medicines generic name ptcb drug quiz

Question 1

What is the generic name for Ambien?

Answer 1

zolpidem
is a sedative that is used for the treatment of insomnia.

Question 2

What is the generic name for Coreg?

Answer 2

carvedilol
is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

Question 3

What is the generic name for Suboxone?

Answer 3

buprenorphine/naloxone
is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of opioid dependence

Question 4

What is the generic name for Lyrica?

Answer 4

pregabalin
is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 5

What is the generic name for Wellbutrin?

Answer 5

bupropion
is an atypical antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation.

Question 6

What is the generic name for TriCor?

Answer 6

fenofibrate
is used to reduce cholesterol levels in people at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 7

What is the generic name for Cialis?

Answer 7

tadalafil
is used to treat erectile dysfunction

Question 8

What is the generic name for Zetia?

Answer 8

ezetimibe
lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine

Question 9

What is the generic name for Yaz?

Answer 9

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
is a combined oral contraceptive (birth control pill). It is also used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Question 10

What is the generic name for Diovan?

Answer 10

valsartan
is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure

Question 11

What is the generic name for Vyvanse?

Answer 11

lisdexamfetamine
is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and binge eating disorder.

Question 12

What is the generic name for Pravachol?

Answer 12

pravastatin
is a statin medication that is used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk

Question 13

What is the generic name for Spiriva?

Answer 13

tiotropium
is a long-acting bronchodilator that is used in the management of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Question 14

What is the generic name for Tamiflu?

Answer 14

oseltamivir
is an antiviral medication that is used to treat influenza (flu).

Question 15

What is the generic name for Xalatan?

Answer 15

latanoprost
is administered into the eyes to control the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure.

Question 16

What is the generic name for Zyprexa?

Answer 16

olanzapine
an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Question 17

What is the generic name for Advair Diskus?

Answer 17

fluticasone/salmeterol
is combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD

Question 18

What is the generic name for Namenda?

Answer 18

memantine
is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease

Question 19

What is the generic name for Plavix?

Answer 19

clopidogrel
is an antiplatelet agent that is used to inhibit blood clots and to prevent heart attacks and strokes

Question 20

What is the generic name for NovoLog?

Answer 20

insulin aspart
is a fast-acting insulin that is used in the treatment of patients with diabetes in order to control hyperglycemia.

Question 21

What is the generic name for Viagra?

Answer 21

sildenafil
is used to treat erectile dysfunction