Pharmacology Quiz: Drug Categories

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What is the generic name for the brand drug 'Lipitor'?

metformin

spironolactone

atorvastatin (correct)

lisinopril

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antiarrhythmic?

sotalol (correct)

lisinopril

metformin

atorvastatin

Which medication is a diuretic and also known as Lasix?

furosemide (correct)

spironolactone

chlorthalidone

bumetanide

What is the brand name for the generic drug 'hydrochlorothiazide'?

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Identify the brand name for the combined medication 'triamterene with hydrochlorothiazide'.

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What class of drug is celecoxib commonly associated with?

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Which of the following medications is used as an osteoporosis agent?

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Which of the following drugs is classified as an opioid analgesic?

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Which medication is classified as a CNS agent for ADHD?

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Which of the following drugs is an antidepressant?

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What is the brand name of the sedative medication zolpidem?

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Which medication is an Alzheimer’s agent?

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What class of medication does methylphenidate belong to?

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What type of medication is testosterone gel?

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Which drug is classified as a tetracycline antibiotic?

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What is the primary use of the medication Valacyclovir?

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What is the therapeutic application of Ipratropium when combined with Albuterol?

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Which of the following is a COPD agent?

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Identify the drug type of Hydroxychloroquine.

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Which medication is recognized as a sulfonamide antibiotic?

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In which category does the medication Acyclovir fall?

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Which of the following is classified as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?

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What type of medication is famotidine?

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Which medication is used specifically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

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Identify the urinary bladder modifier from the following options.

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What is the common use of methenamine hippurate?

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Which of the following is not considered a gastric antisecretory agent?

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Which medication is NOT categorized as a penicillin antibiotic?

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Which of the following medications is classified as an erectile dysfunction agent?

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Study Notes

Antiarrhythmic

Sotalol (Betapace)
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone, Nexterone)

Antidiabetic

Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet)

Antihyperlipidemic

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Antihypertensive

Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Losartan (Cozaar)

Diuretic

Furosemide (Lasix)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide, Maxzide)
Torsemide (Demadex)
Bumetanide (Bumex)

NSAID

Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Diclofenac (Voltaren)
Nabumetone (Relafen)
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Naproxen (EC) (Naprosyn (EC))
Meloxicam (Mobic, Vivlodex, Anjeso)

Opioid Analgesic

Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen (Lortab, Vicodin, Norco)

Pseudosympathomimetic

Modafinil (Provigil)

Osteoporosis Agent

Raloxifene (Evista)
Alendronate (plus Vitamin D) (Fosamax (plus D))

Hormone

Testosterone Gel (Androgel, Fortesta, Testim)
Conjugated Estrogens (Premarin)
Progesterone (Prometrium)

Thyroid Hormone

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid)

Bronchodilator

Albuterol Inhaler (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair)

Antiasthmatic/COPD Agent

Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate (Advair)

COPD Agent

Ipratropium with Albuterol (Combivent, Duoneb)
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Ipratropium (Atrovent)

RA Agent

Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

Antimalarial

Quinine Sulfate (Qualaquin)

Antiviral

Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)

Topical Acne Agent

Clindamycin (Topical) (Cleocin T)

Antibiotic

Cefdinir (Omnicef)
Clindamycin (Oral) (Cleocin)
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furadantin)
Minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, Solodyn ER)
Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx)
Azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax)
Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Ciprofloxacin (XR) (Cipro (XR))

Urinary Tract Antiseptic

Methenamine Hippurate (Hiprex)

Glaucoma Agent

Brimonidine (Alphagan P)
Dorzolamide with Timolol (Cosopt)

Electrolyte

Potassium Chloride (Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K)

Erectile Dysfunction Agent

Sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio)
Tadalafil (Cialis)

Urinary Bladder Modifier

Oxybutynin (Ditropan (XL))
Solifenacin (Vesicare)
Tolterodine (LA) (Detrol (LA))
Mirabegron (Myrbetriq)

BPH Agent

Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Finasteride (Proscar)
Dutasteride (Avodart)

Gastric Antisecretory

Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Famotidine (Pepcid)

GI Antispasmodic

Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Hyoscyamine (Levsin, Levbid, Anaspaz, Hyomax)

Gallstone Agent

Ursodiol (Actigall)

CNS Agent for ADHD

Amphetamine with Dextroamphetamine Salts (Adderall (XR))
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Methylin, Metadate, Concerta, QuilliChew, Quillivant XR)
Dexmethylphenidate (XR) (Focalin (XR))
Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Antidepressant

Sertraline (Zoloft)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro)

Alzheimer’s Dementia Agent

Rivastigmine (Exelon)

Antiparkinson Agent

Benztropine (Cogentin)

Alzheimer’s Agent

Memantine (Namenda)
Donepezil (Aricept)

Anticonvulsant/Antineuralgic

Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise)

Sedative

Zolpidem (Ambien (CR), Intermezzo)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Temazepam (Restoril)

Hypnotic

Zaleplon (Sonata)

Antimigrainous Agent

Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Rizatriptan (Maxalt (MLT))

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