Top 300 Drugs Quiz Questions

What generation is keflex

1st gen

What generation is cefuroxime

2nd gen

NuvaRing should be inserted vaginally and left for ______ week(s) and then removed from _________ week(s) before a new ring is inserted

3,1

What generation is cefdinir

3rd gen

Shingrix is approved for adults at least _____ years or age and older

50

Maxalt is an agonist of _______

5HT1

Zofran is a ______ antagonist

5HT3

Pneumovax 23 is indicated for adults who are ____ or older

65

Fluticasone/salmeterol inhalers come as which of the following product(s)? a. Advair Diskus b. ArmonAir c. Flovent Diskus d. A and C

A

Which of the following conditions can be treated with lacosamide? a. Partial onset seizures b. Candidiasis c. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infection d. Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)

A

Which of the following is NOT a brand name for meningococcal vaccine? a. Vaxchora b. Bexsero c. Trumenba d. Menactra

A

Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for pregabalin? a. Insomnia b. Fibromyalgia c. Restless leg syndrome d. Neuropathic pain e. Partial-seizure adjunctive therapy

A

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate counseling point for Macrobid? a. If urine discoloration occurs this may be a sign of serious hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity b. This medication is taken twice daily for treatment of UTI c. This medication may cause discoloration of the urine, which is not harmful d. Oral suspension product should not be mixed with food prior to consumption

A

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate counseling point for benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)? a. The capsule contents have a sweet taste and can be mixed with food or drink if the patient has trouble swallowing b. Accidental ingestion of low doses by children <2 years of age has been reported to be fatal-- store carefully out of the reach of children c. It should be administered with food or milk if GI upset occurs d. Capsules should not be chewed or crushed

A

Which of the following is NOT an indication for Celexa? a. Insomnia b. Binge eating disorder c. Depression d. Panic disorder

A

Which of the following is the correct counseling point regarding administration of sucralfate? a. It should be taken on an empty stomach and separated from other medications by 2-4 hours b. It can be taken with or without food but should be separated from other medications by 2-4 hours c. It should be taken with food and can be taken at the same time as other medications d. It can be taken with or without food and can be taken at the same time as other medications

A

MOA of Catapres

A2 agonist

MOA of Guanfacine

A2 agonist

Which of the following are indications for the use of Depakote? (select all that apply) a. Absence seizures b. Manic bipolar disorder c. Depression d. Acute migraine treatment

AB

Bupropion can be used for which of the following FDA-labeled indications? (select all that apply) a. Depression b. Seasonal affective disorder c. Smoking cessation assistance d. Insomnia

ABC

Which of the following statements regarding Coreg is/are true? (select all that apply) a. It can be used for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction b. It should be taken with food or milk c. It is a mixed alpha/beta-adrenergic antagonist d. It is a selective beta-adrenergic antagonist

ABC

Which of the following are listed indications for the use of Farxiga? (select all that apply) a. Type 2 diabetes b. Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction c. Hepatic insufficiency d. Proteinuric chronic kidney disease

ABD

Which of the following is/are potential adverse effects of short term use (<7-14 days) of methylprednisolone? (select all that apply) a. Fluid retention b. Mood changes c. HPA axis suppression d. Dermal thinning e. Appetite changes

ABE

Risperdal is an antagonist of which of the following receptors? (select all that apply) a. Dopamine D2 b. Adrenergic alpha-1 c. Serotonin 5-HT2 d. Histamine H2

AC

Which of the following instructions for the administration of ciprofloxacin is correct? (select all that apply) a. It can be taken with or without food b. It must be taken on an empty stomach c. It should be taken at least 2 h before or 6 h after antacids or mineral supplements d. It can be taken with a glass of milk if stomach upset occurs

AC

Drug class of altace

ACEi

What drug class does diovan belong to?

ARB

Brand of Quinapril

Accupril

Aricept is an inhibitor of ________

Acetylcholinesterase

Brand of Risedronate

Actonel

What is the generic name for Differin?

Adapalene

MOA of hytrin

Alpha 1 antagonist

MOA of antivert

Antihistamine

Lomotil is a combination medication containing diphenoxylate and ______

Atropine

MOA of Abilify

Atypical antipsychotic with partial agonist activity at dopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5HT1A receptors and antagonist at 5HT2A

Seroquel acts as an antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. Which of the following is not antagonized by this drug? a. Dopamine D2 receptors b. GABA-A receptors c. Serotonin 5-HT2 receptors d. Histamine H1 receptors e. Adrenergic alpha-2 receptors

B

Which of the following is NOT a brand name for a combination medication containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen? a. Zohydro ER b. Percocet c. Hysingla ER d. Vicodin e. Norco

B

Which of the following is NOT a brand name for a vaccine used for the prevention of pertussis? a. Boostrix b. Twinrix c. Daptacel d. Infanrix e. Adacel

B

Which of the following is NOT true of Tamiflu? a. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor that works against both influenza type A and B b. It must be taken on an empty stomach c. It may be used for either treatment or prophylaxis d. If used for treatment, it should be started within 48 hrs of the start of symptoms

B

Which of the following is a listed indication for Plaquenil? a. Eczema b. Rheumatoid arthritis c. Secondary prevention of CVA d. Antiplatelet therapy post revascularization procedure

B

Which of the following statements about Bentyl is FALSE? a. It may cause drowsiness b. Its generic name is darifenacin c. It relieves smooth muscle spasm of the GI tract d. It can cause decreased sweating and increase risk of heat-related illness

B

Flexeril is indicated for which of the following conditions? Include both on and off-label indications. (select all that apply) a. Depression b. Fibromyalgia c. Skeletal muscle spasm d. Neuropathic pain

BC

Which of the following are potential risks of long term use of Decadron? (select all that apply) a. Vision loss b. Hyperglycemia c. Osteoporosis d. Dermatitis

BC

Which of the following is/are FDA labeled indications or listed off-label uses for Neurontin? a. Generalized anxiety b. Restless leg syndrome c. Postherpetic neuralgia d. Insomnia e. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

BCE

Cordarone is used for which of the following indications? (select all that apply) a. Hypertension b. Secondary prevention of ventricular arrhythmias c. Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation d. Atrial fibrillation, rate control

BD

What is the generic name for Lotensin?

Benazepril

Normodyne is used for which of the following indications? a. Hyperglycemia b. Ventricular dysrhythmia c. Hypertension d. Benign prostatic hyperplasia

C

Sofosbuvir is used to treat which of the following infections? a. HIV-1 b. HBV c. HCV d. HPV

C

Symbicort is an MDI inhaler containing which of the following? a. Long-acting bronchodilator only b. Inhaled corticosteroid only c. Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + long-acting bronchodilator d. Short-acting bronchodilator

C

Which of the following counseling points related to lansoprazole administration is true? a. It should be taken with a meal at the same time every day b. It should be taken on an empty stomach before meals as needed, but cannot be crushed c. It should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before eating d. It should be taken at the same time with any other antacids a patient is taking

C

Which of the following is NOT an indication for the use of duloxetine? a. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy b. Anxiety c.ADHD d. Depression

C

Which of the following is a listed FDA-label or off-label indication for hydralazine? a. Insomnia b. Anxiety c. Hypertension d. Itching

C

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the administration of levofloxacin? a. It must be taken with food b. It should be separated from antacids or other mineral supplements by 30 minutes c. It can be taken with or without food d. It should be taken on an empty stomach, but if it causes GI upset it can be taken with milk

C

Which of the following is accurate regarding key counseling points for eszopiclone? a. Take 1 hour prior to bedtime b. Take with a high fat meal c. This should be taken only as needed d. Unlike zolpidem, there are no risks of complex sleep-related behaviors with eszopiclone

C

Which of the following statements about Lipitor is FALSE? a. Patients should be counseled to avoid grapefruit and excessive alcohol while taking the drug b. The generic name is atorvastatin c. It can replace lifestyle changes for those with elevated cholesterol d. It is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

C

MOA of calan SR

CCB

MOA of Celebrex

COX-2 inhibitor

MOA of Zebeta

Cardioselective BB

Generic of Hygroton

Chlorthalidone

Brand for Clindamycin

Cleocin

Generic of Colcrys

Colchicine

Brand of prochlorperazine

Compazine

Pulmicort Flexhaler contains which of the following? a. Beclomethasone b. Fluticasone c. Budesonide/formoterol d. Budesonide

D

Viibryd is used to treat which of the following conditions? a.Insomnia b. Seizures c. Urinary incontinence d. Depression

D

Which of the following is NOT a listed FDA label or off-label use of hydroxyzine? a. Allergic rhinitis b. Anxiety c. Sedation d. Hypertension

D

Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for Xifaxan? a. Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea b. Hepatic encephalopathy c. C. difficile infection d. Mycobacterium infection e. Traveler's diarrhea

D

Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for the use of Aldactone? a. Heart failure, NYHA class III-IV b. Hirsuitism c. Ascites in cirrhosis of the liver d. Orthostatic hypotension e. Hypokalemia

D

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate counseling point for Augmentin? a. Symptoms should improve within 2-3 days of treatment b. The suspension should be discarded 10 days after reconstitution c.If a suspension is used, it should be stored in the refrigerator after reconstitution d. It should be taken without food for proper absorption

D

Which of the following is NOT an indication (FDA labeled or off-label) for Zyprexa? a. Anxiety b. Schizophrenia c. Bipolar disorder d. Chemotherapy-induced nausea

D

Which of the following is the correct description of the MOA and cardiac effects of Lanoxin? a. It increases sympathetic tone to reduce AV conduction block b. It acts as a beta-adrenergic antagonist to reduce heart rate c. It exerts positive chronotropic effects that increase cardiac output d. It exerts positive inotropic effects that increase cardiac output

D

Januvia is a ______ inhibitor

DPP-4

Brand of trazodone

Desyrel

Generic of Valium

Diazepam

Generic of Voltaren

Diclofenac

Generic of Cardizem

Diltiazem

MOA of Pradaxa

Direct thrombin inhibitor

Compazine is a _______ antagonist

Dopamine

Pramipexole is a _____ agonist

Dopamine

Generic of Vasotec

Enalapril

Vaccine for Hep B

Engerix-B

MOA of Xanax

Enhances postsynaptic effect of GABA

Generic of Lodine

Etodolac

Generic of Zetia

Ezetimibe

Levaquin belongs to what ABX class

Fluoroquinolone

Flovent Diskus contains what medications?

Fluticasone

Brand name of alendronate

Fosamax

Byetta belongs to what medication class?

GLP-1 RA

MOA of trulicity

GLP-1 RA

Vaccine for HPV

Gardasil-9

Brand of ziprasidone

Geodon

Generic for Glucotrol

Glipizide

Famotidine belongs to what drug class?

H2RA

Vaccine for H Influ

Hiberix

Phenergan blocks ________ receptors

Histamine

Generic for Vistaril

Hydroxyzine

Coumadin impairs what clotting factors?

II VII, IX, X

brand of sumatriptan

Imitrex

Brand for levetiracetam

Keppra

Generic for Lamictal

Lamotrigine

Montelukast is a _______ antagonist

Leukotriene

Generic of Xyzal

Levocetirizine

MOA of Cetirizine

Long-acting H1 antagonist

MOA of Demedex

Loop diuretic

Zithromax belongs to which class of antibiotics?

Macrolide

Brand for Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir

Mavyret

Drug class of Repaglinide

Meglitinides

Generic of Skelaxin

Metaxolone

Generic of Concerta

Methylphenidate

Generic for Lopressor

Metoprolol (tartrate)

Generic of Flagyl

Metronidazole

Generic for Remeron

Mirtazapine

Brand of Meloxicam

Mobic

MOA of Wellbutrin

Monocyclic antidepressant inhibiting uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine

Generic for Bactroban

Mupirocin

Carisoprodol is what class of medication

Muscle relaxant

Memantine is a ___ antagonist

NMDA

MOA of Naprosyn

NS COX1 and COX2 inhibitor

Indocin belongs to what class of med?

NSAID

Suboxone is the brand name for a combination medication containing buprenorphine and

Naloxone

Generic for Bystolic

Nebivolol

Generic for Benicar

Olmesartan

Nitroglycerine should not be used with _______ inhibitors which are commonly used for erectile dysfunction

PDE5

Viagra is a inhibitor of?

PDE5

Generic of Dilantin

Phenytoin

Brand of clopidogrel

Plavix

Brand of pravastatin

Pravachol

Brand for Omeprazole

Prilosec

What hormone(s) is in DepoProvera?

Progestin only

Generic for Inderal

Propranolol

Generic of Evista

Raloxifene

Brand of Ranolazine

Ranexa

Brand of methocarbamol

Robaxin

Brand of Rotavirus Vaccine

Rotarix and RotaTeq

Invokana is an inhibitor of _______ in proximal renal tubules

SGLT2

Paxil belongs to what drug class

SSRI

Generic of Onglyza

Saxagliptin

MOA of Buspar

Selective serotonin 5HT1A receptor partial agonist

Describe MOA of Amaryl

Stimulates secretion for insulin from pancreatic beta-cell

Brand of Atomoxetine

Strattera

Generic of Cialis

Tadalafil

Brand of Carbamazepine

Tegretol

Generic of lamisil

Terbinafine

Minocin belongs to what ABX class

Tetracycline

What class of ABX is vibramycine

Tetracycline

Avandia belongs to what drug class

Thiazolidinedione

What drug class is doxepin in?

Tricyclic antidepressant

MOA of Elavil

Tricyclic antidepressant blocking presynaptic uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

brand of oxcarbazepine

Trileptal

Entresto is a combo of sacubitril and ______

Valsartan

Brand of valacyclovir

Valtrex

Vaccine for Hep A

Vaqta and Havrix

Generic of chantix

Varenicline

Generic of effexor

Venlafaxine

Apixaban is an inhibitor of Factor ___

Xa

Xarelto inhibits _____

Xa

brand for latanoprost

Xalatan

Brand of simvastatin

Zocor

Generic of intermezzo

Zolpidem

Generic of Lexapro

escitalopram

Generic for Lopid

gemfibrozil

Generic for Boniva

ibandronate

Combivent Respimat is a combo of _______ and albuterol

ipratropium

Generic for Xopenex

levalbuterol

Generic of Actos

pioglitazone

Generic of Maxalt

rizatriptan

Generic of crestor

rosuvastatin

Maxzide is a combo drug with HCTZ and ______

triamterene

MOA of Pamelor

tricyclic antidepressant