Anti depressants
This SSRI is commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety and is sold under the brand name Zoloft.
What is sertraline?
This penicillin‑class antibiotic is commonly used to treat ear and respiratory infections.
What is amoxicillin?
This ACE inhibitor is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
What is lisinopril?
This schedule includes drugs with low abuse potential such as cough syrups containing codeine.
What is Schedule V?
This law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to patients when dispensing prescriptions.
What is OBRA ’90?
This class of antidepressants works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
What is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
This class of antibiotics works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis
What are beta‑lactam antibiotics?
This class of antihypertensives works by blocking angiotensin II from binding to its receptor.
What are angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
This stimulant used to treat ADHD is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
What is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
This federal law regulates the manufacturing and dispensing of controlled substances
What is the Controlled Substances Act?
This antidepressant is also approved for smoking cessation and has a lower risk of sexual side effects
What is bupropion?
This macrolide antibiotic is often used for respiratory infections and sexually transmitted infections.
What is azithromycin?
A common side effect of calcium channel blockers like amlodipine is this condition.
What is peripheral edema?
This opioid analgesic is a Schedule II drug commonly used for moderate to severe pain
What is oxycodone?
This classification refers to a medication that does not require a prescription.
What is over‑the‑counter (OTC)?
A serious risk associated with many antidepressants in children and adolescents is this boxed warning
What is an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors?
Inappropriate use of antibiotics can contribute to this global public health issue.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This antihypertensive drug class lowers blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and cardiac output.
What are beta blockers?
Schedule II medications are distinguished by this prescription requirement.
What is no refills allowed?
This regulation protects patient health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA?
This older class of antidepressants can cause anticholinergic side effects and cardiac toxicity.
What are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
This black box warning is associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin.
What is an increased risk of tendon rupture?
ACE inhibitors can cause this potentially life‑threatening reaction involving swelling of the face and airway
What is angioedema?
This federal agency enforces laws related to controlled substances in pharmacies
What is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
By law, controlled substance prescriptions must include this information to be valid.
What are the prescriber’s DEA number?