Medication Classification Quiz

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What is the medication classification of rosuvastatin (Crestor)?

Hematopoietic

Antihypertensive

Cholesterol-lowering (correct)

Antiarrhythmic

Hemostatic

What is the medication classification of sumatriptan (Imitrex)?

Antimigraine (correct)

Analgesics, non-narcotic

MAO-B inhibitor

Antipsychotic

Anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer

What is the medication classification of Lantus and Levemir?

Hormone replacement, insulin (correct)

Hormone replacement

Antihyperglycemic, non-insulin

Thyroid hormone replacement

Corticosteroid

What is the medication classification of fluoxetine (Prozac)?

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What is the medication classification of paroxetine (Paxil)?

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What is the medication classification of enoxaparin (Lovenox)?

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Medications used to treat Alzheimer's Disease include:

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What is the medication classification of triamterene (Dyrenium)?

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What is the medication classification of doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin)?

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What is the medication classification of citalopram (Celexa)?

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This classification of medication thins the secretions in the bronchial tubes to make it easier to cough up mucus.

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What is the medication classification of amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxtag)?

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What is the medication classification of oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?

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What is the medication classification of levofloxacin (Levaquin)?

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Which drug is used to treat congestive heart failure?

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What is the medication classification of metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza)?

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What is the medication classification of bupropion (Wellbutrin)?

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A medication that prevents clotting of blood is classified as what?

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What is the medication classification used to prevent and relieve motion sickness?

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Medications that may contribute to constipation include:

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This classification of medication relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi.

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What is the medication classification of valsartan (Diovan)?

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Medication Classifications

Rosuvastatin (Crestor): Classified as cholesterol-lowering medication used to lower lipid levels.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex): Identified as an antimigraine medication effective in treating migraine attacks.
Lantus and Levemir: Both are hormone replacements classified as insulin, used for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes.
Fluoxetine (Prozac): Classified as an antidepressant, used to treat major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions.
Paroxetine (Paxil): Another antidepressant medication, handling issues related to depression and anxiety disorders.
Enoxaparin (Lovenox): This medication functions as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clot formation.
Alzheimer's Disease Medications: Key medications include Aricept and Exelon, which aim to alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Triamterene (Dyrenium): Classed as a diuretic, it aids in removing excess fluid from the body.
Doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin): An antibiotic within the tetracycline class, effective against a wide range of infections.
Citalopram (Celexa): Also categorized as an antidepressant, effective for managing depressive conditions.
Expectorants: This type of medication thins bronchial secretions, facilitating mucus expulsion during coughing.
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxtag): Classified as an antibiotic, commonly prescribed for bacterial infections.
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu): Recognized as an antiviral medication, primarily used in the treatment of influenza.
Levofloxacin (Levaquin): Another antibiotic, effective against various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections.
Digoxin: Utilized specifically for treating congestive heart failure and certain heart rhythm disorders.
Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza): Classified as an antihyperglycemic, non-insulin medication for managing type 2 diabetes.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin): An antidepressant that impacts neurotransmitters to help manage depression.
Anticoagulants: Medications preventing blood clotting, significant in managing cardiovascular conditions.
Antiemetics: Medications preventing and relieving motion sickness and nausea.
Calcium and Antidepressants: Known to contribute to constipation when included in treatment regimens.
Bronchodilators: A class of medications that relax smooth muscles of the bronchi for effective respiratory function.
Valsartan (Diovan): Classified as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, utilized in the treatment of hypertension.
Infliximab (Remicade): Known as a tumor-necrosis factor inhibitor, effective in treating inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

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Test your knowledge on medication classifications with this quiz. Identify the correct classifications for various medications such as rosuvastatin and sumatriptan. Perfect for students in pharmacology or anyone wanting to enhance their understanding of medications.