This Top 200 Drug study guide for the PTCB (PTCE) exam, provide a comprehensive, organized,
and mnemonics-based approach to mastering the top 200 drugs. They typically cover
brand/generic names, drug classes, therapeutic uses, and common indications, facilitating faster
memorization.
Key Features of This Top 200 Drug Study Guide:
• Organization: Drugs are grouped by therapeutic class or organ system (e.g., cardiovascular,
CNS, anti-infectives) to enhance understanding and recall.
• Essential Data: Guides provide critical information for the PTCE, including brand names,
generic names, drug classes, and mechanisms of action.
• Memory Aids: Many guides incorporate mnemonics, color-coding, and visual aids to help
students memorize large volumes of data.
• Content Focus: They often highlight key information needed for the exam, such as common
side effects, drug interactions, and, in some cases, whether a drug is a controlled
substance, prescription, or OTC.
(Ultimate Guide for YR. 2026/2027)
Terms in this set (200)
,1. Amoxil
2. Crestor Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and
3. Lipitor Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and
,4. Nexium Generic Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux
5. Plavix Generic Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
6. Singulair Generic Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
, 7. Synthroid Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
8. Vicodin (Norco) Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
and mnemonics-based approach to mastering the top 200 drugs. They typically cover
brand/generic names, drug classes, therapeutic uses, and common indications, facilitating faster
memorization.
Key Features of This Top 200 Drug Study Guide:
• Organization: Drugs are grouped by therapeutic class or organ system (e.g., cardiovascular,
CNS, anti-infectives) to enhance understanding and recall.
• Essential Data: Guides provide critical information for the PTCE, including brand names,
generic names, drug classes, and mechanisms of action.
• Memory Aids: Many guides incorporate mnemonics, color-coding, and visual aids to help
students memorize large volumes of data.
• Content Focus: They often highlight key information needed for the exam, such as common
side effects, drug interactions, and, in some cases, whether a drug is a controlled
substance, prescription, or OTC.
(Ultimate Guide for YR. 2026/2027)
Terms in this set (200)
,1. Amoxil
2. Crestor Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and
3. Lipitor Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and
,4. Nexium Generic Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux
5. Plavix Generic Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
6. Singulair Generic Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
, 7. Synthroid Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
8. Vicodin (Norco) Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
