nosebleed

Question 11

donepezil

Answer 11

• anti-alzheimer’s
• Aricept
• loss of appetite, weight loss, frequent urination, confusion, hallucinations

Question 12

duloxetine

Answer 12

• antidepressant
• Irenka, Cymbalta
• dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, weight loss, difficultly sleeping

Question 13

enoxaparin

Answer 13

• anticoagulant
• Lovenox
• bleeding gums, difficulty breathing, red stool/urine, paralysis, bruising

Question 14

escitalopram

Answer 14

• antidepressant
• Lexapro
• headache, dry mouth, sweating, restlessness, fatigue, insomnia

Question 15

metformin

Answer 15

• hypoglycemic
• Glucophage, Riomet, Glumetza
• heartburn, bloating, weight loss, metallic taste in mouth

Question 16

methylphenidate

Answer 16

• central nervous system stimulant
• Quillivant XR, Daytrana
• nervousness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, weight loss, back pain

Question 17

metoprolol succinate

Answer 17

• antihypertensive, beta blocker
• Lopressor, Toprol XL
• drowsiness, cold hands/feet

Question 18

montelukast

Answer 18

• bronchodilator, leukotriene inhibitor
• Singulair
• upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, runny nose

Question 19

olanzapine

Answer 19

• antipsychotic
• Zyprexa
• dizziness, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, difficulty walking

Question 20

omeprazole

Answer 20

• anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor
• Prilosec OTC, Zegerid
• headache, rash, nausea, lightheadedness, facial swelling, difficulty breathing

Question 21

oxycodone

Answer 21

• opioid (narcotic) analgesic
• Xtampza ER, Oxaydo, Roxicodone
• dry mouth, mood changes, agitation, hallucinations, constipation

Question 22

pioglitazone

Answer 22

• hypoglycemic
• Actos
• chest pain, fatigue, irregular breathing/heartbeat, swelling, changes in vision

Question 23

pravastatin

Answer 23

• antilipemic, statin
• Pravachol
• dizziness, nausea, heartburn, joint pain

Question 24

prednisone

Answer 24

• glucocorticoid
• Rayos, Deltasone
• changes in mood/personality, acne, weak muscles

Question 25

pregabalin

Answer 25

- anticonvulsant - Lyrica - chest pain, cold sweats, cough, chills, numbness in extremities, back pain, blurred vision

Question 26

quetiapine

Answer 26

- antipsychotic - Seroquel - dizziness, joint pain, nausea, weight gain, difficulty concentrating

Question 27

rosuvastatin

Answer 27

- antilipemic, statin - Crestor - muscle pain, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, pancreatitis

Question 28

sildenafil

Answer 28

- erectile dysfunction agent - Viagra, Revatio - dyspepsia, headache, insomnia, nasal congestion

Question 29

simvastatin

Answer 29

- antilipemic, statin - FloLipid, Zocor - stomach pain, headache, memory loss, itchy red skin, tiredness

Question 30

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

Answer 30

- antibiotic - Bactrim, Sulfatrim - black stool, skin blistering, chest pain, chills, tiredness, painful urination, trouble breathing, jaundice

Question 31

tramadol

Answer 31

- analgesic - Ultram, ConZip - sleepiness, nervousness, mood changes, heartburn

Question 32

valsartan

Answer 32

- antihypertensive - Diovan - bloody urine, cold sweats, dizziness, fainting, numbness/tingling in hands/feet, weight gain

Question 33

warfarin

Answer 33

- anticoagulant - Jantoven, Coumadin - joint pain, bloating, severe bleeding, blurred vision, difficulty breathing

Question 34

zolpidem

Answer 34

- sedative-hypnotic (for sleep) - Edluar, Zolpimist, Intermezzo - headache, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, trouble breathing, amnesia, hallucinations

Question 35

esomeprazole

Answer 35

- anti ulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor

Question 36

fenofibrate

Answer 36

- antilipemic

Question 37

fluticasone/salmeterol

Answer 37

- antiasthma, glucocorticoid, bronchodilator

Question 38

furosemide

Answer 38

- diuretic

Question 39

gabapentin

Answer 39

- anticonvulsant

Question 40

hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 40

- diuretic

Question 41

hydrocodone plus acetaminophen

Answer 41

- opioid (narcotic) analgesic

Question 42

insulin

Answer 42

- hypoglycemic

Question 43

levofloxacin

Answer 43

- antibiotic

Question 44

levothyroxine

Answer 44

- thyroid hormone

Question 45

lisinopril

Answer 45

- antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor

Question 46

losartan

Answer 46

- antihypertensive

Question 47

memantine

Answer 47

- anti-Alzheimer's

Question 48

metoprolol tartrate

Answer 48

- antihypertensive, beta blocker