WorksheetsNervous System Reference Table
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Match each generic drug name to its corresponding brand name.
Paracetamol
Panadol
Ibuprofen
Advil
Aspirin
Disprin
Metformin
Glucophage
Which of the following is the correct drug classification for Metformin?
Biguanide
Beta-blocker used for hypertension
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Opioid analgesic
Which of the following drugs is most commonly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding as a side effect?
Aspirin
Paracetamol, which is used for mild pain and fever, but rarely causes GI bleeding
Ibuprofen, which is used for pain and inflammation, but less likely to cause GI bleeding than aspirin
Metformin, which is used for diabetes and does not cause GI bleeding
What is the symbol of administration for oral drugs in the provided table?
PO
IV, which stands for intravenous
IM, which stands for intramuscular
SC, which stands for subcutaneous
Which of the following drugs is available in both tablet and syrup forms?
Paracetamol
Aspirin, which is available as a tablet only
Ibuprofen, which is available as a tablet and gel
Metformin, which is available as a tablet only
Which of the following drugs is NOT available in the ATC (Antimicrobial Therapy Chart)?
Aspirin
Paracetamol, which is available in the ATC
Ibuprofen, which is available in the ATC
Metformin, which is available in the ATC
Which drug is primarily indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Metformin
Aspirin, which is used for pain and inflammation
Ibuprofen, which is used for pain and inflammation
Paracetamol, which is used for mild pain and fever
Match each drug to its main effect.
Aspirin
Reduces pain, inflammation, and fever
Metformin
Lowers blood glucose
Ibuprofen
Reduces pain and inflammation
Paracetamol
Reduces mild pain and fever
Which of the following is the generic name for Panadol?
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen, which is the generic name for Advil
Aspirin, which is the generic name for Disprin
Metformin, which is the generic name for Glucophage
Select all drugs that commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects.
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
Metformin
Which drug is used for both pain relief and as an antipyretic (fever reducer)?
Paracetamol
Metformin, which is used for diabetes
Ibuprofen, which is used for pain and inflammation but is not primarily an antipyretic
Aspirin, which is used for pain and inflammation but is not primarily an antipyretic
Select all drugs that are administered orally (PO).
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Metformin
Which of the following drugs is available as a gel for topical use?
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol, which is available as a tablet and syrup
Aspirin, which is available as a tablet only
Metformin, which is available as a tablet only
Which drug has restricted ATC availability?
Aspirin
Paracetamol, which is available in the ATC
Ibuprofen, which is available in the ATC
Metformin, which is available in the ATC
Select all drugs that are indicated for pain relief.
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Metformin
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer disease due to its side effect profile?
Aspirin
Paracetamol, which is safe in peptic ulcer disease
Ibuprofen, which is less likely to cause ulcers than aspirin
Metformin, which does not affect peptic ulcers
Which drug has a warning for use in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome?
Aspirin
Paracetamol, which is safe in children
Ibuprofen, which is safe in children
Metformin, which is not used for fever or pain in children
Match each drug to its pharmacological action.
Aspirin
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Metformin
Biguanide
Ibuprofen
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Which of the following brand names is associated with more than one generic drug?
None of the brand names listed is associated with more than one generic drug
Panadol, which is only associated with Paracetamol
Advil, which is only associated with Ibuprofen
Disprin, which is only associated with Aspirin
Which drug is most likely to cause lactic acidosis as a rare but serious side effect?
Metformin
Aspirin, which does not cause lactic acidosis
Ibuprofen, which does not cause lactic acidosis
Paracetamol, which does not cause lactic acidosis
