Medications / week #6

Question 1

BENICAR

Answer 1

generic: olmesartan
classification: antihypertensive

dosage form: TABS 30mg
comes in a stock bottle of 30

Question 2

CATAPRES

Answer 2

generic: clodine
classification: antihypertensive

dosage form: TABS 0.1mg and 0.3mg

Question 3

MOBIC

Answer 3

generic: meloxicam
classification: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) this is for pain

dosage form: TABS 7.5mg, 15mg

Question 4

CIPRO and CILOXAN OPHTHALMIC

Answer 4

generic: ciprofloxacin
classification: antibiotic

dosage form: cipro is TABS, CAPS, and LIQUID suspension that requires reconstitution
ciloxan ophthalmic is EYEDROPS

Question 5

VASOTEC

Answer 5

generic: enalapril
classification: antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)

Question 6

DEPAKOTE and DEPAKOTE ER

Answer 6

generic: divalproex
classification: anticonvulsant and mood swings

dosage form: TABS, CAPS, LIQUID suspension (can settle) 250mg, 500mg

Question 7

FLOVITE

Answer 7

generic: folic acid
classification: vitamin B

dosage form: TABS this is available RX or OTC

Question 8

CONCERTA METADATE CD and RITALIN LA

Answer 8

generic: methylphenidate
classification: CNS stimulant and ADD/ADHD

dosage form: CAPS maybe TABS, 30mg is most common

extra info: C-ll drug

Question 9

EVISTA

Answer 9

generic: raloxifene

classification: a woman going through menopause, helps hot flashes
- this is a hormone drug
- also helps w/ osteoporosis (makes bones stronger)

dosage form: TABS 30mg, 60mg

Question 10

PRAVACHOL

Answer 10

generic: pravastatin
classification: antihyperlipidemic

dosage form: TABS 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

Question 11

ZESTORETIC

Answer 11

generic: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide
classification: antihypertensive (combination ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic)

Question 12

COMBIVENT and DUONEB

Answer 12

generic:
- combivent/none

• DuoNeb/ipratropium bromide and albuterol
  classification: anti asthmatic

dosage form:

• combivent is an inhaler
• DuoNeb comes in a plastic vial that holds the liquid medication that is later turned into a mist

extra info: 3 milliliters (CC) per vial

Question 13

PROTONIX

Answer 13

generic: pantoprazole
classification: PPI (proton pump inhibitor)

dosage form: TABS 20mg, 40mg

Question 14

SPRIVA HANDIHALER

Answer 14

generic: none 🚫
classification: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

dosage form: comes w/ CAPS, they are inserted into the handihaler to be broken. The mist is then inhaled

Question 15

NUVARING

Answer 15

generic: none 🚫
classification: contraceptive (birth control)

dosage form: a plastic ring

extra info:

• good for one month (28 days)
• needs to be refrigerated