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 Strattera?
lisdexamfetamine | |
atomoxetine | |
lorazepam | |
lidocaine |
Question 1 Explanation:
Strattera (atomoxetine) is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Question 2 |
What is the generic name for Lasix?
furosemide | |
fluoxetine | |
hydrocortisone | |
hydrochlorothiazide |
Question 2 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 3 |
What is the generic name for Proventil?
albuterol | |
tiotropium bromide | |
ipratropium bromide | |
levalbuterol |
Question 3 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 4 |
What is the generic name for Xarelto?
enoxaparin | |
clopidogrel | |
rivaroxaban | |
dabigatran |
Question 4 Explanation:
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots.
Question 5 |
What is the generic name for Desyrel?
donepezil | |
ziprasidone | |
risperidone | |
trazodone |
Question 5 Explanation:
Desyrel (trazodone) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder.
Question 6 |
What is the generic name for Focalin XR?
lisdexamfetamine | |
dexmethylphenidate | |
methylphenidate | |
desvenlafaxine |
Question 6 Explanation:
Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
Question 7 |
What is the generic name for Actonel?
bupropion | |
alendronate | |
ibandronate | |
risedronate |
Question 7 Explanation:
Actonel (risedronate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis.
Question 8 |
What is the generic name for Exelon?
enoxaparin | |
donepezil | |
memantine
| |
rivastigmine |
Question 8 Explanation:
Exelon (rivastigmine) is used to treat dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Question 9 |
What is the generic name for Restasis?
cyclobenzaprine | |
phenylephrine | |
pseudoephedrine | |
cyclosporine |
Question 9 Explanation:
Restasis (cyclosporine) is an immunosuppressant drug that is used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.
Question 10 |
What is the generic name for Celexa?
escitalopram | |
lorazepam | |
alprazolam | |
citalopram |
Question 10 Explanation:
Celexa (citalopram) is used to treat depression.
Question 11 |
What is the generic name for Zocor?
pravastatin | |
rosuvastatin | |
simvastatin | |
atorvastatin |
Question 11 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 12 |
What is the generic name for Ultram?
tramadol | |
naloxone | |
fentanyl | |
naproxen |
Question 12 Explanation:
Ultram (tramadol) is an opioid pain medication that is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
Question 13 |
What is the generic name for Lopressor?
bisoprolol | |
carvedilol | |
metoprolol | |
nebivolol |
Question 13 Explanation:
Lopressor (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Question 14 |
What is the generic name for NuvaRing?
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone | |
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | |
etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol | |
epoetin alpha |
Question 14 Explanation:
NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring.
Question 15 |
What is the generic name for Invokana?
citalopram | |
cefazolin | |
canagliflozin | |
clonazepam |
Question 15 Explanation:
Invokana (canagliflozin) is an antidiabetic drug used to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.
Question 16 |
What is the generic name for Victoza?
sitagliptin | |
exenatide | |
dulaglutide | |
liraglutide |
Question 16 Explanation:
Victoza (liraglutide) is an injectable medicine that lowers blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Question 17 |
What is the generic name for Flexeril?
cycloserine | |
cyclobenzaprine | |
triamcinolone | |
tamsulosin |
Question 17 Explanation:
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is used for muscle spasms from acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Question 18 |
What is the generic name for Zantac?
allopurinal | |
ranitidine | |
tizanidine | |
sertraline |
Question 18 Explanation:
Zantac (ranitidine) is a medication that decreases stomach acid production. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Question 19 |
What is the generic name for Levemir?
insulin glargine | |
insulin aspart | |
insulin detemir | |
insulin lispro |
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 Flovent?
mometasone | |
fluticasone | |
budesonide/formoterol | |
fluticasone/salmeterol |
Question 20 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 21 |
What is the generic name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel | |
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | |
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate | |
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone |
Question 21 Explanation:
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate) is used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
Question 22 |
What is the generic name for Vesicare?
solifenacin | |
sildenafil | |
sertraline | |
oxybutynin |
Question 22 Explanation:
Vesicare (solifenacin) is used for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and leakage.
Question 23 |
What is the generic name for Xanax?
rivaroxaban | |
clonazepam | |
alprazolam | |
lorazepam |
Question 23 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 24 |
What is the generic name for Toprol XL?
nebivolol | |
metoprolol | |
olmesartan | |
carvedilol |
Question 24 Explanation:
Toprol XL (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 Dulera?
mometasone/formoterol | |
budesonide/formoterol | |
fluticasone/salmeterol | |
ipratropium bromide/albuterol |
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 Lotensin?
benazepril | |
valsartan | |
lisinopril | |
losartan |
Question 26 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 27 |
What is the generic name for Namenda?
amitriptyline | |
donepezil | |
memantine | |
duloxetine |
Question 27 Explanation:
Namenda (memantine) is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
Question 28 |
What is the generic name for Zithromax?
zolpidem | |
ciprofloxacin | |
azithromycin | |
cephalexin |
Question 28 Explanation:
Zithromax (azithromycin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Question 29 |
What is the generic name for Avodart?
furosemide | |
finasteride | |
dutasteride | |
glyburide |
Question 29 Explanation:
Avodart (dutasteride) is used to treat enlarged prostate.
Question 30 |
What is the generic name for Zestril?
benazepril | |
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide | |
amlodipine/benazepril | |
lisinopril |
Question 30 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 31 |
What is the generic name for Combigan?
brimonidine/timolol | |
tobramycin/dexamethasone | |
brinzolamide/brimonidine | |
dorzolamide/timolol |
Question 31 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 32 |
What is the generic name for Chantix?
bupropion | |
valsartan | |
varenicline | |
venlafaxine |
Question 32 Explanation:
Chantix (varenicline) is used to treat nicotine addiction.
Question 33 |
What is the generic name for Coumadin?
tamsulosin | |
enoxaparin | |
warfarin | |
heparin |
Question 33 Explanation:
Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots in blood vessels.
Question 34 |
What is the generic name for Zoloft?
desvenlafaxine | |
sertraline | |
duloxetine | |
amitriptyline |
Question 34 Explanation:
Zoloft (sertraline) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Question 35 |
What is the generic name for Humalog?
insulin lispro | |
insulin glargine | |
insulin detemir | |
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 Tenormin?
trazodone | |
atenolol | |
topiramate | |
tramodol |
Question 36 Explanation:
Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain.
Question 37 |
What is the generic name for Eliquis?
rivaroxaban | |
dutasteride | |
apixaban | |
dabigatran |
Question 37 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 38 |
What is the generic name for Latuda?
ziprasidone | |
risperidone | |
lurasidone | |
trazodone |
Question 38 Explanation:
Latuda (lurasidone) is an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
Question 39 |
What is the generic name for Flomax?
doxazosin | |
tamsulosin | |
solifenacin | |
terazosin |
Question 39 Explanation:
Flomax (tamsulosin) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Question 40 |
What is the generic name for Glucophage?
memantine | |
glyburide | |
metformin | |
furosemide |
Question 40 Explanation:
Glucophage (metformin) is used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
Question 41 |
What is the generic name for Enbrel?
bupropion | |
rosuvastatin | |
etanercept | |
adalimumab |
Question 41 Explanation:
Enbrel (etanercept) is a biopharmaceutical that treats autoimmune diseases including arthritis and psoriasis.
Question 42 |
What is the generic name for Dexilant?
esomeprazole | |
omeprazole | |
rabeprazole | |
dexlansoprazole |
Question 42 Explanation:
Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat GERD and erosive esophagitis.
Question 43 |
What is the generic name for Pradaxa?
dabigatran | |
clopidogrel | |
rivaroxaban | |
warfarin |
Question 43 Explanation:
Pradaxa (dabigatran) is an anticoagulant that is used to reduce the risk of stroke and to treat blood clots.
Question 44 |
What is the generic name for Bystolic?
lisinopril | |
carvedilol | |
nebivolol | |
metoprolol |
Question 44 Explanation:
Bystolic (nebivolol) is a beta blocker that is used in the treatment of hypertension.
Question 45 |
What is the generic name for Pataday?
olanzepine | |
olmesartan | |
olopatadine | |
omeprazole |
Question 45 Explanation:
Pataday (olopatadine) is an antihistamine that is used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies.
Question 46 |
What is the generic name for Humira?
infliximab | |
adalimumab | |
certolizumab pegol | |
etanercept |
Question 46 Explanation:
Humira (adalimumab) is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions including arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis.
Question 47 |
What is the generic name for Boniva?
calcitriol | |
alendronate | |
ibandronate | |
risedronate |
Question 47 Explanation:
Boniva (ibandronate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.
Question 48 |
What is the generic name for Norvasc?
amlodipine | |
lisinopril | |
amlodipine/benazepril | |
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide |
Question 48 Explanation:
Norvasc (amlodipine) is used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.
Question 49 |
What is the generic name for Percocet?
oxycodone/APAP | |
codeine/APAP | |
hydrocodone/APAP | |
buprenorphine/naloxone |
Question 49 Explanation:
Percocet (oxycodone/APAP) is a combination drug that is used to treat moderate to severe acute (short-term) pain.
Question 50 |
What is the generic name for Cipro?
citalopram | |
levofloxacin | |
azithromycin | |
ciprofloxacin |
Question 50 Explanation:
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
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