Pharmacology for Technicians Flashcards
(125 cards)
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What is the generic name for Tylenol?
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Acetaminophen
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What is the brand name for ibuprofen?
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Advil Motrin
3
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What is the generic name for Lipitor?
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Atorvastatin
4
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What is the brand name for metformin?
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Glucophage
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What is the generic name for Nexium?
A
Esomeprazole
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What drug class is lisinopril?
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ACE inhibitor
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What drug class is metoprolol?
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Beta-blocker
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What drug class is simvastatin?
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
9
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What is the primary indication for warfarin?
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Anticoagulation (blood clot prevention)
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What is the primary indication for albuterol?
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Bronchodilation for asthma/COPD
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What is the mechanism of action for aspirin?
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Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes
12
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What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults?
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4000 mg (4 grams)
13
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What drug interaction occurs with warfarin and aspirin?
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Increased bleeding risk
14
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What foods should be avoided with warfarin?
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Foods high in vitamin K (leafy greens)
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What is the antidote for warfarin overdose?
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Vitamin K (phytonadione)
16
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What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
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N-acetylcysteine
17
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What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?
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Flumazenil
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What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
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Naloxone (Narcan)
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What drug class is lorazepam?
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Benzodiazepine
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What drug class is morphine?
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Opioid analgesic
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What is the generic name for Xanax?
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Alprazolam
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What is the generic name for Ativan?
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Lorazepam
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What is the generic name for OxyContin?
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Oxycodone
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What is the generic name for Vicodin?
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Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
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What DEA schedule is morphine?
Schedule II (C-II)
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What DEA schedule is lorazepam?
Schedule IV (C-IV)
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What DEA schedule is codeine cough syrup?
Schedule V (C-V)
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What drugs are Schedule I?
Heroin LSD marijuana (no accepted medical use)
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What characterizes Schedule II drugs?
High abuse potential accepted medical use severe dependence
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What is the generic name for Prozac?
Fluoxetine
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What drug class is fluoxetine?
SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
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What is the generic name for Zoloft?
Sertraline
33
What is the generic name for Wellbutrin?
Bupropion
34
What drug class is amitriptyline?
Tricyclic antidepressant
35
What is the generic name for Risperdal?
Risperidone
36
What drug class is risperidone?
Atypical antipsychotic
37
What is the generic name for Dilantin?
Phenytoin
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What drug class is phenytoin?
Anticonvulsant
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What is the therapeutic range for phenytoin?
10-20 mcg/mL
40
What is the generic name for Coumadin?
Warfarin
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What lab test monitors warfarin therapy?
INR (International Normalized Ratio)
42
What is the therapeutic INR range for most indications?
2.0-3.0
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What is the generic name for Plavix?
Clopidogrel
44
What drug class is clopidogrel?
Antiplatelet agent
45
What is the generic name for Norvasc?
Amlodipine
46
What drug class is amlodipine?
Calcium channel blocker
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What is the generic name for Lasix?
Furosemide
48
What drug class is furosemide?
Loop diuretic
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What electrolyte imbalance can furosemide cause?
Hypokalemia (low potassium)
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What is the generic name for Zestril?
Lisinopril
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What side effect is common with ACE inhibitors?
Dry cough
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What is the generic name for Toprol XL?
Metoprolol succinate
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What is the difference between metoprolol tartrate and succinate?
Tartrate is immediate-release
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What is the generic name for Protonix?
Pantoprazole
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What drug class is pantoprazole?
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
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What is the generic name for Prilosec?
Omeprazole
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What is the generic name for Pepcid?
Famotidine
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What drug class is famotidine?
H2 receptor antagonist
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What is the generic name for Zantac?
Ranitidine
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What is the generic name for Synthroid?
Levothyroxine
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What condition does levothyroxine treat?
Hypothyroidism
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When should levothyroxine be taken?
On empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast
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What is the generic name for Januvia?
Sitagliptin
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What drug class is sitagliptin?
DPP-4 inhibitor
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What is the generic name for Lantus?
Insulin glargine
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What type of insulin is glargine?
Long-acting basal insulin
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What is the generic name for Humalog?
Insulin lispro
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What type of insulin is lispro?
Rapid-acting insulin
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What is regular insulin also called?
Short-acting or rapid-acting insulin
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What is NPH insulin?
Intermediate-acting insulin
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What is the generic name for Advair?
Fluticasone/salmeterol
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What drug classes are in Advair?
Corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist
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What is the generic name for Ventolin?
Albuterol
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What is the generic name for Spiriva?
Tiotropium
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What drug class is tiotropium?
Long-acting anticholinergic
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What is the generic name for Singulair?
Montelukast
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What drug class is montelukast?
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
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What is the generic name for Zyrtec?
Cetirizine
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What drug class is cetirizine?
Second-generation antihistamine
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What is the generic name for Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine
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What side effect is common with diphenhydramine?
Sedation/drowsiness
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What is the generic name for Flonase?
Fluticasone nasal spray
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What is the generic name for Amoxil?
Amoxicillin
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What drug class is amoxicillin?
Penicillin antibiotic
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What is the generic name for Augmentin?
Amoxicillin/clavulanate
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What is the purpose of clavulanate in Augmentin?
Beta-lactamase inhibitor (prevents antibiotic resistance)
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What is the generic name for Z-pak?
Azithromycin
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What drug class is azithromycin?
Macrolide antibiotic
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What is the generic name for Cipro?
Ciprofloxacin
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What drug class is ciprofloxacin?
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
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What serious side effect can occur with fluoroquinolones?
Tendon rupture
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What is the generic name for Keflex?
Cephalexin
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What drug class is cephalexin?
First-generation cephalosporin
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What is the generic name for Bactrim?
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
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What drug class is Bactrim?
Sulfonamide antibiotic combination
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What is the generic name for Diflucan?
Fluconazole
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What drug class is fluconazole?
Antifungal (triazole)
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What is the generic name for Valtrex?
Valacyclovir
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What drug class is valacyclovir?
Antiviral
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What condition does valacyclovir treat?
Herpes simplex and herpes zoster
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What is the generic name for Tamiflu?
Oseltamivir
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What does oseltamivir treat?
Influenza A and B
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What is the generic name for Lyrica?
Pregabalin
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What DEA schedule is pregabalin?
Schedule V (C-V)
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What is the generic name for Neurontin?
Gabapentin
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What conditions do gabapentin and pregabalin treat?
Neuropathic pain seizures fibromyalgia
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What is the generic name for Celebrex?
Celecoxib
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What drug class is celecoxib?
COX-2 selective NSAID
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What advantage do COX-2 inhibitors have?
Lower risk of GI bleeding compared to traditional NSAIDs
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What is the generic name for Voltaren?
Diclofenac
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What is the generic name for Naprosyn?
Naproxen
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What is the generic name for Toradol?
Ketorolac
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What is unique about ketorolac?
Injectable NSAID for severe pain
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What is the generic name for Flexeril?
Cyclobenzaprine
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What drug class is cyclobenzaprine?
Muscle relaxant
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What is the generic name for Soma?
Carisoprodol
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What DEA schedule is carisoprodol?
Schedule IV (C-IV)
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What is the generic name for Ambien?
Zolpidem
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What DEA schedule is zolpidem?
Schedule IV (C-IV)
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What is the generic name for Lunesta?
Eszopiclone
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What drug class are zolpidem and eszopiclone?
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z-drugs)
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What is the generic name for Trazodone?
Trazodone (generic name is the same)
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What is trazodone commonly used for off-label?
Sleep aid (despite being an antidepressant)
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What is the generic name for Viagra?
Sildenafil
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What drug class is sildenafil?
PDE5 inhibitor
