Common prescripitions

Question 1

Meds class:
Duloxetine (Brand: Cymbalta)
Venlafaxine (Brand: Effexor)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 1

SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) common for PTs w/depression or anxiety disorders

Question 2

Med class:
Olanzapine (Brand: Zyprexa)
Risperidone (Brand: Risperdal)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 2

Antipsychotics Common w/ PTs w/schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Question 2

Meds class:
Insulin glargine (Brand: Lantus)
Insulin lispro (Brand: Humalog)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 2

Insulins for PTs w/diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)

Question 3

Meds class:
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Brand: Sinemet)
Pramipexole (Brand: Mirapex)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 3

Antiparkinson Meds common for PTs w/Parkinson’s disease

Question 4

Meds Class:
Metoprolol (Brand: Lopressor, Toprol XL)
Atenolol (Brand: Tenormin)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 4

Beta-blockers common for PTs w/hypertension or history of heart attack

Question 5

Meds class:
Lisinopril (Brand: Zestril, Prinivil)
Enalapril (Brand: Vasotec)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 5

ACE Inhibitors common w/ Geriatric PTs w/hypertension or heart failure

Question 5

Med class:
Amlodipine (Brand: Norvasc)
Diltiazem (Brand: Cardizem)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 5

Ca- Channel Blockers common w/ Geriatric PTs w/hypertension or angina

Question 6

Meds class:
Furosemide (Brand: Lasix)
Hydrochlorothiazide (Brand: Microzide)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 6

= Diuretics common w/ PTs w/heart failure or edema

Question 6

Meds class:
Lithium (Brand: Lithobid)
Valproate (Brand: Depakote)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 6

Mood Stabilizers common for PTs w/bipolar disorder

Question 7

Meds class:
Lorazepam (Brand: Ativan)
Diazepam (Brand: Valium)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 7

Benzodiazepines common for PTs w/anxiety, seizures, or panic disorders

Question 7

Common Meds:
Phenytoin (Brand: Dilantin)
Levetiracetam (Brand: Keppra)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 7

Antiepileptics (Seizure Meds) common w/ PTs w/seizure disorders or epilepsy

Question 8

Meds class:
Albuterol (Brand: ProAir, Ventolin)
Salmeterol (Brand: Serevent)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 8

Bronchodilators common for PTs w/asthma or COPD

Question 8

Common Meds:
Bupropion (Brand: Wellbutrin)
Mirtazapine (Brand: Remeron)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 8

Atypical Antidepressants common w/ PTs w/depression or smoking cessation needs (Bupropion)

Question 9

Common Meds:
Amitriptyline (Brand: Elavil)
Nortriptyline (Brand: Pamelor)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 9

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) common w/ PTs w/depression or chronic pain

Question 10

Meds class:
Sertraline (Brand: Zoloft)
Fluoxetine (Brand: Prozac)
PTs Common Class: Common w/ PT’s w/ depression and/or anxiet

Answer 10

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)Common w/ PT’s w/ depression and/or anxiety

Question 11

Meds class:
Oxycodone (Brand: OxyContin)
Morphine (Brand: MS Contin)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 11

Opioid Analgesics common for PTs w/severe pain (post-surgery or injury)

Question 12

Meds class:
Fluticasone (Brand: Flonase, Flovent)
Prednisone (Brand: Deltasone)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 12

Corticosteroids common for PTs w/asthma or allergic reactions

Question 13

Meds class:
Amoxicillin (Brand: Amoxil)
Penicillin V (Brand: Pen-Vee K)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 13

Penicillin Antibiotics common for PTs w/bacterial infections (e.g., respiratory or skin infections

Question 14

Meds class:
Azithromycin (Brand: Zithromax)
Clarithromycin (Brand: Biaxin)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 14

Macrolide Antibiotics common for PTs allergic to penicillin w/bacterial infection

Question 15

Meds class:
Metformin (Brand: Glucophage)
Glipizide (Brand: Glucotrol)
PTs Common Class:

Answer 15

Oral Hypoglycemics common for PTs w/type 2 diabetes