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1
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What is the generic name for Lipitor?

A

Atorvastatin

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2
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True or False: Metformin is used to treat diabetes.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Levothyroxine is ______.

A

Synthroid

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4
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What class of drug is Lisinopril?

A

ACE inhibitor

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5
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Which drug is commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart failure?

A

Lisinopril

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6
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What is the mechanism of action of Statins?

A

Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase

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7
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What is the primary use of Amlodipine?

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To treat high blood pressure and angina

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8
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True or False: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor.

A

True

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9
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What is the brand name for Simvastatin?

A

Zocor

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10
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Which drug is indicated for the treatment of asthma?

A

Albuterol

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11
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What is the generic name for the drug commonly known as Advil?

A

Ibuprofen

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12
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Sertraline is ______.

A

Zoloft

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13
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What is the primary indication for the use of Warfarin?

A

Anticoagulation

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14
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Which medication is classified as a benzodiazepine?

A

Diazepam

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15
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True or False: Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels.

A

True

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16
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Plavix?

A

Clopidogrel

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17
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What is the primary use of Furosemide?

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To treat edema and hypertension

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18
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Which medication is an opioid analgesic?

A

Hydrocodone

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19
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Metformin is ______.

A

Glucophage

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20
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What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs?

A

Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin

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21
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Which drug is used to treat high cholesterol?

A

Atorvastatin

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22
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Nexium?

A

Esomeprazole

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23
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True or False: Amoxicillin is a type of antibiotic.

A

True

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24
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What is the primary indication for the use of Gabapentin?

A

Neuropathic pain and seizures

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25
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Which medication is indicated for treating depression?

A

Sertraline

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26
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for Cetirizine is ______.

A

Zyrtec

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27
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What is the generic name for the drug commonly known as Crestor?

A

Rosuvastatin

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28
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What is the primary use of Clonazepam?

A

Anxiety and seizure disorders

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29
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True or False: Insulin is used to treat Type 2 diabetes only.

A

False

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30
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What is the mechanism of action of beta blockers?

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Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors

31
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Which drug is commonly used as a blood thinner?

32
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What is the generic name for the drug known as Prozac?

A

Fluoxetine

33
Q

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Alendronate is ______.

34
Q

What is the primary indication for the use of Prednisone?

A

Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant

35
Q

Which medication is used to treat heartburn and GERD?

A

Omeprazole

36
Q

True or False: Montelukast is an anti-inflammatory medication.

37
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Cialis?

38
Q

What is the primary use of Duloxetine?

A

Depression and anxiety

39
Q

Which drug is indicated for the treatment of hypertension?

A

Amlodipine

40
Q

What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?

A

Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

41
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Zithromax?

A

Azithromycin

42
Q

True or False: Ranitidine is used to reduce stomach acid.

43
Q

What class of drug is Metoprolol?

A

Beta blocker

44
Q

Which medication is indicated for treating seizures?

A

Gabapentin

45
Q

What is the primary use of Sildenafil?

A

Erectile dysfunction

46
Q

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Clopidogrel is ______.

47
Q

What is the mechanism of action of diuretics?

A

Increasing urine production

48
Q

Which drug is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders?

49
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Advair?

A

Fluticasone and Salmeterol

50
Q

True or False: Tamsulosin is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

51
Q

What is the primary indication for the use of Loratadine?

A

Allergic rhinitis

52
Q

Which medication is classified as a corticosteroid?

A

Prednisone

53
Q

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Atorvastatin is ______.

54
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Effexor?

A

Venlafaxine

55
Q

What is the primary use of Nitroglycerin?

A

Angina relief

56
Q

Which drug is an antiplatelet agent?

57
Q

True or False: Fentanyl is considered a non-opioid pain reliever.

58
Q

What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?

A

Inhibiting gastric acid secretion

59
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Zoloft?

A

Sertraline

60
Q

What is the primary indication for the use of Trazodone?

A

Depression

61
Q

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Dexamethasone is ______.

62
Q

Which medication is often prescribed for chronic pain?

A

Gabapentin

63
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Coumadin?

64
Q

True or False: Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of diuretic.

65
Q

What is the primary use of Nifedipine?

A

Hypertension and angina

66
Q

Which drug is used to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A

Tiotropium

67
Q

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Azithromycin is ______.

68
Q

What is the mechanism of action of anticoagulants?

A

Inhibiting blood coagulation

69
Q

What is the generic name for the drug known as Abilify?

A

Aripiprazole

70
Q

True or False: Duloxetine can be used for neuropathic pain.

71
Q

What is the primary indication for the use of Tramadol?

A

Pain relief

72
Q

Which medication is indicated for treating allergic reactions?

A

Diphenhydramine

73
Q

What is the brand name for the drug known as Metoprolol?

74
Q

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Rivaroxaban is ______.

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