Brand vs. Generic
Uses
Drug Class
Route of Administration
Body Systems
100

Generic name for Tylenol

What is acetaminophen?

100

What is ibuprofen commonly used to treat?

What is pain, inflammation, or fever?

100

What class is amoxicillin?

What is a penicillin antibiotic?

100

How is insulin usually given?

What is subcutaneous?

100

Albuterol affects which body system?

What is the respiratory system?

200

Brand name for atorvastatin

What is Lipitor?

200

What condition is metformin used for?

What is type 2 diabetes?

200

Loratadine is in what class?

What is an antihistamine?

200

What does “PO” mean for a medication?

What is by mouth/orally?

200

Lisinopril works on which system to lower blood pressure?

What is the cardiovascular system?

300

Brand name of Lisinopril

What is Prinivil or Zestril?

300

What is ondansetron used for?

What is nausea and vomiting?

300

This class of drugs reduces pain, fever, and inflammation. Common examples include ibuprofen and naproxen.

What are NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

300

What is the route called when medication is applied to the skin?

What is topical?

300

Sertraline is used to treat disorders in this system.

What is the nervous system?

400

Cymbalta is used for depression and nerve pain. What’s the generic?

What is duloxetine?

400

Carvedilol is used in treating what major cardiovascular condition?

What is heart failure?

400

Alprazolam and lorazepam belong to this sedative class often used for anxiety.

What are benzodiazepines?

400

What route does a patch use to deliver medicine?

What is transdermal? 

400

Phenytoin is an anti-seizure drug. Which body system does it affect?

What is the central nervous system (CNS)?

500

Norvasc is the brand name for this blood pressure medication.

What is amlodipine?

500

Methotrexate can be used to treat cancer and this autoimmune condition that affects joints.

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

500

Ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin are part of this antibiotic class often used for UTIs and respiratory infections.

What are fluoroquinolones?

500

By this route, a medication is injected into a muscle.

What is intramuscular?

500

Levothyroxine supports function in which specific gland?

What is the thyroid gland (endocrine system)?