Medication Classifications Quiz 1
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Janice went into the pharmacy to pick up her contraceptive prescription. Which of these was most likely her medication?

  • Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestimate (correct)
  • Finasteride
  • Montelukast
  • Amlodipine

Jeffrey called the pharmacy asking for the generic name of his Coreg. Which of these would be your answer?

  • Losartan
  • Atenolol
  • Ramipril
  • Carvedilol (correct)

Jenna saw you on the street and remembered you're a student pharmacist. She asked about the main indication of her dad's warfarin. What would you say?

  • Diuretic
  • Antihypertensive
  • Analgesic
  • Anticoagulant (correct)

Dr. Lewis just had memory loss, and the first thing he wants to know is the therapeutic classification of finasteride. You made him happy by mentioning it's a:

<p>5a-Reductase Inhibitor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lila is preparing for an exam and wants to know the brand name of her atenolol prescription. Which of these is correct?

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Paul was recently prescribed Symbicort for asthma. Which of these best describes its therapeutic classification?

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Mark has hypertension and takes lisinopril. What is the therapeutic classification of this medication?

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Sara was told her new prescription for Zetia will help lower her cholesterol. What is the generic name of this medication?

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Henry is on a pain management regimen and was prescribed Celebrex. What is its therapeutic classification?

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Karen needs an antihistamine for her allergies. Which of these medications is most appropriate?

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Emma picked up a prescription for her father's hypertension. The medication is labeled as Hyzaar. What is its generic name?

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Tommy's prescription is for Nitrostat. What is the main indication for this medication?

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Lisa asked you about her metoprolol prescription. What is its therapeutic classification?

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What is the brand name of the drug rosuvastatin?

<p>Crestor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

David is taking guanfacine for his ADHD. What is the therapeutic classification of this medication?

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Samantha's doctor prescribed her Entresto for heart failure. What is the therapeutic classification of this medication?

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Which of the following medications is classified as a Vitamin K Antagonist?

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Jason has been prescribed Tricor for his cholesterol. What is its generic name?

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What is the main indication for Advair, a combination of fluticasone and salmeterol?

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Which medication is a diuretic classified as a Thiazide Diuretic?

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What is the generic name of Spiriva, a commonly prescribed bronchodilator?

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Sarah has been prescribed Isosorbide Mononitrate. What is its therapeutic classification?

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Which of these medications is classified as an Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker for prostate anti-inflammatory purposes?

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Which of the following medications is a long-acting nitrate used to prevent angina?

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Which medication is a Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Blocker?

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Liam is prescribed Xarelto. What is the therapeutic classification of this medication?

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Which of these medications is classified as a Loop Diuretic?

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What is the main indication for Lyrica (Pregabalin)?

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Anna's doctor prescribed Zetia for cholesterol management. What is its therapeutic classification?

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What is the therapeutic classification of the drug Albuterol?

<p>ẞ2-Adrenergic Agonist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brian asked about the brand name for his anti-inflammatory prednisone. What should you tell him?

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Lucy has a prescription for Spiriva. What is its main indication?

<p>Antiasthmatic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is classified as a PDE5 inhibitor?

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Dr. Grant asked you about the therapeutic classification of Tizanidine. What would you tell him?

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Which medication is a combination of Thiazide Diuretic and ACE Inhibitor?

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Janice's medication

Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestimate (birth control)

Generic name of Coreg

Carvedilol

Warfarin's main indication

Anticoagulant

Finasteride's classification

5α-Reductase Inhibitor

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Brand name for Atenolol

Tenormin

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Symbicort's classification

Inhaled corticosteroid + bronchodilator combo

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Lisinopril's classification

ACE inhibitor

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Generic name of Zetia

Ezetimibe

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Celebrex's classification

NSAID

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Antihistamine for allergies

Loratadine

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Generic name of Hyzaar

Losartan Potassium; Hydrochlorothiazide

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Nitrostat's indication

Antianginal

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Metoprolol's classification

Beta-blocker

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Brand name of Rosuvastatin

Crestor

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Guanfacine's classification

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

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Entresto's classification

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist + neprilysin inhibitor

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Vitamin K antagonist

Warfarin

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Generic name of Tricor

Fenofibrate

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Advair's indication

Antiasthma

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Thiazide diuretic

Hydrochlorothiazide

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Generic name of Spiriva

Tiotropium

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Isosorbide Mononitrate's classification

Nitrate vasodilator

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Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker

Tamsulosin

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Long-acting nitrate

Isosorbide Mononitrate

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Beta-1 selective blocker

Nebivolol

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Xarelto's classification

Factor Xa inhibitor

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Loop diuretic

Furosemide

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Lyrica's indication

Anticonvulsant/neuropathic pain

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Zetia's classification

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

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Albuterol's classification

β2-adrenergic agonist

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Prednisone brand name

Deltasone

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Spiriva's main indication

Bronchodilator

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PDE5 inhibitor

Sildenafil

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Tizanidine's classification

Muscle relaxant

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Combination Thiazide/ACE

Zestoretic

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Maxalt's Generic Name

The generic name for the migraine medication Maxalt is Rizatriptan Benzoate.

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2nd Generation Antihistamine

Loratadine is classified as a second-generation antihistamine, known for less drowsiness than older options.

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Flomax's Generic Name

The generic name for Flomax, often used for urinary problems, is Tamsulosin Hydrochloride.

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Advair's Active Ingredients

Advair, an asthma medication, contains Fluticasone (a corticosteroid) and Salmeterol (a long-acting bronchodilator).

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Beta-blocker for Hypertension

Atenolol is a beta-blocker commonly used to manage high blood pressure.

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Diclofenac's Therapeutic Classification

Diclofenac falls under the category of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs).

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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Clopidogrel is a medication that inhibits platelets from clumping together, preventing blood clots.

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Nebivolol's Brand Name

The brand name for the beta-blocker Nebivolol is Bystolic.

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Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Blocker

Labetalol is a medication blocking both alpha and beta receptors, commonly used for hypertension.

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Coumadin's Main Indication

Coumadin, also known as Warfarin, is primarily an anticoagulant, used to prevent blood clots.

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Sildenafil's Therapeutic Classification

Sildenafil, better known as Viagra, is a PDE5 inhibitor, helping with erectile dysfunction.

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Singulair's Main Indication

Singulair, containing montelukast, is primarily used for managing asthma.

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Lipitor's Generic Name

The generic name for the cholesterol-lowering medication Lipitor is Atorvastatin.

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Plavix's Therapeutic Classification

Plavix, containing clopidogrel, is a platelet aggregation inhibitor, preventing blood clots.

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Coreg's Therapeutic Effect

Coreg, containing carvedilol, is a beta-blocker for hypertension. It can also be used to improve survival after a heart attack.

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Coumadin's Main Indication

Coumadin (Warfarin) is mainly used as an anticoagulant, preventing blood clots.

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Flonase's Therapeutic Classification

Flonase contains fluticasone, classified as an inhaled adrenal corticosteroid, used for allergies and asthma.

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Nitrostat's Main Indication

Nitrostat, containing nitroglycerin, is mainly used for preventing angina (chest pain).

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Bystolic's Generic Name

The generic name for the beta-blocker Bystolic is Nebivolol.

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Tricor's Therapeutic Classification

Tricor, containing fenofibrate, is a PPARα activator used to lower cholesterol.

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Maxalt's Therapeutic Classification

Maxalt, containing rizatriptan, is an antimigraine agent, working as a serotonin receptor agonist.

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Klor-Con's Generic Name

The generic name for Klor-Con, a potassium supplement, is simply Potassium.

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Zocor's Generic Name

Zocor, a cholesterol-lowering medication, has the generic name Simvastatin.

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Advair's Therapeutic Classification

Advair is an anti-asthma medication, classifying as an Inhaled Corticosteroid + Long-Acting Beta 2 Agonist Combo.

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Hydrochlorothiazide's Therapeutic Classification

Hydrochlorothiazide is classified as a Thiazide Diuretic, helping to reduce fluid retention.

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Norvasc's Generic Name

The generic name for Norvasc, a medication often prescribed for hypertension, is Amlodipine.

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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Clopidogrel, a common medication, is classified as a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, preventing blood clots.

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Spironolactone's Classification

Spironolactone acts as a K+ Sparing Diuretic & Selective Aldosterone Blocker.

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Antiarrhythmic Medication

Amiodarone is a medication commonly used to treat heart rhythm problems.

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Montelukast's Main Indication

Montelukast, often found in Singulair, is primarily used to manage asthma.

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Second-Generation Antihistamine

Loratadine is classified as a second-generation antihistamine, known for less drowsiness than older options.

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Diclofenac's Classification

Diclofenac falls under the category of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs).

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What is a Beta-blocker for Hypertension?

Atenolol is a beta-blocker commonly used to manage high blood pressure. It helps slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure.

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What is Diclofenac's Therapeutic Classification?

Diclofenac is classified as an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug).

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What is a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor?

Clopidogrel is a medication that inhibits platelets from clumping together, preventing blood clots.

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What is an Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Blocker?

Labetalol is a medication that blocks both alpha and beta receptors, often used for hypertension.

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What is Singulair's Main Indication?

Singulair, containing montelukast, is primarily used for managing asthma.

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What is Plavix's Therapeutic Classification?

Plavix, containing clopidogrel, is a platelet aggregation inhibitor, preventing blood clots.

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What does Coreg Treat?

Coreg, containing carvedilol, is a beta-blocker for hypertension. It can also be used to improve survival after a heart attack.

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What is Coumadin's Main Indication?

Coumadin (Warfarin) is mainly used as an anticoagulant, preventing blood clots.

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What is Flonase's Therapeutic Classification?

Flonase contains fluticasone, classified as an inhaled adrenal corticosteroid, used for allergies and asthma.

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What is Nitrostat's Main Indication?

Nitrostat, containing nitroglycerin, is mainly used for preventing angina (chest pain).

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What is Maxalt's Therapeutic Classification?

Maxalt, containing rizatriptan, is an antimigraine agent, working as a serotonin receptor agonist.

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What is Klor-Con's Generic Name?

The generic name for Klor-Con, a potassium supplement, is simply Potassium.

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What is Zocor's Generic Name?

Zocor, a cholesterol-lowering medication, has the generic name Simvastatin.

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What is Advair's Therapeutic Classification?

Advair is an anti-asthma medication, classifying as an Inhaled Corticosteroid + Long-Acting Beta 2 Agonist Combo.

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What is Norvasc's Generic Name?

The generic name for Norvasc, a medication often prescribed for hypertension, is Amlodipine.

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What is a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor?

Clopidogrel, a common medication, is classified as a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, preventing blood clots.

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What Medication is Used for Antiarrhythmic Purposes?

Amiodarone is a medication commonly used to treat heart rhythm problems.

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What is Montelukast's Main Indication?

Montelukast, often found in Singulair, is primarily used to manage asthma.

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Generic name of Maxalt

The generic name of Maxalt, a medication used to treat migraines, is Rizatriptan Benzoate.

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What is a 2nd Generation Antihistamine?

A 2nd generation antihistamine like Loratadine is an allergy medication known for causing less drowsiness than older antihistamines.

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Generic Name of Flomax

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is the generic name for Flomax, a medication often used for urinary problems.

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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Example

Clopidogrel is a medication that inhibits platelets from clumping together, preventing blood clots.

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What is the Generic Name for Norvasc?

The generic name for Norvasc, a medication often prescribed for hypertension, is Amlodipine.

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What is the Generic Name of Maxalt?

The generic name of Maxalt, a medication used to treat migraines, is Rizatriptan Benzoate.

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What is the Generic Name for Flomax?

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is the generic name for Flomax, a medication often used for urinary problems.

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How Does the Medication Advair Work?

Advair, an asthma medication, contains Fluticasone (a corticosteroid) and Salmeterol (a long-acting bronchodilator).

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What Therapeutic Class Does Diclofenac Belong To?

Diclofenac is classified as an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug).

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What is a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor and Give an Example

Clopidogrel is a medication that inhibits platelets from clumping together, preventing blood clots.

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What is an Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Blocker and Give an Example?

Labetalol is a medication that blocks both alpha and beta receptors, often used for hypertension.

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What are the Main Uses of Coreg?

Coreg, containing carvedilol, is a beta-blocker for hypertension. It can also be used to improve survival after a heart attack.

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For What Purpose is Coumadin Mainly Used?

Coumadin (Warfarin) is mainly used as an anticoagulant, preventing blood clots.

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What is the Generic Name for Norvasc?

The generic name for Norvasc, a medication often prescribed for hypertension, is Amlodipine.

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What is a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor and Give an Example?

Clopidogrel is a medication that inhibits platelets from clumping together, preventing blood clots.

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Study Notes

Medication Classifications

  • Janice's Contraceptive: Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestimate
  • Jeffrey's Coreg Generic: Carvedilol
  • Jenna's Warfarin Indication: Anticoagulant
  • Dr. Lewis's Finasteride Classification: 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
  • Lila's Atenolol Brand Name: Tenormin
  • Paul's Symbicort Classification: Inhaled Corticosteroid + Bronchodilator Combo
  • Mark's Lisinopril Classification: ACE Inhibitor
  • Sara's Zetia Generic Name: Ezetimibe
  • Henry's Celebrex Classification: NSAID
  • Karen's Appropriate Antihistamine: Loratadine
  • Emma's Father's Hypertension Medication: Losartan Potassium; Hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar)
  • Tommy's Nitrostat Indication: Antianginal
  • Lisa's Metoprolol Classification: Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
  • Rosuvastatin Brand Name: Crestor
  • David's Guanfacine Classification: Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
  • Samantha's Entresto Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist + Neprilysin Inhibitor
  • Vitamin K Antagonist: Warfarin
  • Jason's Tricor Generic Name: Fenofibrate
  • Advair Indication: Antiasthmatic
  • Thiazide Diuretic: Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Spiriva Generic Name: Tiotropium
  • Sarah's Isosorbide Mononitrate Classification: Nitrate Vasodilator
  • Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker: Tamsulosin
  • Long-Acting Nitrate for Angina: Isosorbide Mononitrate
  • Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Blocker: Nebivolol
  • Xarelto Classification: Factor Xa Inhibitor
  • Loop Diuretic: Furosemide
  • Lyrica (Pregabalin) Indication: Anticonvulsant/Neuropathic Pain
  • Zetia Classification: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
  • Albuterol Classification: β2-Adrenergic Agonist
  • Brian's Prednisone Brand Name: Deltasone
  • Spiriva Indication: Antiasthmatic
  • PDE5 Inhibitor: Sildenafil
  • Tizanidine Classification: Muscle Relaxant
  • Thiazide Diuretic and ACE Inhibitor Combination: Zestoretic

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