Drugs 1-25 Classification

Question 1

ACE inhibitor

Answer 1

GN: Lisinopril
BN: Privinil/Zestril

Primary use: Hypertension

Question 2

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)

Answer 2

1. GN: Atorvastatin
   BN: Lipitor
2. GN: Simvastatin
   BN: Zocor
3. GN: Pravastatin Sodium
   BN: Pravachol

Primary use: Hypercholesterolemia (1 & 2); Antihypercholesterolemia (3)

Question 3

Thyroid Hormone

Answer 3

GN: Levothyroxine
BN: Synthroid

Primary use: Hypothyroidism

Question 4

Biguanide Oral Antidiabetic

Answer 4

GN: Metformin Hydrochloride
BN: Glucophage

Primary use: Type 2 Diabetes

Question 5

Calcium Channel Blocker

Answer 5

GN: Amlodipine
BN: Norvasc

Primary use: Hypertension

Question 6

Beta Blockers

Answer 6

GN: Metoprolol
BN: Lopressor

Primary use: Hypertension

Question 7

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Answer 7

1. GN: Omeprazole
   BN: Prilosec
2. GN: Pantoprazole Sodium
   BN: Protonix

Primary use: GERD

Question 8

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Answer 8

GN: Losartan Potassium
BN: Cozaar

Primary use: Hypertension

Question 9

Bronchodilator

Answer 9

GN: Albuterol
BN: Proventil/Ventolin

Primary use: Asthma Rescue Inhaler

Question 10

Anticonvulsant

Answer 10

GN: Gabapentin
BN: Neurontin

Primary Use: Neuropathy

Schedule V

Question 11

Thiazide Diuretic

Answer 11

GN: Hydrochlorothiazide
BN: Microzide

Primary use: Hypertension

Question 12

Opioid Combo Analgesic

Answer 12

GN: Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate
BN: Lortab/Norco/Vicodin

Primary use: Severe pain

Schedule II

Question 13

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Answer 13

1. GN: Sertraline Hydrochloride
   BN: Zoloft
2. Escitalopram Oxalate
   BN: Lexapro

Primary use: Antidepressant

Question 14

Inhaled Corticosteroid

Answer 14

GN: Fluticasone
BN: Flonase

Primary use: Allergic Rhinitis

Question 15

Oral Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Answer 15

GN: Montelukast
BN: Singulair

Primary use: Asthma

Question 16

Loop Diuretic

Answer 16

GN: Furosemide
BN: Lasix

Primary use: Hypertension

Question 17

Antibiotic

Answer 17

GN: Amoxicillin
BN: Amoxil

Primary use: Bacterial Infection

Question 18

Benzodiazepine

Answer 18

GN: Alprazolam
BN: Xanax

Primary use: Antianxiety

Schedule IV

Question 19

Corticosteroid

Answer 19

GN: Prednisone
BN: Deltasone

Primary use: Inflammation

Question 20

Aminoketone Antidepressant

Answer 20

GN: Bupropion
BN: Wellbutrin/Zyban

Primary use: Antidepressant/Smoking Cessation

Question 21

Antipyretic/Analgesic

Answer 21

GN: Acetaminophen
BN: Tylenol

Primary use: Pain