Medications and their Classifications
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Which generic name is associated with the brand Timoptic?

  • brimonidine
  • timolol (correct)
  • gentamicin
  • latanoprost
  • What is the classification of the medication Dulcolax?

  • laxative (correct)
  • GI anticholinergic
  • ophthalmic
  • corticosteroid
  • Which medication is classified as an otic agent?

  • Auralgan (correct)
  • Oxybutynin
  • Timolol
  • Fluticasone
  • Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid?

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    What is the generic name for the brand Xalatan?

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

    Flashcards

    Glaucoma medication

    Medications used to treat glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve.

    Ophthalmic medication

    Eyedrops or ointments for eye conditions.

    Laxative medication

    Medications used to treat constipation.

    Antidiarrheal medication

    Medications used to treat diarrhea.

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    Corticosteroid Nasal Spray

    Medications used to reduce inflammation in the nose.

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    Medications and their Classifications

    • Alphagan: brimonidine, glaucoma
    • Xalatan: latanoprost, glaucoma
    • Timoptic: timolol, glaucoma
    • Genoptic: gentamicin, ophthalmic
    • TobraDex: tobramycin & dexamethasone, ophthalmic
    • Auralgan: antipyrine & benzocaine, otic
    • Cortisporin Otic: neomycin & polymyxin & hydrocortisone, otic
    • Colace: docusate sodium (DSS), laxative
    • Dulcolax: bisacodyl, laxative
    • Imodium: loperamide, antidiarrheal
    • Bentyl: dicyclomine, GI anticholinergic
    • Ditropan: oxybutynin, GI anticholinergic
    • Vanceril/Vancenase/QVAR: beclomethasone, corticosteroid
    • Diprosone/Celestone: betamethasone, corticosteroid
    • Nasonex: mometasone, corticosteroid
    • Pulmicort/Rhinocort: budesonide, corticosteroid
    • Decadron: dexamethasone, corticosteroid
    • Flovent/Flonase: fluticasone, corticosteroid
    • Nasalide: flunisolide, corticosteroid
    • Lidex: fluocinonide, corticosteroid
    • Kenalog: triamcinolone, corticosteroid

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    This quiz covers various medications along with their classifications, including glaucoma treatments, ophthalmic solutions, laxatives, and corticosteroids. Test your knowledge on the specific medications and their primary uses in healthcare.

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