Top 200 Drugs Quiz #8

Question 1

SEROquel

Answer 1

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

Question 2

zyPREXA

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Mirapex

Answer 3

generic: pramipexole
classification: dopamine agonist
use: parkinson’s disease
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- dry mouth or blurred vision

Question 4

Requip

Answer 4

generic: rOPINIRole
classification: dopamine agonist
use: parkinson’s disease
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- dry mouth or blurred vision

Question 5

Provigil

Answer 5

generic: modafinil
classification: sympathomimetic
use: narcolepsy

Question 6

Depakote ER

Answer 6

generic: divalproex sodium
classification: neurologic
use: seizure, bipolar, migraine
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- don’t stop taking abruptly

Question 7

Dilantin

Answer 7

generic: phenytoin
classification: hydantoin
use: seizure
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- don’t stop taking abruptly

Question 8

Keppra

Answer 8

generic: levETIRAcetam
classification: antiepileptic
use: seizure
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- don’t stop taking abruptly

Question 9

LaMICtal

Answer 9

generic: lamoTRIgine
classification: antiepileptic
use: seizure, bipolar, migraine
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- don’t stop taking abruptly

Question 10

Topamax

Answer 10

generic: topiramate
classification: antiepileptic
use: seizure
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- don’t stop taking abruptly

Question 11

Trileptal

Answer 11

generic: OXcarbazepine
classification: antiepileptic
use: partial seizure
- may cause dizziness or drowsiness
- don’t stop taking abruptly

Question 12

Lyrica

Answer 12

generic: pregabalin
classification: neurologic
use: neuropathic pain
- dizziness, drowsiness
- CV

Question 13

Neurontin

Answer 13

generic: gabapentin
classification: neurologic
use: neuropathic pain, seizure
- fatigue
- peripheral edema

Question 14

Dyazide, Maxide

Answer 14

generic: triamterene/hydroCHLOROthiazide
classification: k-sparing/thiazide diuretic
use: hypertension, edema
- causes frequent urination
- take in the morning
- may cause photosensitivity

Question 15

Microzide, Esidrex

Answer 15

generic: hydroCHLOROthiazide
classification: thiazide diuretic
use: hypertension, edema
- causes frequent urination
-take in the morning
- may cause photosensitivity

Question 16

Lasix

Answer 16

generic: furosemide
classification: loop diuretic
use: hypertension, edema
- causes frequent urination
- take in the morning
- may cause photosensitivity

Question 17

Enablex

Answer 17

generic: darifenacin
classification: urinary antispasmodic
use: overactive bladder
- may cause dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision

Question 18

VESIcare

Answer 18

generic: solifenacin
classification: urinary antispasmodic
use: overactive bladder
- may cause dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision

Question 19

Detrol LA

Answer 19

generic: tolterodine
classification: urinary antispasmodic
use: incontinence
- do not crush
- may cause dizziness

Question 20

Avodart

Answer 20

generic: dutasteride
classification: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
use: BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)