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What is the primary indication for Adderall?
What is the primary indication for Adderall?
Which drug is classified as an opioid analgesic?
Which drug is classified as an opioid analgesic?
Which medication is indicated specifically as an antihypertensive?
Which medication is indicated specifically as an antihypertensive?
What is the dosing form for Albuterol?
What is the dosing form for Albuterol?
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What is the highest dosing magnitude for Metoprolol Succinate?
What is the highest dosing magnitude for Metoprolol Succinate?
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What dosage forms of Omeprazole are available?
What dosage forms of Omeprazole are available?
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Which of the following medications is classified as an antidepressant?
Which of the following medications is classified as an antidepressant?
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Which drug has the lowest available dosage form?
Which drug has the lowest available dosage form?
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What is the highest available dosage for Levothyroxine Sodium?
What is the highest available dosage for Levothyroxine Sodium?
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What is the classification of Zocor?
What is the classification of Zocor?
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Which of the following is a common brand name for Famotidine?
Which of the following is a common brand name for Famotidine?
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What is the primary indication for Albuterol?
What is the primary indication for Albuterol?
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What is the maximum dosage for Trazodone HCl?
What is the maximum dosage for Trazodone HCl?
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What dosage forms are available for Gabapentin?
What dosage forms are available for Gabapentin?
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Which of the following medications is indicated for both antidepressant and OCD treatment?
Which of the following medications is indicated for both antidepressant and OCD treatment?
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What is the classification of Furosemide?
What is the classification of Furosemide?
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What is the generic name for the drug marketed as Vicodin?
What is the generic name for the drug marketed as Vicodin?
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What form of Bupropion is available with the highest dosage?
What form of Bupropion is available with the highest dosage?
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Which CNS agent is associated with a dosing form of 5, 10, 15, and 20 mg?
Which CNS agent is associated with a dosing form of 5, 10, 15, and 20 mg?
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Which medication is known as Cozaar?
Which medication is known as Cozaar?
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Study Notes
Antihypertensives
- Metoprolol (Toprol-XL) is prescribed for hypertension, available in dosages of 25, 50, 100, and 200 mg.
- Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) serves as an antihypertensive medication, commonly in tablet form.
- Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc) is indicated for high blood pressure, offered in 2.5, 5, and 10 mg tablet dosages.
- Losartan Potassium (Cozaar) is another antihypertensive, available in 25, 50, and 100 mg tablets.
Antidepressants
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) is used as an antidepressant, available in various forms: IR (75, 100 mg), SR (100, 150, 200 mg), and XR (150, 300 mg).
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is prescribed for depression, available in capsules of 20, 30, and 60 mg.
- Trazodone (Desyrel) functions as an antidepressant with IR (50, 100, 150, 300 mg) and XR (150, 300 mg) tablet options.
- Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro) serves as an antidepressant, available in 5, 10, and 20 mg tablets.
- Sertraline HCl (Zoloft) is used to treat depression and OCD, in tablet form of 25, 50, and 100 mg.
Antihyperlipidemics
- Simvastatin (Zocor) aids in lowering cholesterol, available in tablet strengths of 5, 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg.
- Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is also an antihyperlipidemic, provided in 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg tablets.
Diuretics
- Furosemide (Lasix) acts as a diuretic for fluid retention, available in 20, 40, and 80 mg tablet formulations.
Anticonvulsant/Antineuralgic
- Gabapentin (Neurontin) is utilized as an anticonvulsant, available in capsules (100, 300, 400 mg) and tablets (600, 800 mg).
CNS Agents
- Amphetamine with Dextroamphetamine Salts (Adderall XR) is a CNS agent effective for ADHD, available in IR (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 mg) and XR (5, 10, 15, 20 mg) formats.
Bronchodilator
- Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair) is a bronchodilator used for asthma, available in 2 mg and 4 mg tablet forms.
Opioid Analgesics
- Hydrocodone Bitartrate w/ Acetaminophen (Lortab, Vicodin, Norco) is an opioid analgesic, typically containing 5 mg of Hydrocodone and 300 mg of Acetaminophen per tablet.
Gastric Antisecretory
- Omeprazole (Prilosec) functions as a gastric antisecretory, available in capsule strengths of 10, 20, and 40 mg.
- Famotidine (Pepcid) also acts as a gastric antisecretory, offered in 20 and 40 mg tablet formulations.
Thyroid Hormone
- Levothyroxine Sodium (Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid) is prescribed for thyroid hormone replacement, available in dosages ranging from 25 to 300 mcg tablets.
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Test your knowledge on antihypertensive medications including their trade names, indications, and dosing. This quiz will cover key drugs like Metoprolol, Lisinopril, and Amlodipine. Review important information that is critical for understanding these essential drugs.
