TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS

1. Amoxil - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Amoxicillin

Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic

Indication: Bacterial Infection



2. Crestor - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Rosuvastatin

Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)



3. Lipitor - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Atorvastatin

Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)



4. Nexium - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Esomeprazole

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)



5. Plavix - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Clopidogrel

Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Indication: Preventing Blood Clots



6. Singulair - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Montelukast

Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor

,Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks



7. Synthroid - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Levothyroxine

Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement

Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)



8. Vicodin (Norco) - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
(Tylenol)

Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic

Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain

Schedule: CII



9. Zocor - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Simvastatin

Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)



10. Zestril (Prinivil - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Lisinopril

Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor

Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)



Prilosec - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Omeprazole

Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)

Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

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Desyrel - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Trazodone

,Drug Class: Antidepressant

Indication: Depression and Insomnia



Diovan - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Valsartan

Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB)

Indication: Hypertension



Ultram - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Tramadol

Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic

Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain

C-IV



Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Duloxetine

Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI)

Indication: Depression



Coumadin - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Warfarin

Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner)

Indication: Prevents blood clotting



Norvasc - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Amlodipine

Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)



Pulmicort Respules - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Budesonide Inhalation

Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid

, Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids



Seroquel - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Quetiapine

Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine

Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)



Phenergan - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Promethazine

Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine

Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting



Flonase - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal

Drug Class: Nasal Spray

Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)



Xanax - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Alprazolam

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)



Klonopin - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Clonazepam

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety

C-IV



Loestrin Fe24 - CORRECT ANSWER -Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, and Ferrous
Fumarate Tablets

Drug Class: Contraceptive