Top 100 Drug List (List 1)

Question 1

1. Lisinopril

Answer 1

Brand Name: Prinivil/Zestril
Classification: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Primary Use: Hypertension

Question 2

2. Atorvastatin

Answer 2

Brand Name: Lipitor
Classification: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Primary Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Question 3

3. Levothyroxine

Answer 3

Brand Name: Synthroid
Classification: Thyroid Hormone
Primary Use: Hypothyroidism

Question 4

4. Metformin Hydrochloride

Answer 4

Brand Name: Glucophage
Classification: Biguanide Oral Antidiabetic
Primary Use: Type 2 Diabetes

Question 5

5. Amiodipine

Answer 5

Brand Name: Norvasc
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Primary Use: Hypertension

Question 6

6. Metoprolol

Answer 6

Brand Name: Lopressor
Classification: Beta Blocker
Primary Use: Hypertension

Question 7

7. Omeprazole

Answer 7

Brand Name: Prilosec
Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Primary Use: GERD

Question 8

8. Simvastatin

Answer 8

Brand Name: Zocor
Classification: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Primary Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Question 9

9. Losartan Potassium

Answer 9

Brand Name: Cozaar
Classification: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Primary Use: Hypertension

Question 10

10. Albuterol

Answer 10

Brand Name: Proventil/Ventolin
Classification: Bronchodilator
Primary Use: Asthma Rescue Inhaler

Question 11

11. Gabapentin

Answer 11

Brand Name: Neurontin
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Primary Use: Neuropathy
DEA Schedule: C V depending on state

Question 12

12. Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 12

Brand Name: Microzide
Classification: Thiazide Diuretic
Primary Use: Hypertension

Question 13

13. Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Answer 13

Brand Name: Lortab/Norco/Vicodin
Classification: Opioid Combo Analgesic
Primary Use: Severe Pain
DEA Schedule: C II

Question 14

14. Sertraline Hydrochloride

Answer 14

Brand Name: Zoloft
Classification: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Primary Use: Antidepressant

Question 15

15. Fluticasone

Answer 15

Brand Name: Flonase
Classification: Inhaled Corticosteroid
Primary Use: Allergic Rhinitis

Question 16

16. Montelukast

Answer 16

Brand Name: Singulair
Classification: Oral Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Primary Use: Asthma

Question 17

17. Furosemide

Answer 17

Brand Name: Lasix
Classification: Loop Diuretic
Primary Use: Hypertension

Question 18

18. Amoxicillin

Answer 18

Brand Name: Amoxil
Classification: Antibiotic
Primary Use: Bacterial Infection

Question 19

19. Pantoprazole Sodium

Answer 19

Brand Name: Protonix
Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Primary Use: GERD

Question 20

20. Escitalopram Oxalate

Answer 20

Brand Name: Lexapro
Classification: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Primary Use: Antidepressant

Question 21

21. Alprazolam

Answer 21

Brand Name: Xanax
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Primary Use: Antianxiety
DEA Schedule: C III

Question 22

22. Prednisone

Answer 22

Brand Name: Deltasone
Classification: Corticosteroid
Primary Use: Inflammation

Question 23

23. Bupropion

Answer 23

Brand Name: Wellbutrin/Zyban
Classification: Aminoketone Antidepressant
Primary Use: Antidepressant/Smoking Cessation

Question 24

24. Pravastatin Sodium

Answer 24

Brand Name: Pravachol
Classification: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Primary Use: Antihypercholesterolemia

Question 25

25. Acetominophen

Answer 25

Brand Name: Tylenol
Classification: Antipyretic /Analgesic
Primary Use: Pain