Brand/Generic Names OTC

Question 1

Non-sedating antihistamine

Answer 1

cetirizine (Zyrtec)
fexofenadine (Allegra)
levocetirizine (Xyzal)
loratadine (Claritin)

Question 2

Sedating antihistamines

Answer 2

chlorpheniramine
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
doxylamine

Question 3

Cough suppressants

Answer 3

dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin)

Question 4

Expectorant

Answer 4

guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robafen)

Question 5

Decongestants

Answer 5

oxymetazoline (Afrin)
phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Nexafed, Zephrex)

Question 6

Nasal steroid sprays

Answer 6

budesonide (Rhinocort)
fluticasone (Flonase)
triamcinolone (Nasacort)

Question 7

Nasal mast cell stabilizer

Answer 7

cromolyn (NasalCrom)

Question 8

Acne

Answer 8

adapalene (Differin)
azelaic acid
benzoyl peroxide
salicylic acid

Question 9

Alopecia

Answer 9

minoxidil (Rogaine)

Question 10

Cold sores

Answer 10

docosanol (Abreva)

Question 11

Dandruff

Answer 11

coal tar (T/Gel)
ketoconazole (Nizoral A-D) 1%
pyrithione zinc (Head and Shoulders)
selenium sulfide (Selsun)

Question 12

Diaper rash

Answer 12

petrolatum/zinc oxid (Desitin)

Question 13

Tinea infections

Answer 13

butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) cream
clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) cream
miconazole (Lotrimin AF) powder, spray
terbinafine (Lamisil AT) cream
tolnaftate (Tinactin) cream, powder, spray
undecylenic acid

Question 14

Candida infection

Answer 14

clotrimazole
miconazole (Monistat)

Question 15

Hemorrhoids

Answer 15

phenylephrine (Preparation H)

Question 16

Lice

Answer 16

permethrin 1% (Nix)
piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrin (RID)

Question 17

Minor wounds

Answer 17

polymyxin/bacitracin/neomycin (Neosporin)

Question 18

Pinworm

Answer 18

pyrantel pamoate

Question 19

Inflammation

Answer 19

hydrocortisone 1% (Cortaid, Cortisone, Cortizone-10)

Question 20

Antidiarrheals

Answer 20

bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)
loperamide (Imodium)

Question 21

Constipation

Answer 21

bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
calcium polycarbophil (FiberCon)
docusate sodium (Colace)
glycerin
magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
methylcellulose (Citrucel)
polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLa)
psyllium (Metamucil)
sodium phosphates (Fleet Enema)
senna (Senokot, Ex-Lax)
wheat dextrin (Benefiber)

Question 22

Emergency contraception

Answer 22

levonorgestrel (Plan B)

Question 23

Diabetes

Answer 23

Humulin N, Humulin R, Novolin N, Novolin R, Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30

Question 24

Acid reducers

Answer 24

esomeprazole (Nexium)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
famotidine (Pepcid, Zantac)
aluminum/magnesium/simethicone (Mylanta Max)
calcium carbonate (Tums)
calcium carbonate/magnesium (Mylanta Supreme)
calcium carbonate/simethicone (Maalox)
anhydrous citric acid/aspirin/sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer)
simethicone (Gas-X)
alpha-galactosidase enzyme (Beano)
lactase enzyme (Lactaid)

Question 25

Motion sickness

Answer 25

dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) meclizine (Dramamine less drowsy)

Question 26

Ears and eyes

Answer 26

artificial tears (Systane, Refresh) ketotifen (Alaway, Zaditor) naphazoline (Clear Eyes redness relief) naphazoline/pheniramine (Naphcon, Visine) olopatadine (Pataday) tetrahydrozoline (Visine) carbamide peroxide (Debrox

Question 27

Pain

Answer 27

acetaminophen (Tylenol) acetaminophen/caffeine (Excedrin tension) acetaminophen/caffeine/aspirin (Excedrin migraine) acetaminophen/caffeine/pyrilamine (Midol) aspirin (Ecotrin Bufferin, Ascriptin) capsaicin (Zostrix) diclofenac (Voltaren) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) lidocaine patches magnesium salicylate (Doan's) methyl salicylate, menthol (IcyHot, Salonpas, BenGay) naproxen (Aleve) trolamine salicylate (Aspercreme)

Question 28

Insomnia

Answer 28

diphenhydramine (Benadryl) doxylamine (Unisom) melatonin

Question 29

Smoking cessation

Answer 29

nicotine gum (Nicorette), lozenge (Nicorette mini), patch (Nicoderm CQ)

Question 30

Urinary incontinence

Answer 30

oxybutynin (Oxytrol)

Question 31

Weight loss

Answer 31

orlistat (Alli)

Question 32

Vitamins

Answer 32

Vitamin B's; B1 niacin, B9 folic acid, B12 cyanocobalamin Vitamin C, D2 ergocalciferol, D3 cholecalciferol

Question 33

Supplements

Answer 33

calcium citrate (Citracal) coenzyme 10 ferrous sulfate omega fatty acid magnesium citrate, oxide

Question 34

Probiotics

Answer 34

lactobacillus (Culturella) bififobacterium longum (Align) saccharomyces boulardii (Florastor)