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Match the following medications with their indications:
Match the following medications with their indications:
Levothyroxine = Hypothyroidism Albuterol = Asthma Duloxetine = Depression Pregabalin = Nerve pain, partial onset seizures
Match the following medications with their drug classes:
Match the following medications with their drug classes:
Rosuvastatin = Statin Esomeprazole = PPI Insulin Glargine = Insulin Celecoxib = NSAID
Match the following medications with their brand names:
Match the following medications with their brand names:
Fluticasone/salmeterol = Advair Diskus Lisdexamfetamine = Vyvanse Tiotropium bromide = Spiriva Handihaler Insulin Glargine = Lantus Solostar
Match the following medications with their therapeutic uses:
Match the following medications with their therapeutic uses:
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Match the following medications with their corresponding indications:
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Match the following medications with their generic names:
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Match each drug class with the correct medication:
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Match the medications with their respective brand names:
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Match the following treatments with their drug classes:
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Match the medications with their usage:
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Match the following medications with their indicated conditions:
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Match the medications with their brand names:
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Match the generics with their classes:
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Match the following medications with their main side effects:
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Match the medications with their primary use:
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Match the following medications with their primary therapeutic class:
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Match the following medications with their common brand name:
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Match the following medications with the conditions they treat:
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Match the following drug classes with the appropriate medications:
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Match the following medications with their primary indications:
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Match the following drug classes with their respective medications:
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Match the following drugs with their therapeutic uses:
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Match the following drug classes with their corresponding indications:
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Match the following drug classes with their medications:
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Match the medications with their side effects:
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Levothyroxine is commonly prescribed for ______.
Levothyroxine is commonly prescribed for ______.
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Rosuvastatin, a type of ______, is used to manage hypercholesterolemia.
Rosuvastatin, a type of ______, is used to manage hypercholesterolemia.
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Esomeprazole is classified as a ______ and is used to treat GERD and heartburn.
Esomeprazole is classified as a ______ and is used to treat GERD and heartburn.
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Albuterol is a ______ used primarily to treat asthma.
Albuterol is a ______ used primarily to treat asthma.
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Duloxetine is classified as an ______ and is often prescribed for depression.
Duloxetine is classified as an ______ and is often prescribed for depression.
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Aripiprazole is commonly known by its brand name ______.
Aripiprazole is commonly known by its brand name ______.
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Sitagliptin is marketed under the brand name ______.
Sitagliptin is marketed under the brand name ______.
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Memantine, which is used to treat Alzheimer's, is sold under the brand name ______.
Memantine, which is used to treat Alzheimer's, is sold under the brand name ______.
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Sildenafil is commonly known as ______.
Sildenafil is commonly known as ______.
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The brand name for Tadalafil, another treatment for erectile dysfunction, is ______.
The brand name for Tadalafil, another treatment for erectile dysfunction, is ______.
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Ezetimibe is available under the brand name ______.
Ezetimibe is available under the brand name ______.
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Mometasone, which is indicated for allergies, is marketed as ______.
Mometasone, which is indicated for allergies, is marketed as ______.
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Buprenorphine is sold under the brand name ______.
Buprenorphine is sold under the brand name ______.
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Budesonide/formoterol is available under the brand name ______.
Budesonide/formoterol is available under the brand name ______.
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Nebivolol is marketed as ______ and is a beta blocker.
Nebivolol is marketed as ______ and is a beta blocker.
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The brand name for Fluticasone Propionate, used to treat asthma, is ______.
The brand name for Fluticasone Propionate, used to treat asthma, is ______.
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Oxytocin is also known by its brand name ______.
Oxytocin is also known by its brand name ______.
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Insulin detemir is sold under the brand name ______.
Insulin detemir is sold under the brand name ______.
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Rivaroxaban is known by the brand name ______.
Rivaroxaban is known by the brand name ______.
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Dexlansoprazole is marketed as ______ and is a PPI used for GERD.
Dexlansoprazole is marketed as ______ and is a PPI used for GERD.
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Study Notes
Top 50 Prescribed Medications
- Levothyroxine (Synthroid): Used to treat hypothyroidism, with over 22.7 million prescriptions.
- Rosuvastatin (Crestor): A statin used to lower cholesterol, with nearly 22.6 million prescriptions.
- Esomeprazole (Nexium): A Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and heartburn, with over 18 million prescriptions.
- Albuterol (Ventolin HFA): Beta2-adrenergic agonist used for asthma, with over 17 million prescriptions.
Other Common Medications
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Fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair Diskus): A corticosteroid/Beta2-adrenergic agonist used for asthma.
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Valsartan (Diovan): Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) used for high blood pressure (HTN) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
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Insulin Glargine (Lantus Solostar/Lantus): Treats diabetes and has millions of prescriptions.
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta): A Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression.
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Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): A Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Pregabalin (Lyrica): Used for nerve pain and partial onset seizures.
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Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Handihaler): Anticholinergic used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Celecoxib (Celebrex): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA).
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Aripiprazole (Abilify): An atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
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Sitagliptin (Januvia): Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used for diabetes.
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Memantine (Namenda): NMDA receptor antagonist for Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Sildenafil (Viagra): PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure.
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Tadalafil (Cialis): PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure.
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Ezetimibe (Zetia): Cholesterol absorption inhibitor for high cholesterol.
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Mometasone (Nasonex): Nasal steroid for congestion, sneezing, and allergies.
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Buprenorphine (Subutex): Analgesic for pain.
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Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort): Corticosteroid/Beta2-adrenergic agonist for asthma and COPD.
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Nebivolol (Bystolic): Beta blocker for high blood pressure.
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Fluticasone Propionate (Flovent HFA): Corticosteroid for asthma.
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Oxytocin (Pitocin): Uterotonic agent for labor induction.
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Insulin detemir (Levemir): Insulin used in diabetes treatment.
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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto): Direct Xa Inhibitor for blood thinning.
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Etonogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol (Nuvaring): Contraceptive for birth control.
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Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant): PPI for GERD.
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Levothroid (Levothyroxine): Thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism.
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Olmesartan (Benicar): ARB for high blood pressure.
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Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren Gel): NSAID for osteoarthritis and topical pain.
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Albuterol (Proventil HFA): Bronchodilator for asthma.
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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu): Antiviral for influenza.
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Insulin Aspart (Novolog): Fast-acting insulin for diabetes.
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Conjugated estrogens (Premarin): Hormone therapy for menopause.
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Solifenacin (Vesicare): Urinary antispasmodic for overactive bladder.
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Insulin Lispro (Humalog): Fast-acting insulin for diabetes.
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Hydrochlorothiazide/olmesartan (Benicar HCT): Thiazide diuretic/ARB combination for high blood pressure.
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Bimatoprost (Lumigan): Opthalmic glaucoma agent for open-angle glaucoma.
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Influenza vaccine (Afluria): Antiviral for influenza prophylaxis.
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Ethinyl Estridiol, Norethindrone acetate (Lo Loestrin Fe): Contraceptive for birth control.
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Metformin/sitagliptin (Janumet): Antidiabetic for type II diabetes.
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Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen): Contraceptive for birth control.
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Metoprolol (Toprol-XL): Beta blocker for angina and high blood pressure.
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Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq): SNRI for depression
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Albuterol/ipratropium (Combivent Respimat): Combination bronchodilator for asthma and COPD.
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Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (Vytorin): Antihyperlipidemic combination for high cholesterol.
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Travoprost (Travatan Z): Ophthalmic glaucoma agent for open-angle glaucoma.
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This quiz explores the most commonly prescribed medications, highlighting their uses and prescription numbers. Test your knowledge of essential drugs like Levothyroxine, Rosuvastatin, and Albuterol among others. Perfect for medical students, pharmacists, and anyone interested in healthcare.
