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1
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What is the generic name for NuvaRing?

A

ethinyl estradiol/etonogestral

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What is the generic name for Valtrex?

A

valacyclovir

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3
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What is the generic name for Flonase?

A

fluticasone

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4
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What is the generic name for Tylenol?

A

acetaminophen

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5
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What is the generic name for Flexeril?

A

cyclobenzaprine

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6
Q

Which of the following is the brand name for pseudoephedrine?

Delsym
Tessalon
Flonase
Sudafed

A

Sudafed

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7
Q

Which of the following is the brand name for oxycodone?

Ultram
Oxy IR
Anaprox
Norco

A

Oxy IR

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8
Q

Which of the following is the brand name for dextromethorphan?

Benadryl
Delsym
Claritin
Sudafed

A

Delysm

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9
Q

Which of the following is not a brand name for bupropion?

Wellbutrin XL
Wellbutrin SR
Zoloft
Zyban

A

Zoloft

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10
Q

Which of the following is not a brand name for hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

Lortab
Vicodin
Motrin
Norco

A

Motrin

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11
Q

Which of the following is the brand name for escitalopram?

Celexa
Lexapro
Desyrel
Cymbalta

A

Lexapro

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12
Q

Which of the following is the brand name for sertraline?

Zoloft
Prozac
Elavil
Concerta

A

Zoloft

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13
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Which of the following is the brand name for ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

Microgestin Fe
Loryna
NuvaRing
Tri-ViLibra

A

NuvaRing

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14
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Which of the following is the brand name for ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone?

Microgestin Fe
Yaz
Tri-Sprintec
Xulane

A

Yaz

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15
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Which of the following is the brand name for ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin?

Xulane
Loryna
Junel Fe
Ortho Tri-Cyclen

A

Xulane

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16
Q

Which of the following are common strengths for hydrocodone/APAP?

5mg/300mg
10mg/325mg
20mg/500mg
7.5mg/750mg

A

5mg/300mg
10mg/325mg

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17
Q

Which of the following are common strengths for oxycodone?

10mg
20mg
40mg
80mg

A

10mg
20mg
40mg
80mg

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18
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Which of the following are common strengths for clonazepam?

0.5 mg
1 mg
2 mg
5 mg

A

0.5 mg
1 mg
2 mg

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19
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Which of the following are common strengths for sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?

400mg/160mg
400mg/40mg
800mg/160mg
800mg/80mg

A

800mg/160mg

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20
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Which of the following are common strengths for guaifenesin (Mucinex) tablets?

120mg
240mg
600mg
1200mg

A

600mg
1200mg

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21
Q

Which of the following medications is a vaginal ring inserted into the vagina for three weeks, with an additional ring free week each cycle?

ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

A

ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

22
Q

Which of the following is a common frequency by which amphetamine/dextroamphetamine is dosed?

every 4-6 hours
three times daily
twice daily
once daily

A

once daily

23
Q

What is the most common frequency of dosing for dextromethorphan (Delsym) cough syrup?

Every 6 hours
Every 8 hours
Every 12 hours
Once daily

A

Every 12 hours

24
Q

Which of the following is a common frequency by which amoxicillin is dosed?

q4h
q6h
q8h
q24h

25
Q

Which of the following is a common frequency by which doxycycline is dosed?

q6h
q8h
q12h
q24h

26
Q

Wellbutrin XL is most commonly dosed in which way?

One 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then one 300mg tablet once daily

One 50mg tablet at bedtime for 3-7 days, then one 100mg tablet once daily

One 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then one 150mg tablet twice daily

One 50mg tablet at bedtime for 3-7 days, then one 50mg tablet twice daily

A

One 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then one 300mg tablet once daily

27
Q

Which of the following medications contains 7 days of iron tablets in place of inactive tablets to replace iron lost during menses?

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

A

ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

28
Q

Which of the following is a common frequency by which meloxicam is dosed?

every 4 to 6 hours
three times daily
twice daily
once daily

A

once daily

29
Q

All of the following are common frequencies of dosing for diphenhydramine EXCEPT?

Every 4 to 6 hours
Every 12 hours
Once daily at bedtime for sleep

A

Every 12 hours

30
Q

Each of the following are common frequencies of dosing for an albuterol sulfate inhaler EXCEPT?

2 puffs by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed

2 puffs by mouth twice daily

2 puffs by mouth 15 to 30 minutes prior to exercise

A

2 puffs by mouth twice daily

31
Q

Which of the following medications is NOT commonly used to treat fever?

acetaminophen
naproxen sodium
tramadol
aspirin

32
Q

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat HIV-associated infections?

amoxicillin
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
azithromycin
cephalexin

A

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

33
Q

Which of the following medications is commonly used for stroke prevention?

ibuprofen
naproxen sodium
aspirin
acetaminophen

34
Q

Which of the following medications is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

tramadol
meloxicam
acetaminophen
ibuprofen

35
Q

Which of the following medications has an indication for the treatment of acute and chronic urticaria (itching)?

loratadine
fluticasone
montelukast
dextromethorphan

A

loratadinec

36
Q

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat amenorrhea?

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
medroxyprogesterone
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

A

medroxyprogesterone

37
Q

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

A

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

38
Q

Which of the following medications is NOT commonly used to treat anxiety?

duloxetine
bupropion
escitalopram
venlafaxine

39
Q

Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of both asthma and COPD?

Ventolin HFA
Flonase
Singulair
Symbicort

40
Q

Which of the following medications does NOT have an indication for chronic nasal allergy symptoms?

Flonase
Singulair
Symbicort

41
Q

What differentiates drospirenone from other progestin ingredients found in many oral contraceptives?

Drospirenone is associated with reduced nausea

Drospirenone is associated with reduced water retention

Drospirenone is associated with increased water retention

Drospirenone is associated with increased nausea

A

Drospirenone is associated with reduced water retention

42
Q

Which of the following is an important counseling point for patients taking ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin?

It is recommended to rotate the site of placement to reduce the incidence of skin rash.

This medication should not be used for more than two years due to potential bone loss.

If this medication falls out, rinse it with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours to maintain effectiveness.

A

It is recommended to rotate the site of placement to reduce the incidence of skin rash.

43
Q

Which of the following medications is associated with localized burning?

hydrocodone/APAP
hydrocortisone
aspirin
methylprednisolone

A

hydrocortisone

44
Q

Which of the following medications should be taken with food to increase absorption?

fluoxetine
methylphenidate
trazodone
bupropion

45
Q

All of the following medications are available without a prescription EXCEPT:

tramadol
ibuprofen
acetaminophen
hydrocortisone

46
Q

Which of the following medications does NOT cause sun-sensitivity?

nitrofurantoin
ciprofloxacin
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
doxycycline

A

nitrofurantoin

47
Q

All of the following medications should be shaken before use EXCEPT:

Delsym
Flonase
Singulair
Ventolin HFA

48
Q

Which of the following would be an appropriate counseling point for a patient taking oxycodone?

Do not crush or chew Oxycontin (CR) tablets

You should finish the full course of therapy, even if you are feeling better

May cause ringing in the ears at high doses

Take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia

A

Do not crush or chew Oxycontin (CR) tablets

49
Q

Patients with a sulfa allergy are contraindicated from taking which medication?

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
fluconazole
cephalexin
ciprofloxacin

A

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

50
Q

Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients susceptible to liver toxicity?

oxycodone
tramadol
acetaminophen
ibuprofen

PHRM 822 Medications List (17 decks)

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