Brand/Gernic
What is the generic name for Lexapro?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Sertraline
C. Escitalopram
D. Citalopram
C. Escitalopram
Losartan is part of which classification?
A. Calcium Channel Blocker
B. Diuretic
C. ARB
D. ACE Inhibitor
C. ARB
Which side effect is most closely associated with statin medications and warrants prompt medical evaluations if persistent?
A. Sedation
B. Muscle pain and tenderness
C. Weight Gain
D. Cough
B. Muscle pain and tenderness
Which class of central nervous system depressants should not be used with alcohol due to risk of respiratory depression?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. PDE-5 Inhibitors
C. Stimulants
D. Diuretics
A. Benzodiazepines
Which insulin is classified as long-acting and works for about 24 hours?
A. Humalog
B. Novolog
C. Humulin R
D. Lantus
D. Lantus
What is the generic name for Humalog?
A. Insulin aspart
B. Insulin lispro
C. Insulin glargine
D. Insulin regular
B. Insulin lispro
Which class does Ativan belong to?
A. Benzodiazepine
B. Beta Blocker
C. Antipsychotic
D. Opioid
A. Benzodiazepine
Which medication class is most likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), such as tremors or rigidity, especially with long-term use?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. SSRIs
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Antipsychotics
D. Antipsychotics
Which class of drugs is contraindicated with St. John's Wort due to interaction affecting drug metabolism?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Diuretics
C. Proton Pump Inhibitors
D. Statins
D. Statins
Which medication is typically taken on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast?
A. Synthroid
B. Glucophage
C. Neurontin
D. Zocor
A. Synthroid
What is the brand name for Omnicef?
A. Cefdinir
B. Cephalexin
C. Azithromycin
D. Amoxicillin
A. Cefdinir
Amlodipine is a member of what drug class?
A. ACE Inhibitor
B. Beta Blocker
C. ARB
D. Calcium Channel Blocker
D. Calcium Channel Blocker
Which medication class may cause potassium levels to increase, particularly when used alone or in combination with diuretics?
A. Beta Blockers
B. ARBs
C. CCB
D. Antihistamines
B. ARBs
Which medication class is contraindicated with nitrates due to risk of severe hypotension?
A. Diuretics
B. Antipsychotics
C. PDE-5 Inhibitors
D. Antihistamines
C. PDE-5 Inhibitors
Under federal law, what DEA schedule does the muscle relaxant carisoprodol (Soma) fall under?
A. Schedule III
B. Schedule IV
C. Schedule V
D. Not a controlled substance
B. Schedule IV
What is the brand name for levetiracetam?
A. Lamictal
B. Keppra
C. Topamax
D. Neurontin
B. Keppra
Finasteride is commonly used for:
A. Over active bladder
B. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
C. Seizures
D. Erectile Dysfunction
B. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Which atypical antipsychotic has a lower risk of weight gain but may be activating and should be taken in the morning if it causes insomnia?
A. Olanzapine
B. Quetiapine
C. Aripiprazole
D. Risperidone
C. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Which medication used for neuropathic pain may cause weight gain and swelling, ad is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled edema or heart failure?
A. Pregabalin
B. Lamotrigine
C. Levetiracetam
D. Topiramate
A. Pregabalin
Which medication is used to treat Alzheimer's symptoms must be taken daily at the same time and is not curative, but may slow progression?
A. Zocor
B. Lioresal
C. Aricept
D. Ditropan
C. Aricept
A. Dilantin
B. Topamax
C. Depakote
D. Protonix
A. Dilantin
Which classification contains medications that act on GABA-A receptors to produce a calming effect in the brain?
A. SSRIs
B. Benzodiazepines
C. Antipsychotics
D. Stimulants
B. Benzodiazepines
Which anticonvulsant medication may cause hair thinning, tremors, and requires liver function monitoring due to potential hepatoxicity?
A. Phenytoin
B. Gabapentin
C. Phenytoin
D. Divalproex
D. Divalproex
Which medication should be avoided or monitored closely in patients taking hormonal contraceptives as it may reduce their effectiveness?
A. Metformin
B. Topiramate
C. Zolpidem
D. Amlodipine
B. Topiramate
Which generic/brand pair is correctly matched?
A. Cyclobenzaprine - Robaxin
B. Baclofen - Zanaflex
C. Methocarbamol - Flexeril
D. Tizanidine - Zanaflex
D. Tizanidine - Zanaflex