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1
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What is the drug class of Paracetamol?

A

Analgesic and antipyretic

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2
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True or False: Ibuprofen is a type of opioid.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: Amoxicillin is commonly used to treat __________ infections.

A

bacterial

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4
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What is the primary use of Metformin?

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Management of type 2 diabetes

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5
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Which drug class does Simvastatin belong to?

A

Statins

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6
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True or False: Aspirin can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication.

A

True

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7
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What is the generic name for the brand drug Lipitor?

A

Atorvastatin

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8
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What is the main use of Omeprazole?

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Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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9
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Which common anticoagulant requires regular INR blood tests?

A

Warfarin

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10
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Fill in the blank: The drug class of Fluoxetine is __________.

A

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

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11
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What is the primary action of Lisinopril?

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ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension

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12
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True or False: Metoprolol is used to treat heart failure.

A

True

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13
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What is the use of Furosemide?

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Diuretic used to treat edema and hypertension

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14
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Which drug class does Cetirizine belong to?

A

Antihistamines

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15
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True or False: Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker.

A

True

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16
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Fill in the blank: The primary use of Prednisone is as an __________.

A

anti-inflammatory

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17
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What is the drug class of Clopidogrel?

A

Antiplatelet

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18
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What is Diazepam commonly prescribed for?

A

anxiety

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19
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True or False: Gabapentin is used to treat seizures.

A

True

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20
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What is the primary use of Amlodipine?

A

Treatment of high blood pressure

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21
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a common medication for asthma.

A

Salbutamol

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22
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What is the drug class of Levothyroxine?

A

Thyroid hormone replacement

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23
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What is the main use of Ranitidine?

A

Reduction of stomach acid

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24
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True or False: Codeine is a non-opioid analgesic.

A

False

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25
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Which drug class does Doxycycline belong to?

A

Tetracycline antibiotics

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26
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What is the use of Sildenafil?

A

Treatment of erectile dysfunction

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27
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Fill in the blank: Simvastatin is a medication used to treat __________

A

high cholesterol.

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28
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What is the primary action of Losartan?

A

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

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29
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True or False: Amiodarone is used to treat arrhythmias.

30
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What is the drug class of Mirtazapine?

A

Antidepressant

31
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Which medication is commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart failure?

A

Carvedilol

32
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True or False: Sertraline is an SSRI.

33
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What is the use of Hydrochlorothiazide?

A

Diuretic for high blood pressure

34
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is an antipsychotic medication.

A

Olanzapine

35
Q

What is the primary use of Clonidine?

A

Management of hypertension

36
Q

Which drug class does Fentanyl belong to?

37
Q

True or False: Amlodipine is a beta-blocker.

38
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What is the brand name for the medication Sertraline?

39
Q

What is the main use of Acetylsalicylic acid?

A

Pain relief and anti-inflammatory

40
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Fill in the blank: __________ is used to treat allergic reactions.

A

Diphenhydramine

41
Q

What is the drug class of Azithromycin?

A

Macrolide antibiotics

42
Q

Which medication is commonly prescribed for depression?

A

Escitalopram

43
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True or False: Metoclopramide is an antiemetic.

44
Q

What is the primary action of Albuterol?

A

Bronchodilator

45
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a medication used to treat osteoporosis.

A

Alendronate

46
Q

What is the drug class of Tamsulosin?

A

Alpha-1 blockers

47
Q

What is the use of Nitroglycerin?

A

Relief of angina

48
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True or False: Buspirone is a benzodiazepine.

49
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Which drug class does Rosuvastatin belong to?

50
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What is the primary use of Bupropion?

A

Antidepressant and smoking cessation aid

51
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a common medication for high blood pressure.

52
Q

What is the drug class of Dexamethasone?

A

Corticosteroid

53
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What is the use of Meloxicam?

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

54
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True or False: Loratadine is an antihistamine.

55
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What is the primary action of Thiazolidinediones?

A

Improve insulin sensitivity

56
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is used to manage chronic pain.

A

Gabapentin

57
Q

What is the drug class of Tramadol?

A

Opioid analgesic

58
Q

Which medication is commonly prescribed for migraines?

A

Sumatriptan

59
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True or False: Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea.

60
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What is the primary use of Atorvastatin?

A

Lower cholesterol levels

61
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a medication used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

A

Sacubitril/valsartan

62
Q

What is the drug class of Finasteride?

A

5-alpha reductase inhibitors

63
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What is the use of Ezetimibe?

A

Lower cholesterol levels

64
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True or False: Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant.

65
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What is the primary action of Insulin?

A

Regulate blood glucose levels

66
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A

Methylphenidate

67
Q

What is the drug class of Nystatin?

A

Antifungal

68
Q

Which medication is commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A

Tiotropium

69
Q

True or False: Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

70
Q

What is the primary use of Isosorbide dinitrate?

A

Prevent angina attacks

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