Top 200 Drugs Section 1

Question 1

This osteoporosis medication with the chemical ingredient ibandronate is a available as a once a month tabelt.

Answer 1

Boniva

Question 2

What medication is a condition product that contains the ingredients found in Zocor and Zetia?

Answer 2

Vytorin

Question 3

What is the brand name for the muscle relaxer that contains cyclobenzaprine?

Answer 3

Flexeril

Question 4

What auxiliary label might be on a prescription label for Soma?

Answer 4

May cause drowsiness

Question 5

Evista mimics the effects of what hormone?

Answer 5

Estrogen

Question 6

What is the generic name for Mobic?

Answer 6

Meloxicam

Question 7

Lidoderm is a topical patch that is applied how often?

Answer 7

12 hours on/off

Question 8

OxyContin is an extended release version of what medication?

Answer 8

Oxycodone

Question 9

True or False: Vicodin and Lorcet have the same active ingredients but vary in strength.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Why is Duragesic considered a CII drug?

Answer 10

Because it is a narcotic.

Question 11

Meperidine is the generic name for what brand name Schedule II medication?

Answer 11

Demerol

Question 12

What does NSAID mean?

Answer 12

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Question 13

Name all three biophosphonates that are used for patients with osteoporosis.

Answer 13

Fosamax (alendronate)

Bonvia (ibandronate)

Actonel (risedronate)

Question 14

What are the counseling points for Fosamax?

Answer 14

Swallow whole
Remain upright for 30-60 minutes 
Take medication in the morning 
Take on an empty stomach 
Drink with 6-8oz of water

Question 15

True or False: Biophosphonates rebuild bones.

Answer 15

False, they slow down the process.

Question 16

What is the generic name for Lyrica?

Answer 16

Pregablin

Question 17

Vicoprofen contains what two drugs?

Answer 17

Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen

Question 18

True or False: The maximum daily allowance for acteaminophen is 3200mg.

Answer 18

False, it’s 4000.

Question 19

Why are labels added to prescription NSAIDs?

Answer 19

They are sometimes considered CII drugs and they can break down the lining of the stomach.

Question 20

Simvastatin is the generic name for what cholesterol medication?

Answer 20

Zocor