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 Lotensin?

A	lisinopril
B	losartan
C	valsartan
D	benazepril

Question 1 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 2

What is the generic name for Boniva?

A	calcitriol
B	risedronate
C	ibandronate
D	alendronate

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

What is the generic name for Celexa?

A	citalopram
B	lorazepam
C	alprazolam
D	escitalopram

Question 3 Explanation:

Celexa (citalopram) is used to treat depression.

Question 4

What is the generic name for Namenda?

A	amitriptyline
B	duloxetine
C	memantine
D	donepezil

Question 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

What is the generic name for Dexilant?

A	rabeprazole
B	omeprazole
C	dexlansoprazole
D	esomeprazole

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

What is the generic name for Xanax?

A	alprazolam
B	rivaroxaban
C	clonazepam
D	lorazepam

Question 6 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 7

What is the generic name for Flexeril?

A	tamsulosin
B	cyclobenzaprine
C	triamcinolone
D	cycloserine

Question 7 Explanation:

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

Question 8

What is the generic name for Zoloft?

A	desvenlafaxine
B	sertraline
C	amitriptyline
D	duloxetine

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

What is the generic name for Actonel?

A	risedronate
B	ibandronate
C	bupropion
D	alendronate

Question 9 Explanation:

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

Question 10

What is the generic name for Cipro?

A	citalopram
B	ciprofloxacin
C	levofloxacin
D	azithromycin

Question 10 Explanation:

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

Question 11

What is the generic name for Zantac?

A	sertraline
B	tizanidine
C	ranitidine
D	allopurinal

Question 11 Explanation:

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

Question 12

What is the generic name for Levemir?

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

Question 12 Explanation:

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

Question 13

What is the generic name for NuvaRing?

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

Question 13 Explanation:

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

Question 14

What is the generic name for Exelon?

A	rivastigmine
B	donepezil
C	enoxaparin
D	memantine

Question 14 Explanation:

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

Question 15

What is the generic name for Enbrel?

A	adalimumab
B	bupropion
C	rosuvastatin
D	etanercept

Question 15 Explanation:

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

Question 16

What is the generic name for Zithromax?

A	zolpidem
B	azithromycin
C	cephalexin
D	ciprofloxacin

Question 16 Explanation:

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

Question 17

What is the generic name for Focalin XR?

A	desvenlafaxine
B	methylphenidate
C	lisdexamfetamine
D	dexmethylphenidate

Question 17 Explanation:

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

Question 18

What is the generic name for Pradaxa?

A	clopidogrel
B	rivaroxaban
C	warfarin
D	dabigatran

Question 18 Explanation:

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

Question 19

What is the generic name for Xarelto?

A	enoxaparin
B	clopidogrel
C	rivaroxaban
D	dabigatran

Question 19 Explanation:

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

Question 20

What is the generic name for Lopressor?

A	carvedilol
B	metoprolol
C	bisoprolol
D	nebivolol

Question 20 Explanation:

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

Question 21

What is the generic name for Invokana?

A	citalopram
B	canagliflozin
C	cefazolin
D	clonazepam

Question 21 Explanation:

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

Question 22

What is the generic name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

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

Question 22 Explanation:

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

Question 23

What is the generic name for Humira?

A	infliximab
B	etanercept
C	adalimumab
D	certolizumab pegol

Question 23 Explanation:

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

Question 24

What is the generic name for Flovent?

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

Question 24 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 25

What is the generic name for Dulera?

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

Question 25 Explanation:

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

Question 26

What is the generic name for Pataday?

A	olmesartan
B	olopatadine
C	omeprazole
D	olanzepine

Question 26 Explanation:

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

Question 27

What is the generic name for Proventil?

A	levalbuterol
B	tiotropium bromide
C	ipratropium bromide
D	albuterol

Question 27 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 28

What is the generic name for Strattera?

A	lorazepam
B	atomoxetine
C	lidocaine
D	lisdexamfetamine

Question 28 Explanation:

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

Question 29

What is the generic name for Combigan?

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

Question 29 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 30

What is the generic name for Latuda?

A	risperidone
B	lurasidone
C	trazodone
D	ziprasidone

Question 30 Explanation:

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

Question 31

What is the generic name for Chantix?

A	bupropion
B	valsartan
C	varenicline
D	venlafaxine

Question 31 Explanation:

Chantix (varenicline) is used to treat nicotine addiction.

Question 32

What is the generic name for Desyrel?

A	donepezil
B	risperidone
C	ziprasidone
D	trazodone

Question 32 Explanation:

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

Question 33

What is the generic name for Percocet?

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

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 Toprol XL?

A	carvedilol
B	nebivolol
C	metoprolol
D	olmesartan

Question 34 Explanation:

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

Question 35

What is the generic name for Humalog?

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

Question 35 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 36

What is the generic name for Bystolic?

A	metoprolol
B	lisinopril
C	nebivolol
D	carvedilol

Question 36 Explanation:

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

Question 37

What is the generic name for Ultram?

A	naproxen
B	fentanyl
C	naloxone
D	tramadol

Question 37 Explanation:

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

Question 38

What is the generic name for Coumadin?

A	tamsulosin
B	heparin
C	enoxaparin
D	warfarin

Question 38 Explanation:

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

Question 39

What is the generic name for Avodart?

A	finasteride
B	furosemide
C	dutasteride
D	glyburide

Question 39 Explanation:

Avodart (dutasteride) is used to treat enlarged prostate.

Question 40

What is the generic name for Victoza?

A	dulaglutide
B	sitagliptin
C	exenatide
D	liraglutide

Question 40 Explanation:

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

Question 41

What is the generic name for Zestril?

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

Question 41 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 42

What is the generic name for Lasix?

A	fluoxetine
B	furosemide
C	hydrochlorothiazide
D	hydrocortisone

Question 42 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 43

What is the generic name for Norvasc?

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

Question 43 Explanation:

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

Question 44

What is the generic name for Vesicare?

A	oxybutynin
B	solifenacin
C	sildenafil
D	sertraline

Question 44 Explanation:

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

Question 45

What is the generic name for Eliquis?

A	dutasteride
B	rivaroxaban
C	dabigatran
D	apixaban

Question 45 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 46

What is the generic name for Flomax?

A	solifenacin
B	doxazosin
C	tamsulosin
D	terazosin

Question 46 Explanation:

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

Question 47

What is the generic name for Restasis?

A	pseudoephedrine
B	cyclobenzaprine
C	cyclosporine
D	phenylephrine

Question 47 Explanation:

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

Question 48

What is the generic name for Tenormin?

A	tramodol
B	topiramate
C	atenolol
D	trazodone

Question 48 Explanation:

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

Question 49

What is the generic name for Glucophage?

A	glyburide
B	furosemide
C	metformin
D	memantine

Question 49 Explanation:

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

Question 50

What is the generic name for Zocor?

A	pravastatin
B	atorvastatin
C	simvastatin
D	rosuvastatin

Question 50 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).

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