Medications / week #2

Question 1

LIPITOR

Answer 1

generic: atorvastatin
classification: (antihyperlipidemic) cholesterol

dosage info: TABLETS, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

Question 2

SYNTHROID
LEVOTHROID
LEVOXYL

Answer 2

generic: levothyroxine
classification: thyroid product

dosage info: TABLETS, mcg measurements

Question 3

LORTAB, NORCO, VICODIN, & VICODIN ES

Answer 3

generic: hydrocodone and acetaminophen
classification: (analgesic) pain medication

dosage info: all are TABLETS but vicodin can also come in LIQUID form

Question 4

ARMOXIL

Answer 4

generic: amoxicillin
classification: (penicillin) antibiotic

dosage info: TABLETS, CAPSULES,& LIQUID

Question 5

IMDUR

Answer 5

generic: isosorbide mononitrate
classification: coronary vasodilator helps increase blood flow in the body & treats congestive heart failure (CHF)

dosage info: TABLETS

Question 6

PRINIVIL & ZESTRIL

Answer 6

generic: lisinopril
classification: (antihypertensive) high blood pressure, also ACE inhibitor

dosage info: TABLETS, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

Question 7

NEXIUM

Answer 7

generic: esomeprazole
classification: (PPI) proton pump inhibitor stomach acid

dosage info: CAPSULES, 20mg & 40mg

extra info: available OTC

Question 8

LEXAPRO

Answer 8

generic: escitalopram
classification: (antidepressant) SSRI selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor

dosage info: TABLETS, 5mg, most common are 10mg & 20mg

Question 9

SINGULAIR

Answer 9

generic: montelukast
classification: (anti-asthmatic) treats asthma

dosage info: TABLETS, 5mg/10mg
CHEWABLE TABLETS, 5mg

Question 10

PLAVIX

Answer 10

generic: clopidogrel
classification: (anti-platelet) prevents blood clots

dosage info: TABLETS, 75mg