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1
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What is the generic name for Lipitor?

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Atorvastatin

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True or False: Metformin is used to treat diabetes.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Levothyroxine is ______.

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Synthroid

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What class of drug is Lisinopril?

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ACE inhibitor

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Which drug is commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart failure?

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Lisinopril

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What is the mechanism of action of Statins?

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Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase

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What is the primary use of Amlodipine?

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To treat high blood pressure and angina

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True or False: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor.

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True

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What is the brand name for Simvastatin?

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Zocor

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Which drug is indicated for the treatment of asthma?

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Albuterol

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What is the generic name for the drug commonly known as Advil?

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Ibuprofen

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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Sertraline is ______.

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Zoloft

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What is the primary indication for the use of Warfarin?

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Anticoagulation

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Which medication is classified as a benzodiazepine?

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Diazepam

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True or False: Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels.

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True

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What is the generic name for the drug known as Plavix?

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Clopidogrel

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What is the primary use of Furosemide?

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To treat edema and hypertension

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18
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Which medication is an opioid analgesic?

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Hydrocodone

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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Metformin is ______.

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Glucophage

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What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs?

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Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin

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Which drug is used to treat high cholesterol?

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Atorvastatin

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What is the generic name for the drug known as Nexium?

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Esomeprazole

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True or False: Amoxicillin is a type of antibiotic.

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True

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What is the primary indication for the use of Gabapentin?

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Neuropathic pain and seizures

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Which medication is indicated for treating depression?
Sertraline
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Cetirizine is ______.
Zyrtec
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What is the generic name for the drug commonly known as Crestor?
Rosuvastatin
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What is the primary use of Clonazepam?
Anxiety and seizure disorders
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True or False: Insulin is used to treat Type 2 diabetes only.
False
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What is the mechanism of action of beta blockers?
Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
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Which drug is commonly used as a blood thinner?
Warfarin
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Prozac?
Fluoxetine
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Alendronate is ______.
Fosamax
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What is the primary indication for the use of Prednisone?
Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant
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Which medication is used to treat heartburn and GERD?
Omeprazole
36
True or False: Montelukast is an anti-inflammatory medication.
False
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Cialis?
Tadalafil
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What is the primary use of Duloxetine?
Depression and anxiety
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Which drug is indicated for the treatment of hypertension?
Amlodipine
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What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Zithromax?
Azithromycin
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True or False: Ranitidine is used to reduce stomach acid.
True
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What class of drug is Metoprolol?
Beta blocker
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Which medication is indicated for treating seizures?
Gabapentin
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What is the primary use of Sildenafil?
Erectile dysfunction
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Clopidogrel is ______.
Plavix
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What is the mechanism of action of diuretics?
Increasing urine production
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Which drug is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders?
Diazepam
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Advair?
Fluticasone and Salmeterol
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True or False: Tamsulosin is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
True
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What is the primary indication for the use of Loratadine?
Allergic rhinitis
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Which medication is classified as a corticosteroid?
Prednisone
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Atorvastatin is ______.
Lipitor
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Effexor?
Venlafaxine
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What is the primary use of Nitroglycerin?
Angina relief
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Which drug is an antiplatelet agent?
Aspirin
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True or False: Fentanyl is considered a non-opioid pain reliever.
False
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What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
Inhibiting gastric acid secretion
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Zoloft?
Sertraline
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What is the primary indication for the use of Trazodone?
Depression
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Dexamethasone is ______.
Decadron
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Which medication is often prescribed for chronic pain?
Gabapentin
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Coumadin?
Warfarin
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True or False: Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of diuretic.
True
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What is the primary use of Nifedipine?
Hypertension and angina
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Which drug is used to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Tiotropium
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Azithromycin is ______.
Zithromax
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What is the mechanism of action of anticoagulants?
Inhibiting blood coagulation
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Abilify?
Aripiprazole
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True or False: Duloxetine can be used for neuropathic pain.
True
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What is the primary indication for the use of Tramadol?
Pain relief
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Which medication is indicated for treating allergic reactions?
Diphenhydramine
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What is the brand name for the drug known as Metoprolol?
Lopressor
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Rivaroxaban is ______.
Xarelto

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