Medications and their Uses Quiz
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What is the primary function of Diphenhydramine?

  • Reduces fever and pain.
  • Suppresses cough.
  • Reduces symptoms of sneezing and itching. (correct)
  • Loosens chest and throat congestion.

Which medication is the generic name for Tylenol?

  • Paracetamol (correct)
  • Dextromethorphan
  • Ibuprofen
  • Diphenhydramine

What type of medication is NSAID?

  • It is a cough suppressant.
  • It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. (correct)
  • It is a brand name for acetaminophen.
  • It is a type of antihistamine.

Which medication is specifically indicated for migraine relief?

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Dextromethorphan is primarily used for what purpose?

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What is the primary function of Paracetamol?

<p>Reduces fever and pain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly known as Benadryl?

<p>Diphenhydramine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NSAID stand for?

<p>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Advil is a brand name for which type of medication?

<p>Ibuprofen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Guaifenesin primarily used for?

<p>To loosen chest and throat congestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Paracetamol function

Reduces fever and pain.

Acetaminophen alternative name

Generic name for Tylenol or Paracetamol

Diphenhydramine's action

Reduces symptoms of sneezing and itching.

Guaifenesin's role

Loosens chest and throat congestion.

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Dextromethorphan's function

Suppresses cough.

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Acetaminophen

The generic name for the medication Tylenol or Paracetamol, which is used to reduce fever and pain.

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Advil

A brand name for ibuprofen, a medication commonly used for migraines.

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Diphenhydramine

An antihistamine used to reduce symptoms like sneezing and itching.

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Guaifenesin

A medication that helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat.

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NSAID

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain caused by inflammation.

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Study Notes

Medications and their Uses

  • Paracetamol reduces fever and pain.
  • Acetaminophen is the generic name for Tylenol or Paracetamol.
  • Advil is the brand name for ibuprofen, used for migraines.
  • Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, reducing symptoms of sneezing and itching.
  • Guaifenesin loosens chest and throat congestion.
  • DayQuil is the brand name for the cough suppressant dextromethorphan.
  • Antihistamines reduce histamine effects in the body.
  • NSAIDs treat pain caused by inflammation.
  • Diphenhydramine is commonly known as Benadryl.
  • Acetaminophen is commonly used to relieve pain.
  • Dextromethorphan suppresses coughs.
  • NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Test your knowledge on various medications and their uses with this quiz. Learn about popular drugs like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and antihistamines. Understand the different effects and applications of these medications in treating common ailments.

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