PTCB Top 200 Drugs Quiz: Part 2 - PTCB Practice Test

Part 2 of our Top 200 Drugs quiz covers another 50 common prescription medications. The order of the questions is shuffled each time you take this practice test. You should go through it as many times as you need to in order to memorize all the brand and generic drug names. This is a great tool for your PTCB test prep.

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 Actonel?

A	alendronate
B	bupropion
C	risedronate
D	ibandronate

Question 1 Explanation:

Actonel (risedronate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis.

Question 2

What is the generic name for Zestril?

A	amlodipine/benazepril
B	lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
C	lisinopril
D	benazepril

Question 2 Explanation:

Zestril (lisinopril) is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It is also used to improve survival after a heart attack.

Question 3

What is the generic name for Lotensin?

A	lisinopril
B	valsartan
C	benazepril
D	losartan

Question 3 Explanation:

Lotensin (benazepril) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Question 4

What is the generic name for Dexilant?

A	rabeprazole
B	omeprazole
C	esomeprazole
D	dexlansoprazole

Question 4 Explanation:

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat GERD and erosive esophagitis.

Question 5

What is the generic name for Xanax?

A	clonazepam
B	lorazepam
C	alprazolam
D	rivaroxaban

Question 5 Explanation:

Xanax (alprazolam) is a short-acting tranquilizer. It is used in the short-term management of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 6

What is the generic name for Desyrel?

A	donepezil
B	trazodone
C	risperidone
D	ziprasidone

Question 6 Explanation:

Desyrel (trazodone) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder.

Question 7

What is the generic name for Exelon?

A	donepezil
B	memantine
C	rivastigmine
D	enoxaparin

Question 7 Explanation:

Exelon (rivastigmine) is used to treat dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Question 8

What is the generic name for Flomax?

A	terazosin
B	tamsulosin
C	doxazosin
D	solifenacin

Question 8 Explanation:

Flomax (tamsulosin) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Question 9

What is the generic name for Chantix?

A	varenicline
B	bupropion
C	venlafaxine
D	valsartan

Question 9 Explanation:

Chantix (varenicline) is used to treat nicotine addiction.

Question 10

What is the generic name for Ultram?

A	naproxen
B	tramadol
C	naloxone
D	fentanyl

Question 10 Explanation:

Ultram (tramadol) is an opioid pain medication that is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.

Question 11

What is the generic name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

A	ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
B	ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
C	ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
D	ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone

Question 11 Explanation:

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate) is used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.

Question 12

What is the generic name for Proventil?

A	levalbuterol
B	tiotropium bromide
C	ipratropium bromide
D	albuterol

Question 12 Explanation:

Proventil (albuterol) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. It is used to treat asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, and COPD.

Question 13

What is the generic name for Boniva?

A	ibandronate
B	alendronate
C	risedronate
D	calcitriol

Question 13 Explanation:

Boniva (ibandronate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Question 14

What is the generic name for Eliquis?

A	dabigatran
B	rivaroxaban
C	apixaban
D	dutasteride

Question 14 Explanation:

Eliquis (apixaban) is an anticoagulant that is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke and embolism.

Question 15

What is the generic name for Zocor?

A	atorvastatin
B	pravastatin
C	simvastatin
D	rosuvastatin

Question 15 Explanation:

Zocor (simvastatin) is a statin that is used to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL and triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Question 16

What is the generic name for Combigan?

A	brimonidine/timolol
B	tobramycin/dexamethasone
C	dorzolamide/timolol
D	brinzolamide/brimonidine

Question 16 Explanation:

Combigan (brimonidine/timolol) is a combination eye drop medication that is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases.

Question 17

What is the generic name for Bystolic?

A	nebivolol
B	metoprolol
C	lisinopril
D	carvedilol

Question 17 Explanation:

Bystolic (nebivolol) is a beta blocker that is used in the treatment of hypertension.

Question 18

What is the generic name for NuvaRing?

A	ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
B	ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone
C	etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol
D	epoetin alpha

Question 18 Explanation:

NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring.

Question 19

What is the generic name for Levemir?

A	insulin glargine
B	insulin aspart
C	insulin lispro
D	insulin detemir

Question 19 Explanation:

Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long-acting insulin that is used to treat diabetes in adults and children.

Question 20

What is the generic name for Avodart?

A	dutasteride
B	glyburide
C	finasteride
D	furosemide

Question 20 Explanation:

Avodart (dutasteride) is used to treat enlarged prostate.

Question 21

What is the generic name for Humalog?

A	insulin aspart
B	insulin lispro
C	insulin detemir
D	insulin glargine

Question 21 Explanation:

Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin analog that is used to treat people with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.

Question 22

What is the generic name for Latuda?

A	risperidone
B	lurasidone
C	ziprasidone
D	trazodone

Question 22 Explanation:

Latuda (lurasidone) is an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

Question 23

What is the generic name for Dulera?

A	mometasone/formoterol
B	ipratropium bromide/albuterol
C	fluticasone/salmeterol
D	budesonide/formoterol

Question 23 Explanation:

Dulera (momet asone/formoterol) is a combination inhaler that is used to control and prevent asthma symptoms.

Question 24

What is the generic name for Lopressor?

A	metoprolol
B	bisoprolol
C	carvedilol
D	nebivolol

Question 24 Explanation:

Lopressor (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question 25

What is the generic name for Victoza?

A	sitagliptin
B	exenatide
C	liraglutide
D	dulaglutide

Question 25 Explanation:

Victoza (liraglutide) is an injectable medicine that lowers blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Question 26

What is the generic name for Vesicare?

A	sildenafil
B	sertraline
C	solifenacin
D	oxybutynin

Question 26 Explanation:

Vesicare (solifenacin) is used for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and leakage.

Question 27

What is the generic name for Glucophage?

A	memantine
B	metformin
C	furosemide
D	glyburide

Question 27 Explanation:

Glucophage (metformin) is used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Question 28

What is the generic name for Norvasc?

A	amlodipine/benazepril
B	amlodipine
C	lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
D	lisinopril

Question 28 Explanation:

Norvasc (amlodipine) is used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.

Question 29

What is the generic name for Strattera?

A	lidocaine
B	lorazepam
C	atomoxetine
D	lisdexamfetamine

Question 29 Explanation:

Strattera (atomoxetine) is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Question 30

What is the generic name for Pataday?

A	olopatadine
B	olanzepine
C	omeprazole
D	olmesartan

Question 30 Explanation:

Pataday (olopatadine) is an antihistamine that is used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies.

Question 31

What is the generic name for Coumadin?

A	heparin
B	tamsulosin
C	warfarin
D	enoxaparin

Question 31 Explanation:

Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots in blood vessels.

Question 32

What is the generic name for Lasix?

A	fluoxetine
B	hydrocortisone
C	hydrochlorothiazide
D	furosemide

Question 32 Explanation:

Lasix (furosemide) is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.

Question 33

What is the generic name for Percocet?

A	oxycodone/APAP
B	codeine/APAP
C	hydrocodone/APAP
D	buprenorphine/naloxone

Question 33 Explanation:

Percocet (oxycodone/APAP) is a combination drug that is used to treat moderate to severe acute (short-term) pain.

Question 34

What is the generic name for Restasis?

A	cyclobenzaprine
B	pseudoephedrine
C	phenylephrine
D	cyclosporine

Question 34 Explanation:

Restasis (cyclosporine) is an immunosuppressant drug that is used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.

Question 35

What is the generic name for Enbrel?

A	etanercept
B	rosuvastatin
C	adalimumab
D	bupropion

Question 35 Explanation:

Enbrel (etanercept) is a biopharmaceutical that treats autoimmune diseases including arthritis and psoriasis.

Question 36

What is the generic name for Namenda?

A	amitriptyline
B	donepezil
C	duloxetine
D	memantine

Question 36 Explanation:

Namenda (memantine) is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.

Question 37

What is the generic name for Cipro?

A	levofloxacin
B	azithromycin
C	ciprofloxacin
D	citalopram

Question 37 Explanation:

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Question 38

What is the generic name for Flexeril?

A	cyclobenzaprine
B	cycloserine
C	tamsulosin
D	triamcinolone

Question 38 Explanation:

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is used for muscle spasms from acute musculoskeletal conditions.

Question 39

What is the generic name for Flovent?

A	fluticasone
B	mometasone
C	fluticasone/salmeterol
D	budesonide/formoterol

Question 39 Explanation:

Flovent (fluticasone) is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma. It works by reducing inflammation of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.

Question 40

What is the generic name for Humira?

A	certolizumab pegol
B	adalimumab
C	infliximab
D	etanercept

Question 40 Explanation:

Humira (adalimumab) is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions including arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis.

Question 41

What is the generic name for Toprol XL?

A	metoprolol
B	nebivolol
C	carvedilol
D	olmesartan

Question 41 Explanation:

Toprol XL (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question 42

What is the generic name for Pradaxa?

A	clopidogrel
B	rivaroxaban
C	dabigatran
D	warfarin

Question 42 Explanation:

Pradaxa (dabigatran) is an anticoagulant that is used to reduce the risk of stroke and to treat blood clots.

Question 43

What is the generic name for Invokana?

A	canagliflozin
B	citalopram
C	clonazepam
D	cefazolin

Question 43 Explanation:

Invokana (canagliflozin) is an antidiabetic drug used to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Question 44

What is the generic name for Focalin XR?

A	lisdexamfetamine
B	desvenlafaxine
C	methylphenidate
D	dexmethylphenidate

Question 44 Explanation:

Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.

Question 45

What is the generic name for Celexa?

A	alprazolam
B	lorazepam
C	citalopram
D	escitalopram

Question 45 Explanation:

Celexa (citalopram) is used to treat depression.

Question 46

What is the generic name for Zithromax?

A	zolpidem
B	azithromycin
C	cephalexin
D	ciprofloxacin

Question 46 Explanation:

Zithromax (azithromycin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Question 47

What is the generic name for Zantac?

A	ranitidine
B	tizanidine
C	allopurinal
D	sertraline

Question 47 Explanation:

Zantac (ranitidine) is a medication that decreases stomach acid production. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Question 48

What is the generic name for Zoloft?

A	duloxetine
B	amitriptyline
C	sertraline
D	desvenlafaxine

Question 48 Explanation:

Zoloft (sertraline) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

Question 49

What is the generic name for Tenormin?

A	tramodol
B	trazodone
C	atenolol
D	topiramate

Question 49 Explanation:

Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain.

Question 50

What is the generic name for Xarelto?

A	dabigatran
B	clopidogrel
C	enoxaparin
D	rivaroxaban

Question 50 Explanation:

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots.

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