Drugs 51-75 Classification

Question 1

Anticoagulant

Answer 1

GN: Warfarin
BN: Coumadin

Primary use: MI/Stroke Risk

Question 2

Opioid Analgesic

Answer 2

GN: Oxycodone
BN: Oxycontin

Primary use: Severe Pain Schedule II

Question 3

Oral Contraceptive

Answer 3

1. GN: Ethinyl Estradiol; Norethindrone
   BN: Brevicon
2. GN: Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestimate
   BN: Ortho Cyclen

Primary use: Contraception

Question 4

Anti-gout

Answer 4

GN: Allopurinol
BN: Zyloprim

Primary use: Gout

Question 5

Vitamin D Supplement

Answer 5

GN: Ergocalciferol
BN: Drisdol

Primary use: Vitamin D Replacement

Question 6

Antidiabetic

Answer 6

1. GN: Insulin Aspart
   BN: Novolog
2. GN: Insulin Human
   BN: Humulin

Primary use: Insulin Dependant Diabetes

Question 7

Macrolide Antibiotic

Answer 7

GN: Azithromycin
BN: Zithromax

Primary use: Bacterial Infection

Question 8

Antiprotozoal Antibiotic

Answer 8

GN: Metronidazole
BN: Flagyl

Primary use: Protozoal Infection

Question 9

Antihistamine

Answer 9

1. GN: Loratadine
   BN: Claritin
2. GN: Cetirizine
   BN: Zyrtec

Primary use: Allergies

Question 10

Benzodiazepine

Answer 10

GN: Lorazepam
BN: Ativan

Primary use: Antianxiety Schedule IV

Question 11

Female Hormone Estrogen Derivative

Answer 11

GN: Estradiol
BN: Estrace

Primary use: Hormone Replacement

Question 12

Anticonvulsant

Answer 12

1. GN: Lamotrigine
   BN: Lamictal
2. GN: Pregabalin (Schedule V)
   BN: Lyrica

Primary use: 1) Epilepsy, 2) Fibromyalgia

Question 13

Sulfonylurea Oral Antidiabetic

Answer 13

GN: Glimepiride
BN: Amaryl

Primary use: Type 2 Diabetes

Question 14

Inhaled Corticosteroid Long Acting Beta Agonist Combo

Answer 14

1. GN: Fluticasone Propionate; Salmeterol Xinafoate
   BN: Advair
2. GN: Budesonide; Formoterol
   BN: Symbicort

Primary use: Asthma/COPD

Question 15

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (ARB)/Diuretic Combo

Answer 15

GN: Hydrochlorothiazide; Losartan Potassium
BN: Hyzaar

Primary use: Antihypertensive

Question 16

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Answer 16

GN: Paroxetine
BN: Paxil

Primary use: Antidepressant

Question 17

Potassium Sparing Diuretic

Answer 17

GN: Spironolactone
‘BN: Aldactone

Primary use: Antihypertensive

Question 18

Fibrate Anticholesterol Agent

Answer 18

GN: Fenofibrate
BN: Tricor

Primary use: Antihypercholesterolemia

Question 19

Non Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Answer 19

GN: Naproxen
BN: Naprosyn

Primary use: Inflammation

Question 20

Calcium Channel Blocker

Answer 20

GN: Diltiazem Hydrochloride
BN: Cardizem