Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

Namenda/Namenda XR

Answer 1

Generic Name: memantine
Drug Class: NMDA receptor agonist
Use: Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 2

Imitrex

Answer 2

Generic Name: sumatriptan
Drug Class: antimigraine
Use: migraine, headache

Question 3

Relpax

Answer 3

Generic Name: eletripten
Drug Class: antimigraine
Use: migraine, headache

Question 4

Neurontin

Answer 4

Generic Name: gabapentin
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Use: seizure

Question 5

Lyrica/Lyrica CR

Answer 5

Generic Name: pregabalin
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Use: neuropathic pain

Question 6

Klonopin

Answer 6

Generic Name: clonazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: seizure

Question 7

Restoril

Answer 7

Generic Name: temazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: insomnia

Question 8

Keppra/Keppra XR

Answer 8

Generic Name: levetiracetem
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Use: seizure

Question 9

Cogentin

Answer 9

Generic Name: benztropine
Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson’s
Use: Parkinson Disease

Question 10

Requip

Answer 10

Generic Name: ropinirole
Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson’s
Use: Parkinson’s disease

Question 11

Aricept

Answer 11

Generic Name:
Drug Class: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Use: Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 12

Xanax

Answer 12

Generic Name: alprazolam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: Anxiety

Question 13

Valium

Answer 13

Generic Name: diazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: Anxiety

Question 14

Ativan

Answer 14

Generic Name: lorazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: Anxiety

Question 15

Celexa

Answer 15

Generic Name: citalopram
Drug Class: SSRI
Use: Depression

Question 16

Lexapro

Answer 16

Generic Name: escitalopram
Drug Class: SSRI
Use: Depression

Question 17

Prozac/Sarafem

Answer 17

Generic Name: fluoxetine
Drug Class: SSRI
Use: Depression

Question 18

Paxil

Answer 18

Generic Name: paroxetine
Drug Class: SSRI
Use: Depression

Question 19

Zoloft

Answer 19

Generic Name: sertraline
Drug Class: SSRI
Use: Depression

Question 20

Pamelor

Answer 20

Generic Name: nortriptyline
Drug Class: TCA
Use: Depression

Question 21

Tofranil

Answer 21

Generic Name: imipramine
Drug Class: TCA
Use: Depression

Question 22

Depalcote/Depacon

Answer 22

Generic Name: valproate sodium
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Use: Bipolar Disorder, migraine/headache. seizure

Question 23

Lamictal/Lamictal ER

Answer 23

Generic Name: lamotrigine
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Use: Bipolar Disorder

Question 24

Seroquel/Seroquel ER

Answer 24

Generic Name: quetiapine
Drug Class: antipsychotic
Use: schizophrenia

Question 25

Risperdal

Answer 25

Generic Name: risperidone Drug Class: antipsychotic Use: Anxiety

Question 26

Ambien/Ambien CR

Answer 26

Generic Name: zolpidem Drug Class: z-drug, hypnotic Use: Insomnia

Question 27

Sonata

Answer 27

Generic Name: zaleplon Drug Class: z-drug, hypnotic Use: Insomnia

Question 28

Luvox

Answer 28

Generic Name: fluvoxamine Drug Class: SSRI Use: OCD

Question 29

Vyvanse

Answer 29

Generic Name: lisdexamfetamine Drug Class: CNS stimulant Use: ADHD

Question 30

Ritalin/Concerta

Answer 30

Generic Name: methylphenidate Drug Class: CNS stimulant Use: ADHD

Question 31

Dilantin

Answer 31

Generic Name: phenytoin Drug Class: anticonvulsant Use: epilepticus

Question 32

Elavil/Vanatrip

Answer 32

Generic Name: amitriptyline Drug Class: TCA Use: Depression

Question 33

Lunesta

Answer 33

Generic Name: eszopiclone Drug Class: z-drug. hypnotic Use: Insomnia

Question 34

Desyrel

Answer 34

Generic Name: trazodone Drug Class: antidepressant Use: Insomnia, depression

Question 35

Inbrija/Dopar/Larodopa

Answer 35

Generic Name: levodopa Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson's Use: Parkinson Disease

Question 36

Stalevo 50

Answer 36

Generic Name: Levodopa/carbidopal/entacapone Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson's Use: Parkinson Disease

Question 37

Effexor

Answer 37

Generic Name: venlafaxine Drug Class: SNRI Use: Depression