This is part 1 of our top 200 drugs quizzes. This practice test covers 50 of the top 200 prescription drugs. These 50 drugs are some of the most common medications that you will encounter while working in a pharmacy. It is important to know them by their brand name as well as their generic name.
Directions: Each question gives the brand name of a prescription drug. Select the corresponding generic drug name from the list provided.
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Question 1 |
What is the generic name for Diflucan?
raloxifine | |
flomax | |
doxazosin | |
fluconazole |
Question 1 Explanation:
Diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal medication that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Question 2 |
What is the generic name for Abilify?
loxapine | |
promazine | |
aripiprazole | |
zonisamide |
Question 2 Explanation:
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Question 3 |
What is the generic name for Actos?
rosiglitazone | |
pioglitazone | |
metformin | |
mupirocin |
Question 3 Explanation:
Actos (pioglitazone) is used to lower blood glucose levels in the treatment of diabetes.
Question 4 |
What is the generic name for Nexium?
olmesartan | |
lansoprazole | |
omeprazole | |
esomeprazole |
Question 4 Explanation:
Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor which reduces stomach acid. It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and duodenal ulcers.
Question 5 |
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
atorvastatin | |
simvastatin | |
fluvastatin | |
lovastatin |
Question 5 Explanation:
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin that used to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Question 6 |
What is the generic name for Plavix?
clonidine | |
urokinase | |
clopidogrel | |
alteplase |
Question 6 Explanation:
Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet agent that is used to inhibit blood clots and to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Question 7 |
What is the generic name for Advair Diskus?
mometasone furoate | |
flunisolide | |
prednisone | |
fluticasone/salmeterol |
Question 7 Explanation:
Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol) is combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD.
Question 8 |
What is the generic name for OxyContin?
oxycodone | |
morphine | |
codeine | |
oxaprozin |
Question 8 Explanation:
OxyContin (oxycodone) is an opioid used for the relief of moderate to severe pain.
Question 9 |
What is the generic name for Singulair?
zafirlukast | |
montelukast | |
zileuton | |
mometasone furoate |
Question 9 Explanation:
Singulair (montelukast) is used to treat asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Question 10 |
What is the generic name for Seroquel?
quetiapine | |
olanzapine | |
clozapine | |
olanzapine/fluoxetine |
Question 10 Explanation:
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Question 11 |
What is the generic name for Crestor?
atorvastatin | |
simvastatin | |
rosuvastatin | |
pravastatin |
Question 11 Explanation:
Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin that is used to treat high cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Question 12 |
What is the generic name for Cymbalta?
fluoxetine | |
sertraline | |
citalopram | |
duloxetine |
Question 12 Explanation:
Cymbalta (duloxetine) is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.
Question 13 |
What is the generic name for Lexapro?
citalopram | |
escitalopram | |
diazepam | |
lorazepam |
Question 13 Explanation:
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Question 14 |
What is the generic name for Zyprexa?
haloperidol | |
loxapine | |
quetiapine | |
olanzapine |
Question 14 Explanation:
Zyprexa (olanzapine) an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Question 15 |
What is the generic name for Spiriva?
bitolterol | |
pirbuterol | |
tiotropium | |
albuterol |
Question 15 Explanation:
Spiriva (tiotropium) is a long-acting bronchodilator that is used in the management of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Question 16 |
What is the generic name for Lantus?
insulin glargine | |
insulin glulisine | |
insuline detemir | |
insuline lispro |
Question 16 Explanation:
Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting form of insulin used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Question 17 |
What is the generic name for Aricept?
tacrine | |
donepezil | |
galantamine | |
memantine |
Question 17 Explanation:
Aricept (donepezil) is used to improve the cognition and behavior of people with Alzheimer's.
Question 18 |
What is the generic name for Lyrica?
primidone | |
phenytoin | |
pregabalin | |
clonazepam |
Question 18 Explanation:
Lyrica (pregabalin) is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Question 19 |
What is the generic name for Diovan?
valsartan | |
losartan | |
doxazosin | |
prazosin |
Question 19 Explanation:
Diovan (valsartan) is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Question 20 |
What is the generic name for Effexor XR?
duloxetine | |
venlafaxine | |
citalopram | |
escitalopram |
Question 20 Explanation:
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia.
Question 21 |
What is the generic name for Concerta?
clonidine | |
desipramine | |
methylphenidate | |
pemoline |
Question 21 Explanation:
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Question 22 |
What is the generic name for Levaquin?
cinoxacin | |
ciprofloxacin | |
lomefloxacin | |
levofloxacin |
Question 22 Explanation:
Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Question 23 |
What is the generic name for Celebrex?
cefoxitin | |
citalopram | |
celecoxib | |
cefotaxime |
Question 23 Explanation:
Celebrex (celecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and inflammation. It is used to treat arthritis and acute pain.
Question 24 |
What is the generic name for Remicade?
amitriptyline | |
adalimumab | |
imipramine | |
infliximab |
Question 24 Explanation:
Remicade (infliximab) is used to treat autoimmune diseases including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 25 |
What is the generic name for Januvia?
sitagliptin | |
glipizide | |
acarbose | |
pramlintide |
Question 25 Explanation:
Januvia (sitagliptin) is an antihyperglycemic that is used in the treatment of diabetes.
Question 26 |
What is the generic name for Suboxone?
pentazocine/naloxone | |
buprenorphine/naloxone | |
hydrocodone/acetaminophen | |
propoxyphene/acetaminophen |
Question 26 Explanation:
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of opioid dependence.
Question 27 |
What is the generic name for NovoLog?
insulin lispro | |
insulin detemir | |
insulin aspart | |
insulin glulisine |
Question 27 Explanation:
NovoLog (insulin aspart) is a fast-acting insulin that is used in the treatment of patients with diabetes in order to control hyperglycemia.
Question 28 |
What is the generic name for Viagra?
sildenafil | |
vardenafil | |
tadalafil | |
verapamil |
Question 28 Explanation:
Viagra (sildenafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Question 29 |
What is the generic name for TriCor?
colestipole | |
clofibrate | |
fenofibrate | |
colesevelam |
Question 29 Explanation:
TriCor (fenofibrate) is used to reduce cholesterol levels in people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Question 30 |
What is the generic name for Symbicort?
budesonide/formoterol | |
fluticasone/salmeterol | |
fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine | |
ipratropium bromide/albuterol |
Question 30 Explanation:
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is a combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD.
Question 31 |
What is the generic name for Zetia?
niacin/lovastatin | |
cholestyramine | |
ezetimibe | |
amlodipine/atorvastatin |
Question 31 Explanation:
Zetia (ezetimibe) lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine.
Question 32 |
What is the generic name for Geodon?
aripiprazole | |
paliperidone | |
olanzapine | |
ziprasidone |
Question 32 Explanation:
Geodon (ziprasidone) is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Question 33 |
What is the generic name for Vytorin?
ezetimibe/simvastatin | |
amlodipine/atorvastatin | |
niacin/lovastatin | |
fenofibrate |
Question 33 Explanation:
Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin) is a combination drug used to lower the production of cholesterol and the absorption of cholesterol.
Question 34 |
What is the generic name for Ambien?
eszopiclone | |
alprazolam | |
zolpidem | |
lorazepam |
Question 34 Explanation:
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative that is used for the treatment of insomnia.
Question 35 |
What is the generic name for Lunesta?
lorazepam | |
eszopiclone | |
temazepam | |
zaleplon |
Question 35 Explanation:
Lunesta (eszopiclone) is a sedative hypnotic that is used in the treatment of insomnia.
Question 36 |
What is the generic name for Vyvanse?
atomoxetine | |
desipramine | |
lisdexamfetamine | |
methylphenidate |
Question 36 Explanation:
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and binge eating disorder.
Question 37 |
What is the generic name for AcipHex?
lansoprazole | |
pantoprazole | |
esomeprazole | |
rabeprazole |
Question 37 Explanation:
AcipHex (rabeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat a variety of conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers, and heartburn.
Question 38 |
What is the generic name for Nasonex?
dexamethasone | |
mometasone furoate | |
budsonide | |
fluticasone |
Question 38 Explanation:
Nasonex (mometasone furoate) is a glucocorticosteroid that is used to treat allergies, asthma, and inflammatory skin disorders.
Question 39 |
What is the generic name for Tamiflu?
valacyclovir | |
acyclovir | |
oseltamivir | |
vancomycin |
Question 39 Explanation:
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication that is used to treat influenza (flu).
Question 40 |
What is the generic name for Adderall?
clonidine | |
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | |
dexmethylphenidate | |
lisdexamfetamin dimesylate |
Question 40 Explanation:
Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
Question 41 |
What is the generic name for Yaz?
ezetimibe/simvastatin | |
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | |
etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol | |
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone |
Question 41 Explanation:
Yaz (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone) is a combined oral contraceptive (birth control pill). It is also used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Question 42 |
What is the generic name for Niaspan?
niacin | |
nifedipine | |
nicardipine | |
naproxen |
Question 42 Explanation:
Niaspan (niacin) is used to reduce both LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and to increase HDL cholesterol. Niacin is also known as Vitamin B3.
Question 43 |
What is the generic name for Humalog?
insulin detemir | |
insulin lispro | |
insulin glulisine | |
insulin glargine |
Question 43 Explanation:
Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin that is used to treat people with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
Question 44 |
What is the generic name for Cialis?
tadalafil | |
sildenafil | |
vardenafil | |
enalapril |
Question 44 Explanation:
Cialis (tadalafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Question 45 |
What is the generic name for Namenda?
tacrine | |
memantine | |
donepezil | |
galantamine |
Question 45 Explanation:
Namenda (memantine) is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
Question 46 |
What is the generic name for Combivent Respimat?
fluticasone/salmeterol | |
budesonide/formoterol | |
tiotropium bromide | |
ipratropium bromide/albuterol |
Question 46 Explanation:
Combivent Respimat (ipratropium bromide/albuterol) is a combination drug that is used to treat COPD in patients who require more than one bronchodilator.
Question 47 |
What is the generic name for Detrol LA?
tolterodine | |
fesoterodine | |
oxybutynin | |
darifenacin |
Question 47 Explanation:
Detrol LA (tolterodine) is an antimuscarinic drug that is used for the symptomatic treatment of urinary incontinence.
Question 48 |
What is the generic name for Benicar?
irbesartan | |
valsartan | |
losartan | |
olmesartan |
Question 48 Explanation:
Benicar (olmesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure.
Question 49 |
What is the generic name for Synthroid?
liothyronine | |
levothyroxine | |
liotrix | |
lithostat |
Question 49 Explanation:
Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency.
Question 50 |
What is the generic name for Xalatan?
bimatoprost | |
unoprostone | |
travoprost | |
latanoprost |
Question 50 Explanation:
Xalatan (latanoprost) is administered into the eyes to control the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure.
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