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Pharmacology (Generic ONLY)

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Acetaminophen and Codeine treat?

a)

Mild to Moderately severe pain

b)

Treats pain associated with neuralgia

c)

Treats diarrhea

d)

Reduces the chance of another heart attack

2.

What does Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen treat?

a)

Heartburn

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Muscle pain

d)

Moderate to severe pain

3.

What does Oxycodone treat?

a)

Heart failure

b)

Pulmonary hypertension

c)

Moderate to severe pain

d)

Schizophrenia

4.

What does Oxycodone and Acetaminophen treat?

a)

Mild to moderate pain

b)

Moderate to moderately severe pain

c)

severe pain

d)

Minor aches and pains

5.

What does Tramadol treat?

a)

Mild pain

b)

Moderately severe pain

c)

Mild to moderate pain

d)

Moderate to severe pain

6.

What does Acetaminophen treat?

a)

Mild to moderate pain

b)

Treats and reduces fever

c)

Minor aches and pains

d)

Severe pain

7.

What does Aspirin treat?

a)

Mild to moderate pain

b)

Moderate to severe pain

c)

Relieves chest pain

d)

Treats and reduces fever

8.

What does Lidoderm do?

a)

Treats dermatitis

b)

Reduces acid in the stomach

c)

numbs a large area to relieve pain

d)

numbs a localized area to relieve pain

9.

What does rabeprazole treat?

a)

treats bacterial infections

b)

treats anxiety

c)

treats stomach and esophageal problems

d)

treats type 2 diabetes

10.

What does Esomeprazole Magnesium treat?

a)

acid reflux and heartburn

b)

iron-deficiency anemia

c)

deep vein thrombosis

d)

depression and anxiety

11.

What does lansoprazole treat?

a)

Prevents and treats nausea

b)

Prevents pregnancy

c)

GAD, depression, and OCD

d)

Acid reflux, ulcers, and heartburn

12.

What does Omeprazole Magnesium treat?

a)

Acid reflux, ulcers, and heartburn

b)

epilepsy

c)

high blood pressure

d)

edema caused by liver failure

13.

What does Ferrous Sulfate treat?

a)

low cholesterol

b)

low sodium

c)

low platelets

d)

low iron

14.

What is Folic Acid used for?

a)

prevents gestational diabetes in pregnant women

b)

prevents birth defects in pregnant women

c)

prevents hypertension in pregnant women

d)

prevents loss of fetus in second trimester

15.

What is Nitroglycerin used for?

a)

chickenpoxs

b)

anemia

c)

chronic toothache

d)

angina attacks

16.

What is Lorazepam treat?

a)

high blood pressure and heart failure

b)

low testosterone

c)

Anxiety and seizure disorders

d)

pulmonary embolism

17.

The brand name for Alprazolam is:

a)

buspar

b)

ativan

c)

valium

d)

xanax

18.

What does Diazepam treat?

a)

anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures

b)

heart failure and heart attack

c)

type 2 diabetes

d)

HIV/AIDS

19.

What does Buspirone treat?

a)

Obsessive compulsive disorder

b)

depression

c)

anxiety

d)

bipolar depression

20.

What's the brand name for Warfarin?

a)

Coumadin

b)

Lovenox

c)

Heparin

d)

Plavix

21.

What does Warfarin treat?

a)

Multiple types of embolisms

b)

prevents pregnancy

c)

narcolepsy

d)

congestive heart disease

22.

Which is correct about Enoxaparin?

a)

Brand name: lovenox / treats pulmonary hypertension

b)

Brand name: Lovenox / treats blood clots

c)

Brand name: naproxen / treats angina attacks

d)

Brand name: ativan / treats aneurysms

23.

What is Heparin injection used for?

a)

prevents and treats blood clots

b)

liver failure

c)

estrogen dominance

d)

COPD

24.

What does Ticagrelor treat?

a)

insomnia caused by OCD

b)

reduces edema caused by kidney failure

c)

COPD and opens the airways

d)

Acute coronary syndrome and prevents blood clots

25.

Clopidogrel treats:

a)

infertility

b)

heartburn and ulcers

c)

MRSA caused by bacterial infection

d)

coronary artery disease and stroke

26.

Clarithromycin is a:

a)

antibiotic

b)

antiviral

c)

antifungal

d)

antiparasitic

27.

Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid is a:

a)

antiviral

b)

antiparasitic

c)

antibacterial

d)

antifungal

28.

Cefuroxime Axetil is a :

a)

antianemic

b)

antibacterial

c)

antifungal

d)

antiviral

29.

Penicillin G Benzathine is the generic for:

a)

Avelox

b)

Macrobid

c)

Flagyl

d)

Bicillin L-A

30.

Metronidazole (Brand: Flagyl) treats:

a)

high blood pressure caused by hypertension type 2

b)

nausea and diarrhea

c)

antifungal and viral infections

d)

bacterial and parasitic infections

31.

Cipro is a:

a)

antiviral drug

b)

antifungal drug

c)

antibiotic drug

d)

antiparasitic

32.

What does Doxycycline treat?

a)

bacterial infections

b)

antifungals

c)

antivirals

d)

antiparasitics

33.

Minocycline is a unique antibiotic because it's also a:

a)

anti-inflammatory

b)

antianemic

c)

antiemetic

d)

antifungal

34.

Moxifloxacin is a:

a)

hypertensive

b)

antifungal

c)

antibiotic

d)

birth control drug

35.

Clindamycin is a:

a)

antiparasitic

b)

antiviral

c)

antifungal

d)

antibiotic

36.

Clindamycin (antibiotic) is specifically used for patients who:

a)

are also taking antidepressants

b)

have high blood pressure

c)

have penicillin allergies

d)

have cancer and are currently undergoing chemotherapy

37.

Penicillin V Potassium is a:

a)

slow onset antibiotic

b)

fast onset antibiotic

c)

antiviral

d)

antifungal

38.

What does Azithromycin treat?

a)

viral infections

b)

bacterial infections

c)

fungal infections

d)

parasitic infections

39.

What does Amoxicillin treat?

a)

Bacterial infections

b)

infertility

c)

antifungal infections

d)

high blood pressure

40.

What does Cefdinir treat?

a)

parasitic infections

b)

fungal infections

c)

Bacterial infections

d)

viral infections

41.

Levofloxacin is a:

a)

antiviral

b)

antifungal

c)

antibiotic

d)

antiparasitic

42.

Phenytoin prevents and treats:

a)

seizures

b)

heart attacks

c)

strokes

d)

heart failure

43.

Pregabalin treats (check all that apply)

a)

seizures

b)

nerve damage

c)

fibromyalgia

d)

migraines

44.

Divalproex treats (check all that apply)

a)

seizures

b)

depression

c)

bipolar disorder

d)

migraine headaches

45.

Lamotrigine treats:

a)

migraines

b)

laryngitis caused by a bacterial infection

c)

strokes caused by blood clots

d)

seizures and bipolar disorder

46.

Clonazepam (check all that apply):

a)

treats seizures

b)

treats panic attacks

c)

is a controlled substance

d)

treats depression

47.

Gabapentin (check all that apply)

a)

treats low blood pressure

b)

treats low platelets

c)

Treats seizures

d)

treats pain caused by shingles

48.

Topiramate (check all that apply)

a)

ONLY prevents migraines

b)

treats and prevents migraines

c)

ONLY treats migraines

d)

treats seizures

49.

Citalopram is an:

a)

antipsychotic

b)

anti-anxiety

c)

SSRI antidepressant

d)

SNRI antidepressant

50.

Escitalopram treats: (check all that apply)

a)

seizures

b)

depression

c)

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

d)

bipolar disorder

51.

Fluoxetine treats (check all that apply)

a)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

b)

OCD

c)

Panic Disorder

d)

Depression

e)

Bulimia Nervosa

52.

Venlafaxine treats (check all that apply)

a)

social anxiety disorder

b)

depression

c)

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

d)

Panic attacks

e)

Fibromyalgia

53.

Bupropion treats (check all that apply)

a)

depression

b)

seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

c)

helps people quit smoking

d)

taken with other antidepressants to counter sexual side effects

e)

anxiety

54.

Sertraline treats (check all that apply)

a)

depression

b)

OCD

c)

PTSD

d)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

e)

social anxiety disorder

55.

Duloxetine treats:

a)

depression

b)

anxiety

c)

nerve pain

d)

panic disorder

56.

Paroxetine treats (check all that apply)

a)

OCD

b)

GAD

c)

PTSD

d)

Depression

57.

What does Metaformin treat?

a)

type 2 diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

58.

What does Glyburide treat?

a)

type 2 diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

59.

Glipizide treats:

a)

renal stage end failure

b)

hypoglycemia

c)

type 2 diabetes

d)

congestive heart failure

60.

Pioglitazone treats

a)

Type 1 diabetes

b)

Type 2 diabetes

61.

Sitagliptin treats:

a)

depression

b)

type 2 diabetes

c)

anxiety

d)

seizures

62.

Insulin glargine treats (check all that apply)

a)

adults with type 2 diabetes

b)

children with type 1 diabetes

63.

Loperamide treats

a)

low testosterone

b)

infertility

c)

high blood pressure

d)

diarrhea

64.

Diphenoxylate-Atropine treats:

a)

edema

b)

pulmonary hypertension

c)

low blood pressure

d)

diarrhea

65.

Ondansetron HCL is an antiemetic that treats nausea and vomiting caused by:

a)

chemotherapy

b)

radiotherapy

c)

surgery

d)

pregnancy

66.

Colchicine treats:

a)

bacterial infections

b)

allergies

c)

gout

d)

pancreatic cancer

67.

Febuxostat lowers high uric acid to treat:

a)

angina attacks

b)

heart failure

c)

pulmonary hypertension

d)

gout

68.

Allopurinol treats (check all that apply)

a)

gout

b)

kidney stones

c)

and prevents high uric acid levels in chemotherapy patients

69.

Meclizine treats (check all that apply):

a)

dizziness

b)

nausea

c)

vomiting

d)

vertigo

70.

Fexofenadine treats:

a)

diabetic shock

b)

heartburn

c)

low folic acid during pregnancy

d)

allergies

71.

Cetirizine treats (check all that apply):

a)

hay fever

b)

seasonal allergies

c)

gout

d)

nausea and vomiting

72.

Which drugs are antifungals?

a)

Clotrimazole

b)

Ketoconazole

c)

Fluconazole

73.

What are antihyperlipidemics?

a)

hormonal birth control

b)

a form of chemotherapy medications

c)

drugs that treat high cholesterol and triglycerides

d)

drugs that treat seizure disorders

74.

Check all drugs that are antihyperlipidemics

a)

Atorvastatin

b)

Gemfibrozil

c)

Pravastatin

d)

Rosuvastatin

e)

Fluconazole

75.

Check all that are antihyperlipidemics

a)

Ezetimibe

b)

Simvastatin

c)

Omega 3 Acid ethyl esters

d)

Lovastatin

76.

Sildenafil is the generic to:

a)

Lovaza

b)

Viagra

c)

Amoxicillin

d)

Yaz

77.

Tadalafil treats (check all that apply)

a)

anxiety

b)

bipolar depression

c)

Erectile dysfunction

d)

urination issues associated with enlarged prostate

78.

Vardenafil treats:

a)

infertility

b)

erectile dysfunction

c)

PCOS

d)

Penile necrosis

79.

Check all that are antihypertensive drugs:

a)

Benazepril

b)

Pregabalin

c)

Cipro

d)

Valsartan

e)

Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene

80.

Check all that are antihypertensives:

a)

Propranolol

b)

Quinapril

c)

Enalapril

d)

Olmesartan

81.

The drugs Nifedipine and Diltiazem hcl are examples of:

a)

antihypertensives that also treat angina attacks

b)

antihypertensives that also treat diabetes

c)

antihypertensives that also treat seizure disorders

82.

Select all that are antihypertensives:

a)

Atenolol

b)

Carvedilol

c)

Amlodipine

d)

Irbesartan

e)

Paroxetine

83.

Select all that are antihypertensives:

a)

Diazepam

b)

Lisinopril

c)

Ramipril

d)

Lopressor

e)

Losartan

84.

Which anti-inflammatories are OTC?

a)

Naproxen Sodium

b)

Ibuprofen

c)

Meloxicam

d)

Diclofenac Potassium

e)

Celecoxib

85.

Celecoxib is:

a)

an antianemic

b)

an antipsychotic

c)

an antifungal

d)

an anti-inflammatory

86.

Lithium Carbonate is an antimanic that treats:

a)

Bipolar disorder

b)

low magnesium

c)

high blood pressure

d)

anxiety

87.

Antipsychotics treat: (Select all that apply)

a)

Bipolar disorder

b)

schizophrenia

c)

mania

d)

depressive episodes

88.

Select all that are antipsychotics:

a)

Aripiprazole

b)

Lithium Carbonate

c)

Olanzapine

d)

Quetiapine

e)

Risperidone

89.

Risperidone is an antipsychotic that also treats:

a)

laryngitis caused by a bacterial infection

b)

parkinson's disease

c)

dehydration caused by antidepressants

d)

irritability caused by autism

90.

Select all that are anti-parkinson's:

a)

Ropinirole

b)

Benztropine

c)

Dicyclomine

d)

Acyclovir

91.

Check all that are Antispasmodics

a)

Dicyclomine

b)

Irbesartan

c)

Oxybutynin Chloride

d)

Atorvastatin

92.

Benzonatate is an antitussive that:

a)

helps you fall asleep

b)

suppresses coughing

c)

treats diarrhea attacks

d)

treats anxiety attacks

93.

Check all that are antiviral drugs:

a)

Acyclovir

b)

Oseltamivir

c)

Paroxetine

d)

Valacyclovir

94.

Bronchodilators work to:

a)

open the airways to allow easier breathing

b)

drain fluid from the pleural space of the lungs

c)

slow the spread of lung cancer

d)

help to quit smoking

95.

Which bronchodilator is "quick relief?"

a)

Clarithromycin

b)

Fluticasone Propionate-Salmeterol

c)

Tiotropium Bromide

d)

Albuterol Sulfate

96.

Which two bronchodilators are long-acting?

a)

Tramadol

b)

Tiotropium Bromide

c)

Albuterol Sulfate

d)

Fluticasone Propionate-Salmeterol

97.

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that:

a)

treats angina attacks

b)

treats aortic aneurysms

c)

Treats heart failure and atrial fibrillation

d)

treats syncope

98.

Which of these is NOT true about CNS Anti-alzheimer's:

a)

it improves mental function for alzheimer's patients

b)

these drugs do not work for everyone

c)

Side effects can cause drowsiness and dizziness

d)

It can stop the progression of alzheimer's

99.

Select all drugs that are anti-alzheimer's

a)

Memantine

b)

Digoxin

c)

Donepezil

d)

Simvastatin

100.

CNS stimulants are commonly used to treat:

a)

Turrets syndrome

b)

ALS

c)

ADHD / ADD

d)

Parkinson's disease

101.

Is Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine a CNS Stimulant?

a)

Yes

b)

No

102.

Select all drugs that are CNS Stimulants

a)

Methylphenidate Hcl

b)

Lisdexamfetamine

c)

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

d)

Citalopram

103.

Which is these is NOT true about Hormonal Contraceptives?

a)

They are not 100% effective

b)

They decrease your risk of ovarian cysts

c)

They can increase your risk of blood clots

d)

They cause permanent infertility

104.

Select all that are hormonal contraceptives:

a)

Levonorgestrel

b)

Etonogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol

c)

Paragard IUD

d)

Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiol

e)

The Diaphragm

105.

Select all that Corticosteroids are used to treat:

a)

Autoimmune disorders

b)

Adrenal gland disorders

c)

Organ Transplants

d)

Salt and Water balance

e)

Anaphylactic Shock

106.

Select all drugs that are Corticosteroids:

a)

Alteplase

b)

Spironolactone

c)

Methylprednisolone

d)

Triamcinolone Acetonide

107.

What are Diuretics used to treat? Select all:

a)

High blood pressure

b)

Hyperhidrosis

c)

congestive heart failure

d)

edema

108.

All of these drugs are diuretics EXCEPT:

a)

Ibandronate

b)

Spironolactone

c)

Furosemide

d)

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

109.

Hormone replacements are taken by menopausal women to:

a)

reduce hot flashes and sweating

b)

reduce the risk of osteoporosis

c)

reduce the risk of heart failure

d)

reduce brittle nails and thinning hair

110.

Testosterone is given to:

a)

men who cannot produce enough testosterone naturally

b)

to develop and maintain male sexual characteristics

c)

prevent muscle and bone boss

d)

restore and maintain sexual desire

111.

Select all drugs that are Muscle relaxants:

a)

Alteplase

b)

Carisoprodol

c)

Cyclobenzaprine

d)

Quinapril

112.

Select the 3 classifications of sedatives:

a)

antitussives

b)

Barbiturates

c)

Benzodiazepines

d)

"z-drug" sleep medication

113.

Zolpidem and Eszopiclone are sedatives that should only be used for a treatment period of:

a)

1-2 weeks

b)

6-5 weeks

c)

3-4 weeks

d)

12 weeks

114.

Varenicline is used to:

a)

treat overactive bladder

b)

prevent episodes of mania

c)

moisturize dry cracked skin

d)

help you quit smoking

115.

What is Alteplase?

a)

an injection used to stimulate ovulation

b)

an injection used to treat autoimmune disorders

c)

an injection used to treat blood clots

d)

an injection used to treat anaphylactic shock

116.

Select all options that Levothyroxine treats:

a)

thyroid cancer

b)

thyroid goiters

c)

hyperthyroidism

d)

hypothyroidism

117.

What is a Spirit preparation?

a)

An alcoholic solution

b)

a medicated vapor

c)

a mixture of fats and oils

d)

a gelatin enclosed capsule

118.

What's a suspension preparation?

a)

a drug combined with oil and soap

b)

drug dissolved in alcohol

c)

liquid which contains solid particles

d)

a powdered drug

119.

What is a liniment?

a)

chewable drug

b)

aerosol drug particles in suspended gas

c)

drug that goes into the vaginal cavity

d)

topical preparation that produces heat

120.

What's the difference between lotion and cream?

a)

Cream is non-greasy

b)

lotion is non-greasy

121.

An example of an Elixir preparation is:

a)

Dimetapp

b)

Lidoderm

c)

Cocaine

d)

Dulcolax

122.

The difference between a Syrup and an Elixir is that:

a)

syrup is dissolved drugs in water and alcohol

b)

Elixir is dissolved drugs in water and sugar

c)

There is no difference between the two

d)

Elixir is dissolved drugs in water and alcohol

123.

An example of an emulsion is:

a)

Saline Nasal Spray

b)

Eye Drops

c)

Rectal Suppository

d)

Poison Ivy lotion

124.

Saline nasal spray is a:

a)

a fine stream of medicated vapor

b)

a pressurized liquid thats suspended in gas

125.

Most injections are solutions:

a)

True

b)

False

126.

Pressurized form where solid and liquid aerosol drug particles are suspended in gas and suspended in a cloud of mist is known as a:

a)

Emulsion

b)

Spirit

c)

Tincture

d)

Suspension Aerosol

127.

What is a tincture?

a)

drug dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water

b)

an injectable solution

c)

a medicated vapor

d)

a spirit

128.

A powdered drug pressed into a disc and indented is a:

a)

capsule

b)

tablet

c)

sustained release capsule

d)

suppository

129.

Where does a suppository go? Check all that apply:

a)

Up the rectum

b)

Up the vagina

c)

up the ear canal

d)

up the left nostril

130.

The difference between a capsule and a sustained release capsule is that:

a)

A capsule continously releases the drug

b)

A capsule tastes better than a sustained release capsule

c)

A sustained release capsule continously releases the drug

d)

A sustained release capsule is chewable

131.

Where does a sublingual tablet dissolve?

a)

Under the armpit

b)

Under the tympanic membrane

c)

In the stomach

d)

Under the tongue

132.

Why are Enteric-coated tablets coated?

a)

To allow for easier swallowing

b)

To hide the bitter taste

c)

To prevent interactions with other medications

d)

To prevent breaking down in the stomach and irritating juices

133.

Reasons for using Chewable Tablets include: (select all that apply)

a)

children's medications

b)

antacids

c)

suppositories

d)

antiflatulents