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 Ultram?

A	naproxen
B	naloxone
C	fentanyl
D	tramadol

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

What is the generic name for Humalog?

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

Question 2 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 3

What is the generic name for Exelon?

A	donepezil
B	enoxaparin
C	rivastigmine
D	memantine

Question 3 Explanation:

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

Question 4

What is the generic name for Zithromax?

A	zolpidem
B	ciprofloxacin
C	azithromycin
D	cephalexin

Question 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

What is the generic name for Zestril?

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

Question 5 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 6

What is the generic name for Celexa?

A	escitalopram
B	lorazepam
C	alprazolam
D	citalopram

Question 6 Explanation:

Celexa (citalopram) is used to treat depression.

Question 7

What is the generic name for Proventil?

A	tiotropium bromide
B	levalbuterol
C	albuterol
D	ipratropium bromide

Question 7 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 8

What is the generic name for Cipro?

A	levofloxacin
B	azithromycin
C	ciprofloxacin
D	citalopram

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

What is the generic name for Combigan?

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

Question 9 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 10

What is the generic name for Lasix?

A	fluoxetine
B	hydrochlorothiazide
C	hydrocortisone
D	furosemide

Question 10 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 11

What is the generic name for Percocet?

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

Question 11 Explanation:

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

Question 12

What is the generic name for Avodart?

A	glyburide
B	dutasteride
C	finasteride
D	furosemide

Question 12 Explanation:

Avodart (dutasteride) is used to treat enlarged prostate.

Question 13

What is the generic name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

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

Question 13 Explanation:

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

Question 14

What is the generic name for Flomax?

A	terazosin
B	solifenacin
C	doxazosin
D	tamsulosin

Question 14 Explanation:

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

Question 15

What is the generic name for Victoza?

A	liraglutide
B	dulaglutide
C	sitagliptin
D	exenatide

Question 15 Explanation:

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

Question 16

What is the generic name for Toprol XL?

A	metoprolol
B	nebivolol
C	olmesartan
D	carvedilol

Question 16 Explanation:

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

Question 17

What is the generic name for Xarelto?

A	enoxaparin
B	rivaroxaban
C	dabigatran
D	clopidogrel

Question 17 Explanation:

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

Question 18

What is the generic name for Dulera?

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

Question 18 Explanation:

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

Question 19

What is the generic name for Glucophage?

A	metformin
B	memantine
C	glyburide
D	furosemide

Question 19 Explanation:

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

Question 20

What is the generic name for Actonel?

A	ibandronate
B	alendronate
C	risedronate
D	bupropion

Question 20 Explanation:

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

Question 21

What is the generic name for Vesicare?

A	sertraline
B	sildenafil
C	oxybutynin
D	solifenacin

Question 21 Explanation:

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

Question 22

What is the generic name for Zocor?

A	atorvastatin
B	simvastatin
C	rosuvastatin
D	pravastatin

Question 22 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 23

What is the generic name for Lotensin?

A	valsartan
B	lisinopril
C	losartan
D	benazepril

Question 23 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 24

What is the generic name for Pradaxa?

A	rivaroxaban
B	dabigatran
C	clopidogrel
D	warfarin

Question 24 Explanation:

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

Question 25

What is the generic name for Humira?

A	etanercept
B	adalimumab
C	infliximab
D	certolizumab pegol

Question 25 Explanation:

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

Question 26

What is the generic name for Chantix?

A	venlafaxine
B	valsartan
C	bupropion
D	varenicline

Question 26 Explanation:

Chantix (varenicline) is used to treat nicotine addiction.

Question 27

What is the generic name for Lopressor?

A	nebivolol
B	carvedilol
C	metoprolol
D	bisoprolol

Question 27 Explanation:

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

Question 28

What is the generic name for Desyrel?

A	trazodone
B	donepezil
C	risperidone
D	ziprasidone

Question 28 Explanation:

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

Question 29

What is the generic name for Latuda?

A	risperidone
B	ziprasidone
C	lurasidone
D	trazodone

Question 29 Explanation:

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

Question 30

What is the generic name for Norvasc?

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

Question 30 Explanation:

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

Question 31

What is the generic name for Tenormin?

A	topiramate
B	atenolol
C	tramodol
D	trazodone

Question 31 Explanation:

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

Question 32

What is the generic name for Levemir?

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

Question 32 Explanation:

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

Question 33

What is the generic name for Bystolic?

A	metoprolol
B	lisinopril
C	carvedilol
D	nebivolol

Question 33 Explanation:

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

Question 34

What is the generic name for Coumadin?

A	heparin
B	warfarin
C	enoxaparin
D	tamsulosin

Question 34 Explanation:

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

Question 35

What is the generic name for Strattera?

A	atomoxetine
B	lisdexamfetamine
C	lidocaine
D	lorazepam

Question 35 Explanation:

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

Question 36

What is the generic name for Dexilant?

A	omeprazole
B	rabeprazole
C	dexlansoprazole
D	esomeprazole

Question 36 Explanation:

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

Question 37

What is the generic name for Restasis?

A	cyclosporine
B	phenylephrine
C	pseudoephedrine
D	cyclobenzaprine

Question 37 Explanation:

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

Question 38

What is the generic name for Pataday?

A	olmesartan
B	omeprazole
C	olopatadine
D	olanzepine

Question 38 Explanation:

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

Question 39

What is the generic name for Flexeril?

A	cycloserine
B	cyclobenzaprine
C	triamcinolone
D	tamsulosin

Question 39 Explanation:

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

Question 40

What is the generic name for Zantac?

A	allopurinal
B	ranitidine
C	tizanidine
D	sertraline

Question 40 Explanation:

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

Question 41

What is the generic name for Enbrel?

A	bupropion
B	adalimumab
C	etanercept
D	rosuvastatin

Question 41 Explanation:

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

Question 42

What is the generic name for Xanax?

A	rivaroxaban
B	clonazepam
C	lorazepam
D	alprazolam

Question 42 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 43

What is the generic name for Boniva?

A	calcitriol
B	ibandronate
C	risedronate
D	alendronate

Question 43 Explanation:

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

Question 44

What is the generic name for Namenda?

A	donepezil
B	memantine
C	amitriptyline
D	duloxetine

Question 44 Explanation:

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

Question 45

What is the generic name for Zoloft?

A	sertraline
B	amitriptyline
C	desvenlafaxine
D	duloxetine

Question 45 Explanation:

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

Question 46

What is the generic name for Focalin XR?

A	lisdexamfetamine
B	methylphenidate
C	desvenlafaxine
D	dexmethylphenidate

Question 46 Explanation:

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

Question 47

What is the generic name for Flovent?

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

Question 47 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 48

What is the generic name for Eliquis?

A	apixaban
B	dabigatran
C	rivaroxaban
D	dutasteride

Question 48 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 49

What is the generic name for Invokana?

A	canagliflozin
B	clonazepam
C	cefazolin
D	citalopram

Question 49 Explanation:

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

Question 50

What is the generic name for NuvaRing?

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

Question 50 Explanation:

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

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