PTCB Practice

TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB EXAM
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1. Amoxil -ANSGeneric Name: Amoxicillin
Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Indication: Bacterial Infection

2. Crestor -ANSGeneric Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)

3. Lipitor -ANSGeneric Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)

4. Nexium -ANSGeneric Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)

5. Plavix -ANSGeneric Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots

6. Singulair -ANSGeneric Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks

7. Synthroid -ANSGeneric Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)

8. Vicodin (Norco) -ANSGeneric Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
Schedule: CII

9. Zocor -ANSGeneric Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)

,10. Zestril (Prinivil -ANSGeneric Name: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)

Prilosec -ANSGeneric Name: Omeprazole
Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
NOW OVER THE COUNTER

Desyrel -ANSGeneric Name: Trazodone
Drug Class: Antidepressant
Indication: Depression and Insomnia

Diovan -ANSGeneric Name: Valsartan
Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB)
Indication: Hypertension

Ultram -ANSGeneric Name: Tramadol
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain
C-IV

Cymbalta -ANSGeneric Name: Duloxetine
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
(SSNRI)
Indication: Depression

Coumadin -ANSGeneric Name: Warfarin
Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner)
Indication: Prevents blood clotting

Norvasc -ANSGeneric Name: Amlodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)

Pulmicort Respules -ANSGeneric Name: Budesonide Inhalation
Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid
Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids

Seroquel -ANSGeneric Name: Quetiapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine
Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)

Phenergan -ANSGeneric Name: Promethazine
Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine
Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting

, Flonase -ANSGeneric Name: Fluticasone Nasal
Drug Class: Nasal Spray
Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)

Xanax -ANSGeneric Name: Alprazolam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)

Klonopin -ANSGeneric Name: Clonazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety
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Loestrin Fe24 -ANSGeneric Name: Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, and Ferrous
Fumarate Tablets
Drug Class: Contraceptive
Indication: Prevents ovulation (release of an egg from ovary) and prevents pregnancy
(birth control)

Mobic -ANSGeneric Name: Meloxipam
Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indication: Inflammation, Pain

Celexa -ANSGeneric Name: Citalopram
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Indication: Depression

Keflex -ANSGeneric Name: Cephalexin
Drug Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Indication: Bacterial Infection

Sular -ANSGeneric Name: Nisoldipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
Indication: Hypertension

Neurontin -ANSGeneric Name: Gabapentin
Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic Medication (Anticonvulsant)
Indication: Seizures and nerve pain

Abilify -ANSGeneric Name: Aripiprazole
Drug Class: Antipsychotic
Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder)

Valium -ANSGeneric Name: Diazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiapine