Top 200 Drugs Quiz #7

Question 1

Zoloft

Answer 1

generic: sertraline
classification: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
use: depression

Question 2

Elavil

Answer 2

generic: amitriptyline
classification: TCA (tricyclic antidepressants)
use: depression
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness

Question 3

CeleXA

Answer 3

generic: citalopram
classification: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
use: depression

Question 4

Desyrel

Answer 4

generic: traZODone
classification: antidepressant
use: depression, insomnia

Question 5

Lexapro

Answer 5

generic: escitalopram
classification: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
use: depression

Question 6

Wellbutrin XL

Answer 6

generic: buPROPion
classification: antidepressant
use: depression
- zyban marketed for smoking cessation

Question 7

Adderall XR

Answer 7

generic: dextroamphetamine/amphetamine
classification: amphetamine
use: ADHD
- dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- don’t stop abruptly
- don’t combine with MAOI’s
- CII

Question 8

Concerta

Answer 8

generic: methylphenidate
classification: CNS stimulant
use: ADHD
- dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- don’t stop abruptly
- don’t combine with MAOI’s
- CII

Question 9

Focalin XR

Answer 9

generic: dexmethylphenidate
classification: CNS stimulant
use: ADHD
- not a controlled medication

Question 10

Vyvanse

Answer 10

generic: lisdexamfetamine
classification: CNS stimulant
use: ADHD
- not a controlled medication

Question 11

Strattera

Answer 11

generic: atomoxetine
classification: norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
use: ADHD
- not a controlled medication

Question 12

Ambien

Answer 12

generic: zolpidem
classification: gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist
use: insomnia
- may cause dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- CIV

Question 13

Lunesta

Answer 13

generic: eszopiclone
classification: nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic
use: insomnia
- may cause dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- CIV

Question 14

Aricept

Answer 14

generic: donepezil
classification: cholinesterase inhibitor
use: alzheimer’s disease

Question 15

Namenda

Answer 15

generic: memantine
classification: NMDA receptor agonist
use: alzheimer’s disease
- dizziness
- headache
- fatigue

Question 16

Imitrex

Answer 16

generic: SUMAtriptan
classification: serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist
use: migraine, headache
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness

Question 17

Relpax

Answer 17

generic: eletriptan
classification: serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist
use: migraine, headache
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness

Question 18

Abilify

Answer 18

generic: ARIPiprazole
classification: antipsychotic
use: schizophrenia
- may cause dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- may also cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

Question 19

Geodon

Answer 19

generic: ziprasidone
classification: antipsychotic
use: schizophrenia
- may cause dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- may also cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

Question 20

RisperDAL

Answer 20

generic: risperiDONE
classification: antipsychotic
use: schizophrenia
- may cause dizziness, drowsiness
- avoid alcohol
- may also cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects