Drug List

Question 0

Benzodiazepines

Answer 0

End in "-PAM" "-ZAM" or "-LAM" 
Used to make you calm down 
Examples: alprazolam (Xanax)
clonazepam (klonopin)
diazepam (Valium)
lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 1

Non steroidal anti inflammatory’s

Answer 1

Start with “INDO” or end with “-FEN”
Used to treat inflammation and chronic pain relief
Examples: aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

Question 2

Cox 2 inhibitors

Answer 2

Have a “COX”
Type of NSAID used to reduce the production of prostaglandins; chemicals that promote inflammation, pain and fever
Examples: celecoxib

Question 3

Beta blockers

Answer 3

End in “-OLOL”
Used to reduce BP by ⤵️ ❤️rate and open blood vessels to improve blood flow
Examples: metoprolol, betaxolol

Question 4

Antiarrythmics

Answer 4

End in “-IDE” or “-MIDE”
Used to treat abnormal ❤️ rhythms such as A.fib, V.fib or tachycardia
Examples: flecainide, procainamide

Question 5

Thiazide diurects

Answer 5

End in “-IAZIDE”
Used to treat hypertension and edema
Examples: hydrochlorothiazide

Question 6

Antibiotics

Answer 6

Start with “CEPH” or end in “-MYCIN” “-CILLIN”
Used to treat bacterial infections
Examples: cephalosporins, vancomycin, penicillin

Question 7

Antipsychs

Answer 7

End in “-ZINE”
Used to treat mental disorders
Examples: chlorpromazine, acepromazine

Question 8

Trycyclic anti-depressants

Answer 8

End in “-LINE” or “-MINE”
Used to treat depression
Examples: amitriptyline, desipramine, clomipramine

Question 9

Inhaled anesthetics

Answer 9

End in “-ANE”

Examples: desflurane, isoflurane, enflurane

Question 10

Local anesthetics

Answer 10

End in “AIN”

Question 11

Corticosteroids

Answer 11

End in “ONE”

Question 12

Thrombolyics

Answer 12

End in “-ASE”
Used to dissolve blood clots via thrombolysis
Examples: reteplase, alteplase, urokinase

Question 13

Ace inhibitors

Answer 13

End in “-PRIL”
Used to reduce BP by ⤵️ the activity of ACE which ⤵️ angiotensin II production
Examples: benzapril (lotensin), captopril (capoten)

Question 14

Protein pump inhibitors

Answer 14

End in “-AZOLE”
Used for long-lasting reduction of stomach acid production and ❤️burn
Examples: omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (nexium)

Question 15

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 15

End in “-PINE”
Used to ⤵️ BP, relive or prevent angina by reducing the ❤️’s need for oxygen and workload, prevent migraines
**block Ca from entering cardiac muscle cells
Examples: amlodipine, nifedipine

Question 16

H2 receptor antagonists

Answer 16

End in “-INE”
Used to ⤵️ stomach acid production, treat ulcers, ❤️ burn and indigestion
Examples: cimetidine, ranitidine, Pepcid, Zantac

Question 17

Nitrates

Answer 17

End in “-ATE”
Used to treat chest pain
Examples: nitroglycerin (nitrostat), isosorbide mononitrate, dinitrate

Question 18

Antivirals

Answer 18

End in “-OVIR”
Used to treat viral infections
Examples: acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), oseltamivir (tamiflu)

Question 19

Antianginals

Answer 19

Start with “NITRO”
Used to ⤵️ ❤️rate, BP and workload. Prevents angina by ⤵️ cardiac oxygen consumption
Examples: nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, dinitrate

Question 20

Lisinopril

Answer 20

Brand name: prinivil / zestril

Classification: ACE inhibitor

Question 21

Quinopril

Answer 21

Brand name: accupril

Classification: ACE inhibitor

Question 22

Atomoxetine

Answer 22

Brand name: Strattera

Classification: ADHD

Question 23

Methylphenidate

Answer 23

Brand name: Ritalin / Concerta

Classification: ADHD

Question 24

Albuterol

Answer 24

Brand name: Proventil Classification: adergenic agonist

Question 25

Epinephrine

Answer 25

Brand name: Classification: adergenic agonist

Question 26

Prazosin

Answer 26

Brand name: minipress Classification: alpha blocker Alpha blockers cause blood vessels to dilate, ⤵️ BP

Question 27

Donepezil hydrochloride

Answer 27

Brand name: aricept Classification: Alzheimer's drug

Question 28

Losartan

Answer 28

Brand name: cozaar Classification: angioplast receptor blocker Angiotensin II receptor antagonist, keeps blood vessels from narrowing which ⤵️ BP and improves blood flow

Question 29

Nitroglycerin

Answer 29

Brand name: nitrobid Classification:

Question 30

Exoxaprin sodium

Answer 30

Brand name: lovenox Classification: anticoagulant

Question 31

Heparin sodium

Answer 31

Brand name: heparin Classification: anticoagulant

Question 32

Warfarin sodium

Answer 32

Brand name: Coumadin Classification: anticoagulant

Question 33

Verapamil

Answer 33

Brand name: calan Classification: antidysrhythmic

Question 34

Amiodarone

Answer 34

Brand name: cordarone Classification: antidysrhythmic: prolongs repolarixation

Question 35

Quinidine

Answer 35

Brand name: quinidex Classification: antidysrhythmic: sodium channel blocker

Question 36

Allopurinol

Answer 36

Brand name: zyloprim Classification: anti-gout

Question 37

Tetracycline

Answer 37

Brand name: vibramycin Classification: anti-infectives: broad spectrum (Antibiotic)

Question 38

Cephalexin

Answer 38

Brand name: keflex Classification: anti-infectives: cephalosporins

Question 39

Cefazolin

Answer 39

Brand name: ancef Classification: anti-infectives: cephalosporins

Question 40

Ciprofoxacin

Answer 40

Brand name: cipro Classification: anti-infectives: fluroquinolones

Question 41

Levoflaxaci

Answer 41

Brand name: levaquin Classification: anti-infectives: fluroquinolones

Question 42

Amphoteracin B

Answer 42

Brand name: fungizone Classification: anti-infectives: fungal

Question 43

Fluconazole

Answer 43

Brand name: diflucan Classification: anti-infectives: fungal

Question 44

Nystatin

Answer 44

Brand name: mycostatin Classification: anti-infectives: fungal

Question 45

Vancomycin

Answer 45

Brand name: vancocin Classification: anti-infectives: glucosamide

Question 46

Acyclovir

Answer 46

Brand name: Zovirax Classification: anti-infectives: herpes

Question 47

Efavirenz

Answer 47

Brand name: sustiva Classification: anti-infectives: HIV/AIDS

Question 48

Zidovudine

Answer 48

Brand name: Retrovir Classification: anti-infectives: HIV/AIDS

Question 49

Oseltamivir

Answer 49

Brand name: tamiflu Classification: anti-infectives: influenza

Question 50

Eythromycin

Answer 50

Brand name: E-mycin Classification: anti-infectives: macrolide

Question 51

Azithromycin

Answer 51

Brand name: Zithromax Classification: anti-infectives: macrolide

Question 52

Gentamycin

Answer 52

Brand name: garamycin Classification: anti-infective: narrow spectrum

Question 53

Neomycin

Answer 53

Brand name: mycifradin Classification: anti-infective: narrow spectrum

Question 54

Amoxicillin

Answer 54

Brand name: amoxil Classification: anti-infective: penicillin

Question 55

Metronidazole

Answer 55

Brand name: flagyl Classification: anti-infective: protozoan infections

Question 56

SMZ/TMP

Answer 56

Brand name: bactrim Classification: anti-infective: sulfonamide

Question 57

Isoniazide

Answer 57

Brand name: INH Classification: anti-infective: tuberculosis

Question 58

Ethambutol

Answer 58

Brand name: etibl Classification: anti-infective: tuberculosis

Question 59

Rifampin

Answer 59

Brand name: rifadin Classification: anti-infective: tuberculosis

Question 60

Sumatriptan

Answer 60

Brand name: imitrex Classification: anti-migraine agent

Question 61

Methotrexate

Answer 61

Brand name: mexate Classification: antineoplastic Act to prevent, inhibit or halt development of a neoplasm (a tumor)

Question 62

Interferon Alfa-2

Answer 62

Brand name: roferon a Classification: antineoplastic

Question 63

Darbepoetin alfa

Answer 63

Brand name: aranesp Classification: antineoplastic (Bone marrow stimulant)

Question 64

Filgrastim

Answer 64

Brand name: neupogen Classification: antineoplastic

Question 65

Cyclophosphamide

Answer 65

Brand name: cytoxan Classification: antineoplastic

Question 66

Epoetin Alfa

Answer 66

Brand name: procrit Classification: antineoplastic

Question 67

Pegfilgrastim

Answer 67

Brand name: neulasta Classification: antineoplastic

Question 68

Oprelvekin

Answer 68

Brand name: neumega Classification: antineoplastic

Question 69

Clopidogrel

Answer 69

Brand name: plavix Classification: anti platelet (Blood thinner)

Question 70

Clozapine

Answer 70

Brand name: clozaril Classification: anti psych

Question 71

Quetiapene

Answer 71

Brand name: seroquel Classification: ant psych

Question 72

Risperidone

Answer 72

Brand name: risperdal Classification: anti psych

Question 73

Carbamazine

Answer 73

Brand name: tegretol Classification: anti psych

Question 74

Clonazepam

Answer 74

Brand name: klonopin Classification: seizure, anxiety, panic disorder Type of benzodiazepines

Question 75

Lamotrigine

Answer 75

Brand name: lamictal Classification: anti seizure

Question 76

Phenobarbital

Answer 76

Brand name: luminal Classification: anti seizure

Question 77

Topiramate

Answer 77

Brand name: topamax Classification: anti seizure

Question 78

Valporic acid

Answer 78

Brand name: depakote Classification: anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer

Question 79

Alprazolam

Answer 79

Brand name: Xanax Classification: anxiety

Question 80

Buspirone

Answer 80

Brand name: buspar Classification: anxiety

Question 81

Diazepam

Answer 81

Brand name: Valium Classification: anxiety

Question 82

Lorazepam

Answer 82

Brand name: Ativan Classification: anxiety

Question 83

Atenolol

Answer 83

Brand name: tenormin Classification: beta blocker

Question 84

Propranolol

Answer 84

Brand name: inderal Classification: beta blocker

Question 85

Metroprolol tartrate

Answer 85

Brand name: lopressor Classification: beta blocker

Question 86

Lithium

Answer 86

Brand name: lithobid Classification: bipolar disorder

Question 87

Acetazolamide

Answer 87

Brand name: diamox Classification: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Question 88

Digoxin

Answer 88

Brand name: lanoxin Classification: cardiac glycoside

Question 89

Rivastigmine

Answer 89

Brand name: exelon Classification: dementia/ Alzheimer's

Question 90

Amitriptyline

Answer 90

Brand name: elavil Classification: depression

Question 91

Bupropion

Answer 91

Brand name: Wellbutrin SR Classification: depression

Question 92

Fluoxetine

Answer 92

Brand name: Prozac Classification: depression

Question 93

Paroxetine

Answer 93

Brand name: Paxil Classification: depression

Question 94

Pheneizine sulfate

Answer 94

Brand name: Nardil Classification: depression

Question 95

Sertraline

Answer 95

Brand name: Zoloft Classification: depression

Question 96

Trazodone

Answer 96

Brand name: desyrel Classification: depression

Question 97

Furosemide

Answer 97

Brand name: lasix Classification: diuretic: loop

Question 98

Mannitol

Answer 98

Brand name: Classification: diuretic: osmotic

Question 99

Spironolactone

Answer 99

Brand name: aldactone Classification: diuretic: potassium sparring

Question 100

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 100

Brand name: diuril Classification: diuretic (thiazide) Thiazides act on the distal convoluted renal tubule, beyond the loop of henle to promote sodium, chloride and water excretion Used to treat hypertension and peripheral edema, not effective for immediate diuresis and shouldn't be used with patients who have severe renal dysfunction

Question 101

Ranitidine

Answer 101

Brand name: Zantac Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 102

Omeprazole

Answer 102

Brand name: Prilosec Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 103

Esomeprazole

Answer 103

Brand name m: nexium Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 104

Mylanta/maalox

Answer 104

Brand name: mylanta/maalox Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 105

Rolaids/tums

Answer 105

Brand name: Rolaids/tums Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 106

Sucralfate

Answer 106

Brand name: carafate Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 107

Misoprostol

Answer 107

Brand name: cytotec Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)

Question 108

Biscodyl

Answer 108

Brand name: dulcolax Classification: GI drug (constipation)

Question 109

Psyllium

Answer 109

Brand name: Metamucil Classification: GI drug (constipation)

Question 110

Milk of magnesia

Answer 110

Brand name: milk of magnesia Classification: GI drug (constipation)

Question 111

Polyethylene glycol

Answer 111

Brand name: miralax Classification: GI drug (constipation)

Question 112

Documsate

Answer 112

Brand name: colace Classification: GI drug (constipation)

Question 113

Dipenoxylate

Answer 113

Brand name: lomotil Classification: GI drug (diarrhea)

Question 114

Loperamide

Answer 114

Brand name: Imodium Classification: GI drug (diarrhea)

Question 115

Balsalazide disodium

Answer 115

Brand name: colazal Classification: GI drug (inflammatory bowel disease)

Question 116

Metocloropramide

Answer 116

Brand name: reglan Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)

Question 117

Scopolamine

Answer 117

Brand name: transderm scop Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)

Question 118

Promethazine

Answer 118

Brand name: phenergan Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)

Question 119

Ondansetron

Answer 119

Brand name: zofran Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)

Question 120

Orlistat

Answer 120

Brand name: zenical Classification: GI drug (obesity)

Question 121

Pancrelipase

Answer 121

Brand name: pancrease Classification: GI drug (pancreatic enzymes)

Question 122

Adalimumab

Answer 122

Brand name: humira Classification: immunomodator Used to treat arthritis, plaque psoriasis, chrohns disease and ulcerative colitis)

Question 123

Eszopiclone

Answer 123

Brand name: lunesta Classification: insomnia

Question 124

Secobarbital

Answer 124

Brand name: Seconal Classification: insomnia

Question 125

Temazepam

Answer 125

Brand name: restoril Classification: insomnia

Question 126

Zolpidem

Answer 126

Brand name: ambien Classification: insomnia

Question 127

Baclofen

Answer 127

Brand name: lioresal Classification: muscle relaxant

Question 128

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 128

Brand name: flexeril Classification: muscle relaxant

Question 129

Acetaminophen

Answer 129

Brand name: Tylenol Classification: nonopioid analgesic , non-nasid

Question 130

Nicotinic acid

Answer 130

Brand name: niaspan Classification: non-statin AHL

Question 131

Fenofibrate

Answer 131

Brand name:lopid Classification: non-statin AHL (fibrate)

Question 132

Ezetimibe

Answer 132

Brand name: zetia Classification: non-station AHL (cholesterol absorption inhibitor)

Question 133

Celecoxib

Answer 133

Brand name: Celebrex Classification: NSAID anti-inflammatory Provide analgesic and antipyretic effects

Question 134

Analgesic

Answer 134

Pain-killing

Question 135

Antipyretic

Answer 135

Fever-reducing

Question 136

Ibuprofen

Answer 136

Brand name: Motrin, Advil Classification: NSAIDs

Question 137

Ketorolac

Answer 137

Brand name: toradol Classification: NSAIDs

Question 138

Naproxen

Answer 138

Brand name: aleve Classification: NSAIDs

Question 139

Oxycodone

Answer 139

Brand name: Percocet Classification: opiate analgesic

Question 140

Naltrexone hydrochloride

Answer 140

Brand name: revia Classification: opiate antagonist

Question 141

Fentanyl

Answer 141

Brand name: duragesic Classification: opioid analgesic

Question 142

Hydrocodone

Answer 142

Brand name: Vicodin Classification: opioid analgesic

Question 143

Hydromorphine

Answer 143

Brand name: dilaudid Classification: opioid analgesic

Question 144

Meperidine

Answer 144

Brand name: Demerol Classification: opioid analgesic

Question 145

Methadone

Answer 145

Brand name: dolophine Classification: opioid analgesic

Question 146

Morphine sulfate

Answer 146

Brand name: morphine Classification: opioid analgesic

Question 147

Naloxone

Answer 147

Brand name: narcan Classification: opioid antagonist

Question 148

Levodopa

Answer 148

Brand name: laropa Classification: Parkinson's

Question 149

Benztropine

Answer 149

Brand name: cogentin Classification: Parkinson's

Question 150

Diphenhydramine

Answer 150

Brand name: Benadryl Classification: respiratory

Question 151

Loratadine

Answer 151

Brand name: Claritin Classification: respiratory

Question 152

Prednisone

Answer 152

Brand name: prednisone Classification: respiratory

Question 153

Fexofenadine

Answer 153

Brand name: Allegra Classification: respiratory

Question 154

Certirizine

Answer 154

Brand name: Zyrtec Classification: respiratory

Question 155

Fluticasone

Answer 155

Brand name: Flonase Classification: respiratory

Question 156

Pseudoephedrine

Answer 156

Brand name: sudafed Classification: respiratory

Question 157

Codeine

Answer 157

Brand name: codeine Classification: respiratory

Question 158

Oxymetalzoline

Answer 158

Brand name: afrin Classification: respiratory

Question 159

Dextromethorphan

Answer 159

Brand name: dextromethorphan Classification: respiratory

Question 160

Benzonate

Answer 160

Brand name: tessalon Classification: respiratory

Question 161

Guiafenesin

Answer 161

Brand name: mucinex Classification: respiratory

Question 162

Acetylcysteine

Answer 162

Brand name: mucomyst Brand name: respiratory

Question 163

Salmetrol

Answer 163

Brand name: serevent (long acting) Classification: respiratory

Question 164

Albuterol

Answer 164

Brand name: Proventil (short acting) Classification: respiratory

Question 165

Metaproterenol

Answer 165

Brand name: alupent Classification: respiratory

Question 166

Ipratotium

Answer 166

Brand name: atrovent Classification: respiratory

Question 167

Theophylline

Answer 167

Brand name: theodur Classification: respiratory

Question 168

Cromolyn

Answer 168

Brand name: intal Classification: respiratory

Question 169

Montelukast

Answer 169

Brand name: singulair Classification: respiratory

Question 170

Fluticasone

Answer 170

Brand name: advair Classification: respiratory

Question 171

Aripiprazole

Answer 171

Brand name: abilify Classification: schizophrenia

Question 172

Atorvastin

Answer 172

Brand name: Lipitor Classification: statin Treats high cholesterol

Question 173

Streptokinase

Answer 173

Brand name: streptase Classification: thrombolic

Question 174

Diltiazem

Answer 174

Brand name: cardizem Classification: vasodilator

Question 175

Hydralazine

Answer 175

Brand name: apresoline Classification: vasodilator