Quiz Questions Flashcards
What is the generic name for Flagyl?
metronidazole
Which of the following is NOT a brand name for doxycycline?
a. Vibramycin
b. Macrodantin
c. Adoxa
d. Monodox
B. Macrodantin
Which of the following is the brand name for cephalexin?
a. Keflex
b. Flagyl
c. Cipro
d. Amoxil
a. Keflex
Which of the following are common strengths for fluconazole?
a. 100 mg
b. 150 mg
c. 200 mg
d. 250 mg
100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg
Which of the following is a common frequency by which valacyclovir is dosed?
a. q3h
b. q4h
c. q6h
d. q8h
d. q8h
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat ear, nose, and throat infections?
a. nitrofurantoin
b. cephalexin
c. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
d. ciprofloxacin
b. cephalexin
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat prostatitis?
a. fluconazole
b. valacyclovir
c. ciprofloxacin
d. metronidazole
c. ciprofloxacin
Patients with a macrolide allergy are contraindicated from taking which medication?
a. cephalexin
b. azithromycin
c. metronidazole
d. ciprofloxacin
b. azithromycin
Which of the following medications does NOT have any potential interaction with zinc (Zn++) which may decrease its absorption?
a. cephalexin
b. doxycycline
c. ciprofloxacin
c. ciprofloxacin
Which of the following medications commonly causes patients to experience orange or brown colored urine?
a. nitrofurantoin
b. metronidazole
c. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
d. azithromycin
a. nitrofurantoin
What is the generic name for Depo-Provera?
medroxyprogesterone
Which of the following is the brand name for ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate?
a. Loestrin Fe 1/20
b. Xulane
c. Tri-ViLibra
d. Jasmiel
a. Loestrin Fe 1/20
Which of the following are common strengths for clonazepam?
a. 0.5 mg
b. 1 mg
c. 2 mg
d. 5 mg
0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg
What is the common strength for Plan B One-Step?
a. 0.5 mg
b. 1 mg
c. 1.5 mg
d. 150 mg
c. 1.5 mg
Which of the following medications is dosed with increasing levels of the progestin component every 7 days for 21 days of active tablets, more naturally mimicking the natural menstrual cycle?
a. ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
b. ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
c. ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
d. ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
b. ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
Which of the following medications is a vaginal ring inserted into the vagina for three weeks, with an additional ring free week each cycle?
a. ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
b. ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
c. ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
d. ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
b. ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
a. ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
b. ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
c. ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
d. ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
d. ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
Which of the following is an important counseling point for patients taking ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin?
a. If this medication falls out, rinse it with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours to maintain effectiveness.
b. It is recommended to rotate the site of placement to reduce the incidence of skin rash.
c. This medication should not be used for more than two years due to potential bone loss.
b. It is recommended to rotate the site of placement to reduce the incidence of skin rash.
Which of the following medications is associated with xerostomia (dry mouth)?
a. clonazepam
b. cyclobenzaprine
c. levonorgestrel
b. cyclobenzaprine
Which of the following is NOT a common brand name for azithromycin?
a. Tri-Pak
b. Paxil
c. Zithromax
d. Z-Pak
b. Paxil
What is the generic name for Flonase?
fluticasone
Which of the following is the brand name for montelukast?
a. Flonase
b. Claritin
c. Singulair
d. Tessalon
c. Singulair
Which of the following is the brand name for guaifenesin?
a. Flonase
b. Sudafed
c. Mucinex
d. Delsym
c. Mucinex
Which of the following are common strengths for benzonatate?
a. 25 mg
b. 50 mg
c. 100 mg
d. 200 mg
100 mg, 200 mg
All of the following are common frequencies of dosing for diphenhydramine EXCEPT?
a. Every 4 to 6 hours
b. Every 12 hours
c. Once daily at bedtime for sleep
b. Every 12 hours
What is the most common frequency of dosing for dextromethorphan (Delsym) cough syrup?
a. Every 6 hours
b. Every 8 hours
c. Every 12 hours
d. Once daily
c. Every 12 hours
Which of the following best describes the intended use for an albuterol sulfate inhaler?
a. Acute nasal allergy symptoms
b. Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
c. Acute asthma symptoms
c. Chronic asthma symptoms
c. Acute asthma symptoms
Which of the following is a counseling point for a patient starting Symbicort for the first time?
a. Alcohol intensifies drowsiness associated with medication
b. It may take several days for full effect of medication.
c. Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush.
d. Drink lots of water with medication to thin mucus.
c. Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush.
All of the following are common side effects associated with pseudoephedrine EXCEPT:
a. Jitteriness
b. Headache
c. Increased heart rate
d. Insomnia
b. Headache
Products containing ethinyl estradiol may increase the risk for cardiovascular complications, and as a result are not recommended for reach of the following groups EXCEPT:
a. Smokers
b. Patients greater than 35 years old
c. Patients with a history of stroke or blood clots
d. Patients with seizure disorders
d. Patients with seizure disorders
What is the generic name for Lexapro?
escitalopram
Which of the following is the brand name for fluoxetine?
a. Cymbalta
b. Sarafem
c. Zoloft
d. Effexor
b. Sarafem
Which of the following is the brand name for trazodone?
a. Zyban
b. Elavil
c. Zoloft
d. Desyrel
d. Desyrel
Which of the following are common strengths for venlafaxine?
a. 50 mg
b. 75 mg
c. 100 mg
d. 150 mg
75 mg, 150 mg
Wellbutrin XL is most commonly dosed in which way?
a. One 50 mg tablet at bedtime for 3-7 days, then one 50 mg tablet twice daily.
b. One 150 mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then one 300 mg tablet once daily.
c. One 50 mg tablet at bedtime for 3-7 days, then one 100 mg tablet once daily.
d. One 150 mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then one 150 mg tablet twice daily.
b. One 150 mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then one 300 mg tablet once daily.
Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain?
a. duloxetine
b. fluoxetine
c. bupropion
d. sertraline
a. duloxetine
Which of the following is an important counseling point to share with patients taking methylphenidate?
a. Sexual dysfunction is common with this medication.
b. Take in the evening to prevent insomnia.
c. This medication may decrease heart rate.
d. Weight loss may occur due to decreased appetite.
d. Weight loss may occur due to decreased appetite.
Which of the following medications is NOT linked to insomnia as a side effect?
a. fluoxetine
b. sertraline
c. bupropion
d. amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
a. fluoxetine
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat fungal infections?
a. fluconazole
b. nitrofurantoin
c. ciprofloxacin
d. valacyclovir
a. fluconazole
Which of the following is the brand name for ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel?
a. NuvaRing
b. Loryna
c. Tri-ViLibra
d. Microgestin Fe
a. NuvaRing
What is the generic name for Advil?
ibuprofen
Which of the following is the brand name for methylprednisolone?
a. Medrol
b. Ultram
c. Mobic
d. Motrin
a. Medrol
Which of the following is NOT a brand name for hydrocodone/acetaminophen?
a. Motrin
b. Vicodin
c. Norco
d. Lortab
a. Motrin
Which of the following are common strengths for tramadol?
a. 25 mg
b. 50 mg
c. 150 mg
d. 200 mg
50 mg
Which of the following is a common frequency by which meloxicam is dosed?
a. every 4 to 6 hours
b. three times daily
c. twice daily
d. once daily
d. once daily
Which of the following medications is commonly used for stroke prevention?
a. aspirin
b. ibuprofen
c. acetaminophen
d. naproxen sodium
a. aspirin
All of the following medications should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset EXCEPT:
a. meloxicam
b. acetaminophen
c. ibuprofen
d. methylprednisolone
b. acetaminophen
Which of the following medications is associated with localized burning?
a. hydrocodone/APAP
b. hydrocortisone
c. methylprednisolone
d. aspirin
b. hydrocortisone
Which of the following medications is associated with mouth and throat numbing if the medication is chewed or crushed?
a. benzonatate
b. dextromethorphan
c. pseudoephedrine
d. montelukast
a. benzonatate
Which of the following medications should be taken with food to increase absorption?
a. trazodone
b. methylphenidate
c. bupropion
d. fluoxetine
a. trazodone
What is the generic name for Desyrel?
trazodone
What is the generic name for Xanax?
alprazolam
What is the generic name for Xulane?
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
What is the generic name for Bactrim DS?
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
Which of the following is the brand name for sertraline?
a. Zoloft
b. Prozac
c. Concerta
d. Elavil
a. Zoloft
Which of the following is the brand name for fluticasone?
a. Flonase
b. Delsym
c. Ventolin HFA
d. Symbicort
a. Flonase
Which of the following is the brand name for meloxicam?
a. Ultram
b. Motrin
c. Mobic
d. Medrol
c. Mobic
Which of the following is the brand name for ciprofloxacin?
a. Cipro
b. Keflex
c. Amoxil
d. Flagyl
a. Cipro
Which of the following is the brand name for duloxetine?
a. Sarafem
b. Cymbalta
c. Desyrel
d. Zoloft
b. Cymbalta
Which of the following is the brand name for dextromethorphan?
a. Benadryl
b. Delsym
c. Sudafed
d. Claritin
a. Delsym
Which of the following is the brand name for ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin?
a. Xulane
b. Loryna
c. Junel Fe
d. Ortho Tri-Cyclen
a. Xulane
Which of the following is NOT a brand name for hydrocortisone?
a. Redicort
b. Ala-Cort
c. Instacort 5
d. Anucort-HC
a. Redicort
Which of the following is the brand name for budesonide and formoterol?
a. Singulair
b. Sudafed
c. Ventolin HFA
d. Symbicort
d. Symbicort
Which of the following are common strengths for dextromethorphan (Delsym) liquid?
a. 10 mg/5 mL
b. 30 mg/5 mL
c. 100 mg/5 mL
d. 200 mg/5 mL
30 mg/5 mL
Which of the following are common strengths for fluoxetine?
a. 5 mg
b. 10 mg
c. 20 mg
d. 40 mg
10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
Which of the following are common strengths for metronidazole?
a. 250 mg
b. 500 mg
c. 750 mg
d. 875 mg
250 mg, 500 mg
Which of the following are common strengths for azithromycin?
a. 50 mg
b. 150 mg
c. 250 mg
d. 500 mg
250 mg, 500 mg
Which of the following are common strengths for aspirin?
a. 81 mg
b. 100 mg
c. 325 mg
d. 500 mg
81 mg, 325 mg, 500 mg
Which of the following most accurately matches the recommended dosing for acetaminophen?
a. Every 4 to 6 hours as needed, maximum 2000 mg/day
b. Every 4 to 6 hours as needed, maximum 3000 mg/day
c. Every 12 hours as needed, maximum 2000 mg/day
d. Every 12 hours as needed, maximum 3000 mg/day
b. Every 4 to 6 hours as needed, maximum 3000 mg/day
Which of the following is a common frequency by which metronidazole is dosed?
a. q3h
b. q4h
c. q8h
d. q24h
c. q8h
Which of the following medications is applied to the skin as a patch once weekly for three weeks, with an additional patch free week each cycle?
a. ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
b. ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
c. ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
d. ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
c. ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
All of the following are common dosing regimens for pseudoephedrine EXCEPT:
a. 60 mg by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed
b. 90 mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed
c. 120 mg by mouth every 12 hours as needed
d. 240 mg by mouth every 24 hours as needed
b. 90 mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed
Which of the following is a common frequency by which amphetamine/dextroamphetamine is dosed?
a. every 4-6 hours
b. three times daily
c. twice daily
d. once daily
d. once daily
Which of the following is a common frequency by which tramadol is dosed?
a. every 4 to 6 hours as needed
b. every 12 hours as needed
c. twice daily
d. once daily
a. every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Which of the following is a common frequency by which sulfamethoxazole is dosed?
a. q3h
b. q6h
c. q12h
d. q24h
c. q12h
Which of the following most accurately matches the recommended dosing for ibuprofen?
a. every 4 to 6 hours as needed, maximum of 1200 mg/day OTC dosing
b. every 12 hours as needed, maximum of 1200 mg/day OTC dosing
c. every 4 to 6 hours as needed, maximum of 4000 mg/day prescription dosing
d. every 12 hours as needed, maximum of 4000 mg/day prescription dosing
a. every 4 to 6 hours as needed, maximum of 1200 mg/day OTC dosing
Which of the following is a common frequency by which amoxicillin is dosed?
a. q4h
b. q6h
c. q8h
d. q24h
c. q8h
Which of the following medications is commonly used for emergency post-coital contraception?
a. medroxyprogesterone
b. levonorgestrel
c. cyclobenazprine
d. clonazepam
b. levonorgestrel
Which of the following medications has a labeled indication for the treatment of anxiety?
a. alprazolam
b. levonorgestrel
c. clonazepam
d. cyclobenzaprine
a. alprazolam
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly used to treat inflammation?
a. ibuprofen
b. naproxen sodium
c. acetaminophen
d. aspirin
c. acetaminophen
Which of the following medications acts as a nasal decongestant?
a. pseudoephedrine
b. fluticasone
c. guaifenesin
d. loratadine
a. pseudoephedrine
Which of the following medications does NOT have an indication as a cough suppressant to relieve dry cough?
a. benzonatate
b. guaifenesin
c. dextromethorphan
b. guaifenesin
Which of the following medications has an indication for the treatment of motion sickness?
a. loratadine
b. diphenhydramine
c. benzonatate
d. guaifenesin
b. diphenhydramine
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat acne?
a. metronidazole
b. amoxicillin
c. azithromycin
d. doxycycline
d. doxycycline
Which of the following medications is commonly used for stroke prevention?
a. aspirin
b. ibuprofen
c. acetaminophen
d. naproxen sodium
a. aspirin
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat social phobia?
a. duloxetine
b. trazodone
c. venlafaxine
d. methylphenidate
c. venlafaxine
Which of the following is a counseling point that should be shared for a patient starting Flonase nasal spray for the first time?
a. Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
b. Alcohol intensifies drowsiness associated with medication
c. Drink lots of water with medication to thin mucus
d. It may take several days for full effect of medication
d. It may take several days for full effect of medication
Patients with a sulfa allergy are contraindicated from taking which medication?
a. ciprofloxacin
b. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
c. cephalexin
d. fluconazole
b. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Which of the following medications is noted to cause constipation as a side effect?
a. duloxetine
b. bupropion
c. amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
d. amitriptyline
d. amitriptyline
Which of the following medications does NOT have any potential interaction with calcium (Ca++) which may decrease its absorption?
a. cephalexin
b. ciprofloxacin
c. doxycycline
a. cephalexin
Which of the following medications is NOT noted to cause an increased heart rate in patients?
a. albuterol sulfate
b. pseudoephedrine
c. dextromethorphan
c. dextromethorphan
All of the following are important counseling points for aspirin EXCEPT:
a. High doses may cause ringing in the ears
b. This medication can cause constipation
c. Take with food to prevent stomach upset
d. Do not give this medication to children
b. This medication can cause constipation
Which of the following medications is NOT linked to insomnia as a side effect?
a. fluoxetine
b. bupropion
c. sertraline
d. amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
a. fluoxetine
All of the following medications are available without a prescription EXCEPT:
a. hydrocortisone
b. acetaminophen
c. ibuprofen
d. tramadol
d. tramadol
What is the generic name for Restoril?
temazepam
Which of the following is the brand name for pregabalin?
a. Lamictal
b. Lyrica
c. Neurontin
d. Depakote ER
b. Lyrica
Which of the following are common strengths for topiramate?
a. 25 mg
b. 50 mg
c. 75 mg
d. 100 mg
25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
Which of the following most accurately matches the recommended dosing for quetiapine?
a. once daily, max 30 mg/day
b. twice daily, max 400 mg/day
c. three times daily, max 600 mg/day
d. once daily, max 800 mg/day
d. once daily, max 800 mg/day
Which of the following most accurately matches the recommended dosing for zolpidem?
a. take within 2 hours of bedtime and get at least 5 hours of rest
b. take within 2 hours of bedtime and get at least 8 hours of rest
c. take within 20 minutes of bedtime and get at least 5 hours of rest
d. take within 20 minutes of bedtime and get at least 8 hours of rest
d. take within 20 minutes of bedtime and get at least 8 hours of rest
Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of fibromyalgia?
a. olanzapine
b. temazepam
c. lamotrigine
d. pregabalin
d. pregabalin
Which of the following medications is NOT a controlled substance?
a. temazepam
b. olanzapine
c. pregabalin
d. zolpidem
b. olanzapine
All of the following medications are associated with weight gain EXCEPT:
a. pregabalin
b. lamotrigine
c. aripiprazole
d. olanzapine
b. lamotrigine
Which of the following medications acts as a nasal decongestant?
a. guaifenesin
b. loratadine
c. fluticasone
d. pseudoephedrine
d. pseudoephedrine
Which of the following is the brand name for duloxetine?
a. Cymbalta
b. Desyrel
c. Zoloft
d. Sarafem
a. Cymbalta