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 Plavix?
urokinase | |
alteplase | |
clonidine | |
clopidogrel |
Question 1 Explanation:
Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet agent that is used to inhibit blood clots and to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Question 2 |
What is the generic name for Vytorin?
ezetimibe/simvastatin | |
fenofibrate | |
niacin/lovastatin | |
amlodipine/atorvastatin |
Question 2 Explanation:
Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin) is a combination drug used to lower the production of cholesterol and the absorption of cholesterol.
Question 3 |
What is the generic name for Benicar?
losartan | |
valsartan | |
olmesartan | |
irbesartan |
Question 3 Explanation:
Benicar (olmesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure.
Question 4 |
What is the generic name for Levaquin?
cinoxacin | |
ciprofloxacin | |
levofloxacin | |
lomefloxacin |
Question 4 Explanation:
Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Question 5 |
What is the generic name for Effexor XR?
escitalopram | |
citalopram | |
venlafaxine | |
duloxetine |
Question 5 Explanation:
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia.
Question 6 |
What is the generic name for Prozac?
escitalopram | |
fluoxetine | |
citalopram | |
paroxetine |
Question 6 Explanation:
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
Question 7 |
What is the generic name for OxyContin?
oxaprozin | |
morphine | |
oxycodone | |
codeine |
Question 7 Explanation:
OxyContin (oxycodone) is an opioid used for the relief of moderate to severe pain.
Question 8 |
What is the generic name for Ambien?
eszopiclone | |
lorazepam | |
alprazolam | |
zolpidem |
Question 8 Explanation:
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative that is used for the treatment of insomnia.
Question 9 |
What is the generic name for Cialis?
tadalafil | |
vardenafil | |
enalapril | |
sildenafil |
Question 9 Explanation:
Cialis (tadalafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Question 10 |
What is the generic name for Zyprexa?
haloperidol | |
quetiapine | |
olanzapine | |
loxapine |
Question 10 Explanation:
Zyprexa (olanzapine) an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Question 11 |
What is the generic name for Diovan?
prazosin | |
losartan | |
doxazosin | |
valsartan |
Question 11 Explanation:
Diovan (valsartan) is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Question 12 |
What is the generic name for Lantus?
insulin glulisine | |
insuline lispro | |
insuline detemir | |
insulin glargine |
Question 12 Explanation:
Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting form of insulin used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Question 13 |
What is the generic name for Symbicort?
budesonide/formoterol | |
ipratropium bromide/albuterol | |
fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine | |
fluticasone/salmeterol |
Question 13 Explanation:
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is a combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD.
Question 14 |
What is the generic name for NovoLog?
insulin aspart | |
insulin glulisine | |
insulin detemir | |
insulin lispro |
Question 14 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 15 |
What is the generic name for Adderall?
clonidine | |
dexmethylphenidate | |
lisdexamfetamin dimesylate | |
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine |
Question 15 Explanation:
Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
Question 16 |
What is the generic name for Cozaar?
losartan | |
benazepril | |
lisinopril | |
valsartan |
Question 16 Explanation:
Cozaar (losartan) is mainly used to treat high blood pressure.
Question 17 |
What is the generic name for Tamiflu?
oseltamivir | |
acyclovir | |
vancomycin | |
valacyclovir |
Question 17 Explanation:
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication that is used to treat influenza (flu).
Question 18 |
What is the generic name for Lyrica?
phenytoin | |
pregabalin | |
primidone | |
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 Prilosec?
pantoprazole | |
paroxetine | |
omeprazole | |
lansoprazole |
Question 19 Explanation:
Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
Question 20 |
What is the generic name for Lexapro?
citalopram | |
diazepam | |
lorazepam | |
escitalopram |
Question 20 Explanation:
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Question 21 |
What is the generic name for Advair Diskus?
mometasone furoate | |
fluticasone/salmeterol | |
flunisolide | |
prednisone |
Question 21 Explanation:
Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol) is combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD.
Question 22 |
What is the generic name for Singulair?
zafirlukast | |
mometasone furoate | |
montelukast | |
zileuton |
Question 22 Explanation:
Singulair (montelukast) is used to treat asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Question 23 |
What is the generic name for Namenda?
donepezil | |
memantine | |
galantamine | |
tacrine |
Question 23 Explanation:
Namenda (memantine) is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
Question 24 |
What is the generic name for Crestor?
rosuvastatin | |
atorvastatin | |
pravastatin | |
simvastatin |
Question 24 Explanation:
Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin that is used to treat high cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Question 25 |
What is the generic name for Yaz?
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone | |
ezetimibe/simvastatin | |
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | |
etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol |
Question 25 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 26 |
What is the generic name for Januvia?
sitagliptin | |
acarbose | |
pramlintide | |
glipizide |
Question 26 Explanation:
Januvia (sitagliptin) is an antihyperglycemic that is used in the treatment of diabetes.
Question 27 |
What is the generic name for Combivent Respimat?
ipratropium bromide/albuterol | |
fluticasone/salmeterol | |
budesonide/formoterol | |
tiotropium bromide |
Question 27 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 28 |
What is the generic name for Actos?
metformin | |
pioglitazone | |
rosiglitazone | |
mupirocin |
Question 28 Explanation:
Actos (pioglitazone) is used to lower blood glucose levels in the treatment of diabetes.
Question 29 |
What is the generic name for Pravachol?
simvastatin | |
pitavastatin | |
atorvastatin | |
pravastatin |
Question 29 Explanation:
Pravachol (pravastatin) is a statin medication that is used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk.
Question 30 |
What is the generic name for Celebrex?
citalopram | |
celecoxib | |
cefotaxime | |
cefoxitin |
Question 30 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 31 |
What is the generic name for Wellbutrin?
trazodone | |
bupropion | |
buspirone | |
tramadol |
Question 31 Explanation:
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is an atypical antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation.
Question 32 |
What is the generic name for Seroquel?
quetiapine | |
olanzapine | |
olanzapine/fluoxetine | |
clozapine |
Question 32 Explanation:
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Question 33 |
What is the generic name for Spiriva?
pirbuterol | |
tiotropium | |
albuterol | |
bitolterol |
Question 33 Explanation:
Spiriva (tiotropium) is a long-acting bronchodilator that is used in the management of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Question 34 |
What is the generic name for Nexium?
lansoprazole | |
olmesartan | |
esomeprazole | |
omeprazole |
Question 34 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 35 |
What is the generic name for Mobic?
mirapex | |
meloxicam | |
metformin | |
metoprolol tartrate |
Question 35 Explanation:
Mobic (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis.
Question 36 |
What is the generic name for Synthroid?
levothyroxine | |
liothyronine | |
liotrix | |
lithostat |
Question 36 Explanation:
Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency.
Question 37 |
What is the generic name for Suboxone?
hydrocodone/acetaminophen | |
pentazocine/naloxone | |
propoxyphene/acetaminophen | |
buprenorphine/naloxone |
Question 37 Explanation:
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of opioid dependence.
Question 38 |
What is the generic name for Aricept?
donepezil | |
memantine | |
tacrine | |
galantamine |
Question 38 Explanation:
Aricept (donepezil) is used to improve the cognition and behavior of people with Alzheimer's.
Question 39 |
What is the generic name for TriCor?
colesevelam | |
colestipole | |
fenofibrate | |
clofibrate |
Question 39 Explanation:
TriCor (fenofibrate) is used to reduce cholesterol levels in people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Question 40 |
What is the generic name for Zetia?
cholestyramine | |
ezetimibe | |
niacin/lovastatin | |
amlodipine/atorvastatin |
Question 40 Explanation:
Zetia (ezetimibe) lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine.
Question 41 |
What is the generic name for Coreg?
atenolol | |
losartan | |
citalopram | |
carvedilol |
Question 41 Explanation:
Coreg (carvedilol) is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Question 42 |
What is the generic name for Abilify?
promazine | |
zonisamide | |
loxapine | |
aripiprazole |
Question 42 Explanation:
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Question 43 |
What is the generic name for Diflucan?
flomax | |
fluconazole | |
raloxifine | |
doxazosin |
Question 43 Explanation:
Diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal medication that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Question 44 |
What is the generic name for Xalatan?
latanoprost | |
travoprost | |
unoprostone | |
bimatoprost |
Question 44 Explanation:
Xalatan (latanoprost) is administered into the eyes to control the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure.
Question 45 |
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
atorvastatin | |
lovastatin | |
fluvastatin | |
simvastatin |
Question 45 Explanation:
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin that used to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Question 46 |
What is the generic name for Concerta?
pemoline | |
desipramine | |
clonidine | |
methylphenidate |
Question 46 Explanation:
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Question 47 |
What is the generic name for Protonix?
esomeprazole | |
pantoprazole | |
propranolol | |
famotidine |
Question 47 Explanation:
Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of stomach ulcers.
Question 48 |
What is the generic name for Viagra?
verapamil | |
tadalafil | |
vardenafil | |
sildenafil |
Question 48 Explanation:
Viagra (sildenafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Question 49 |
What is the generic name for Cymbalta?
sertraline | |
duloxetine | |
citalopram | |
fluoxetine |
Question 49 Explanation:
Cymbalta (duloxetine) is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.
Question 50 |
What is the generic name for Vyvanse?
methylphenidate | |
desipramine | |
atomoxetine | |
lisdexamfetamine |
Question 50 Explanation:
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and binge eating disorder.
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