HOSA Pharmacy Science Exam Questions And Answers

HOSA Pharmacy Science Exam Questions And
Answers
Brand Name: Lasix
Drug Class: Diuretic--loop
Indication: treatment of edema and hypertension
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Furosemide

Brand Name: K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro-K, many others
Drug Class: potassium supplement (oral)
Indication: treatment and prevention of potassium deficiency
(hypokalemia)
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Potassium Chloride

Brand Name: Neurontin
Drug Class: antiepileptic
Indication: used as an adjunct in the treatment of partial seizures; can
also be used to neuralgia (nerve pain) and restless leg syndrome (RLS)
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Gabapentin

Brand Name: Norvasc
Drug Class: antihypertensive--calcium channel blocker
Indication: treatment of hypertension, can also be used for treatment of
angina
Controlled: no - ANSWER -amlodipine besylate

Brand Name: Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
Drug Class: bronchodilator, anti asthmatic (inhalation)
Indication: treatment of asthma and bronchospasms
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Albuterol Sulfate

, Brand Name: Xanax, Xanax XR
Drug Class: antianxiety--benzodiazepine
Indication: treatment of anxiety and panic disorders
Controlled: YES - ANSWER -alprazolam; C-4

Brand Name: Celexa
Drug Class: antidepressant--selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI)
Indication: treatment of depression
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Citalopram Hydrobromide

Brand Name: Zantac
Drug Class: antinuclear agent--H2, receptor blocker
Indication: treatment of gastoesophadeal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers,
and other hypersecretory conditions.
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Brand Name: Ambien, Ambien CR
Drug Class: sedative, hypnotic
Indication: treatment of insomnia
Controlled: YES - ANSWER -Zolpidem Tartrate; C-4

Brand Name: Lipitor
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic--HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Indication: treatment of high cholesterol
Controlled: no - ANSWER -atorvastatic calcium

Brand Name: HydroDiuril, Esidrix
Drug Class: diuretic--thiazide

,Indication: treatment of edema and hypertension
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Brand Name: Ultram, Ryzolt, Ultram ER
Drug Class: analgesic
Indication: management of moderate to moderately severe pain
Controlled: YES - ANSWER -Tramadol Hydrochloride

Brand Name: Lopressor
Drug Class: antihypertensive--beta blocker
Indication: treatment of hypertension (high BP) and angina
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Metoprolol Tartate

Brand Name: Desyrel
Drug Class: antidepressant
Indication: treatment of depression
Controlled: no - ANSWER -trazodone hydrochloride

Brand Name: Cymbalta
Drug Class: antidepressant--selective serotonin and norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Indication: treatment of depression; also used for treatment of
fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and other chronic pain
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Duloxetine Hydrochloride

Brand Name: Coreg, Coreg CR
Drug Class: antihypertensive--beta blocker
Indication: treatment of hypertension (high BP)
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Carvedilol

, Brand Name: Coumadin, Jantoven
Drug Class: anticoagulant
Indication: prevention of blood clots
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Warfarin Sodium

Brand Name: Plavix
Drug Class: platelet inhibitor
Indication: prevention of blood clots
Controlled: no - ANSWER -clopidogrel bisulfate

Brand Name: Klonopin
Drug Class: antiepileptic (benzodiazepine)
Indication: treatment of seizures
Controlled: YES - ANSWER -Clonazepam; C-4

Brand Name: Singulair
Drug Class: antiasthmatic--Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: treatment of asthma, bronchospasms, and seasonal allergies
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Montelukast Sodium

Brand Name: Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid
Drug Class: muscle relaxant
Indication: treatment of muscle spasms
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride

Brand Name: Zoloft
Drug Class: antidepressant--Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
(SSRI)
Indication: treatment of depression
Controlled: no - ANSWER -Sertraline Hydrochloride