Brand/Generic (61-80)

Question 1

Brand: Dramamine - Generic: meclizine

Answer 1

Classification: H1 (Allergies) antagonist - Layman’s Term: Motion sickness (Vertigo)

Question 2

Brand: Effexor - Generic: venlafaxine

Answer 2

Classification: SNRI = Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor - Layman’s Term: depression

Question 3

Brand: Elavil - Generic: amitriptyline

Answer 3

Classification: TCA = Tricyclic Antidepressant - Layman’s Term: depression

Question 4

Brand: Esidrix - Generic: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 4

Classification: Thiazide diuretic (water pill) - Layman’s Term: hypertension (high blood pressure)

Question 5

Brand: Flexeril - Generic: cyclobenzaprine

Answer 5

Classification: Muscle relaxant - Layman’s Term: skeletal muscle-relaxant

Question 6

Brand: Flomax - Generic: tamsulosin

Answer 6

Classification: Alpha-blocker - Layman’s Term: BPH = Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlargement of Prostate), Urinary Flow

Question 7

Brand: Flonase - Generic: fluticasone

Answer 7

Classification: corticosteroid (steroid) - Layman’s Term: allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose)

Question 8

Brand: Focalin XR - Generic: dexmethylphenidate

Answer 8

Classification: CNS Stimulant (Central Nervous System) - Layman’s Term: ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder

Question 9

Brand: Folic Acid - Generic: folic acid

Answer 9

Classification: Vitamin (B9) - Layman’s Term: dietary supplement

Question 10

Brand: Fosamax - Generic: alendronate

Answer 10

Classification: Bisphosphonate - Layman’s Term: osteoporosis (brittle bones)

Question 11

Brand: Gianvi - Generic: drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol

Answer 11

Classification: Monophasic oral contraceptive - Layman’s Term: oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

Question 12

Brand: Glucophage - Generic: metformin

Answer 12

Classification: Biguanide - Layman’s Term: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Question 13

Brand: Glucotrol - Generic: glipizide

Answer 13

Classification: Sulfonylurea - Layman’s Term: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Question 14

Brand: Humalog - Generic: insulin lispro

Answer 14

Classification: Insulin (injections) - Layman’s Term: diabetes mellitus

Question 15

Brand: Humulin N - Generic: insulin NPH

Answer 15

Classification: Insulin (injections) - Layman’s Term: diabetes mellitus

Question 16

Brand: Hytrin - Generic: terazosin

Answer 16

Classification: Alpha-1 blocker - Layman’s Term: BPH = Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Urinary Flow

Question 17

Brand: Hyzaar - Generic: hydrochlorothiazide/losartan pottassium

Answer 17

Classification: ARB/thiazide combination (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) - Layman’s Term: hypertension (high blood pressure)

Question 18

Brand: Imdur - Generic: isosorbide mononitrate

Answer 18

Classification: Vasodilator - Layman’s Term: angina (chest pains)

Question 19

Brand: Imitrex - Generic: sumatriptan

Answer 19

Classification: Serotonin 5-HT receptor agonist - Layman’s Term: migraine headache

Question 20

Brand: Inderal - Generic: propanolol

Answer 20

Classification: beta-blocker - Layman’s Term: hypertension (high blood pressure)