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Prescription Drugs in the US Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains questions about prescription drug developments in the US between April and August 2000. Most questions ask for the indication for a brand name drug product.

A multiple-choice quiz by rph2000. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rph2000

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,262

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. Zyvox is what type of drug? Hint

Protease Inhibitor

Antibiotic

Antiviral

Anithelmintic (treats worms)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mobic is a drug indicated for the treatment of what? Hint

Insomnia

Depression

Alzheimer's

Osteoarthritis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Exelon is a drug indicated for the treatment of what? Hint

Alzheimer's

Anxiety

Depression

Schizophrenia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Xenical is a weight loss drug that functions by? Hint

Decreasing appetite

Creating a sense of fullness

Burning fat

Blocking the absorption of fat

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sarafem is a drug marketed to treat? Hint

Menopausal symptoms

STD's

Yeast infections

Severe PMS

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the blood glucose monitor which allows patients to use a blood sample from the arm rather than the fingertip? Hint

Accu-chek Advantage

Freestyle

Prestige

Glucometer Dex

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Question 7 of 10

7. Relenza is a drug in the form of an inhaled powder that was released to treat? Hint

Tuberculosis

Influenza

Bronchitis

Asthma

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sustiva is a drug used to treat? Hint

Impotence

Cancer

HIV

Depression

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Question 9 of 10

9. Penlac is indicated for? Hint

Yeast Infections

Athlete's foot

Toenail fungus

Ringworm

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these drugs was removed from the US market in 2000? Hint

Duract

Rezulin

Propulsid

Hismanal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Zyvox is what type of drug?

Answer: Antibiotic

Zyvox is a new antibiotic indicated for the treatment of vancomycin resistant infections. These infections are very severe and do not respond to other antibiotics. Vancomycin has been reserved for infections not responding to other antibiotics, however mutations have made some bacteria resistant to this last resort drug prompting research into new antibiotics such as Zyvox.

2. Mobic is a drug indicated for the treatment of what?

Answer: Osteoarthritis

Mobic is a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) which causes less stomach upset than more common NSAIDS such as naproxen, ibuprofen, etc.

3. Exelon is a drug indicated for the treatment of what?

Answer: Alzheimer's

Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor similar to Aricept. These drugs may delay the need for nursing home placement in individuals with mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

4. Xenical is a weight loss drug that functions by?

Answer: Blocking the absorption of fat

Xenical is a fat blocker which may also help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. However, side effects include flatulence and oily stools which are orange in color. The patient may also lose the ability to control bowel function, especially if dietary fat intake is not reduced.

5. Sarafem is a drug marketed to treat?

Answer: Severe PMS

Sarafem is mareketed by Lilly and is essentially the same as Prozac but packaged in 7 day blister packs and taken only during the menstrual cycle or the week or two preceeding it depending on symptoms.

6. What is the name of the blood glucose monitor which allows patients to use a blood sample from the arm rather than the fingertip?

Answer: Freestyle

The Freestyle is a new monitor which allows patients to use a blood sample from the forearm. The sample required is much smaller than that of the traditional machines and the price is comparable.

7. Relenza is a drug in the form of an inhaled powder that was released to treat?

Answer: Influenza

Relenza is a 'diskhaler' used to treat the flu. However, the drug must be started within the first 48 hours of symptoms to provide a full benefit.

8. Sustiva is a drug used to treat?

Answer: HIV

Sustiva is used to treat HIV and is associated with significant side effects including drowsiness, dizziness, vivid dreams, etc. due to the drugs ability to penetrate the central nervous system.

9. Penlac is indicated for?

Answer: Toenail fungus

Penlac is the first FDA approved topical antifungal for the treatment of toenail fungus.

10. Which of these drugs was removed from the US market in 2000?

Answer: Propulsid

Propulsid was removed from the market as of July 14th due to the risk of arrhythmia when used in certain patients or combined with other drugs.

Source: Author rph2000

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