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Quiz about Simple Generic Names For Medications

Simple Generic Names For Medications Quiz

You've probably been to the pharmacy, but do you know what the real names of your prescriptions are? Some of these may give you some trouble! Just match the drugs!

A multiple-choice quiz by karen_rx. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
karen_rx

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,290

Updated
Aug 23 22

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

Plays
11280

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: twlmy (24/25), Guest 184 (13/25), Guest 75 (18/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Generic name: acetaminophen Hint

Motrin

Tylenol

Anaprox

Tagamet

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Question 2 of 25

2. Ok, guys: What is the trade name for sildenafil citrate? Hint

Viagra

Paxil

Cipro

Zestril

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Question 3 of 25

3. Ok, you've definitely heard of it before, but do you know its trade name? Generic: penicillin (pure, not a derivative) Hint

Amoxil

Bactrim

Veetids

Zithromax

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Question 4 of 25

4. Ok, I'll give you two hints: it's for diabetes, and if you've ever smelled it, it reeks. Generic: metformin Hint

Humulin

Glucophage

Amaryl

Micronase

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Question 5 of 25

5. Generic: estradiol Hint

Dilantin

Testaderm

Estrace

Nicoderm CQ

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Question 6 of 25

6. Generic: ranitidine Hint

Zantac

Relafen

Risperdal

Reglan

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Question 7 of 25

7. What is the actual name of PPA? Hint

2-isopropyl-pentanol

piperacillin

phenylpropanolamine

propoxyphene + APAP

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Question 8 of 25

8. Generic: hydrocodone with APAP (hint: it's a controlled substance). Hint

Soma

Vicodin

Ultram

Demerol

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Question 9 of 25

9. Generic: warfarin Hint

Coumadin

Proventil

Lipitor

Lasix

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Question 10 of 25

10. Generic: Alprazolam

Answer: (Often abused medication for anxiety, 5 letters, spelled the same backward and forward)

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Question 11 of 25

11. Biaxin is clarithromycin.

True

False

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Question 12 of 25

12. Norgestimate and norethindrone are two drugs found in oral contraceptives.

True

False

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Question 13 of 25

13. Promethazine is Deltasone.

True

False

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Question 14 of 25

14. Potassium chloride is known as K-Dur.

True

False

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Question 15 of 25

15. Claritin is fexofenadine.

True

False

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Question 16 of 25

16. The anti-gout drug Zyloprim is known as propanolol.

True

False

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Question 17 of 25

17. Valium is known as diazepam.

True

False

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Question 18 of 25

18. Methylphenidate is the same thing as Ritalin.

True

False

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Question 19 of 25

19. Antivert is also known as mevacor.

True

False

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Question 20 of 25

20. Rhinocort is budesonide.

True

False

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Question 21 of 25

21. Duragesic is fentanyl.

True

False

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Question 22 of 25

22. Synthroid is digoxin.

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. Evista is relafen.

True

False

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Question 24 of 25

24. Flagyl is metronidazole.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. Ziac is bisoprolol + HCTZ.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Generic name: acetaminophen

Answer: Tylenol

Motrin is ibuprofen, Anaprox is naproxen (like Aleve), and Tagamet is cimetidine. (Acetaminophen is also commonly referred to as APAP)

2. Ok, guys: What is the trade name for sildenafil citrate?

Answer: Viagra

It was number 74 on the list of Top 200 Drugs prescribed in 2000. (List from Sigler and Flanders Pharmacy Drug Cards 1999-2000 edition.)

3. Ok, you've definitely heard of it before, but do you know its trade name? Generic: penicillin (pure, not a derivative)

Answer: Veetids

Bactrim is SMZ-TMP (I doubt I could spell the unabbreviated form correctly), Zithromax is azithromycin, and Amoxil is amoxicillin, which is a penicillin derivative.

4. Ok, I'll give you two hints: it's for diabetes, and if you've ever smelled it, it reeks. Generic: metformin

Answer: Glucophage

Ok, all of these are for the treatment of diabetes! Glucophage smells like urine, by the way.

5. Generic: estradiol

Answer: Estrace

It's estrogen! FYI: the suffix diol refers to a compound which has two alcohol (OH) groups attached.

6. Generic: ranitidine

Answer: Zantac

C'mon, wasn't it obvious which one was different?

7. What is the actual name of PPA?

Answer: phenylpropanolamine

This was the one the FDA recalled. Piperacillin is Pipracil, an injection form penicillin {derivative;} propoxyphene + APAP is {Darvocet;} and 2-isopropyl-pentanol is just an organic compound I made up from the top of my head.

8. Generic: hydrocodone with APAP (hint: it's a controlled substance).

Answer: Vicodin

Vicodin is an analgesic (painkiller). Demerol is a narcotic (much stronger than hydrocodone and Tylenol); Ultram is not controlled, although it is abused; and Soma is a muscle relaxer.

9. Generic: warfarin

Answer: Coumadin

Coumadin is an anticoagulant (blood-thinner). Lipitor is an antihyperlipidemic, Proventil is an antiasthmatic, and Lasix is a diuretic.

10. Generic: Alprazolam

Answer: Xanax

While helping millions of people as a proven prescription drug, Xanax, like most psychoactive drugs, also has substantial potential for abuse. It is also frequently (and very illegally!) sold on the streets for a large markup.

11. Biaxin is clarithromycin.

Answer: True

Biaxin is an antibiotic.

12. Norgestimate and norethindrone are two drugs found in oral contraceptives.

Answer: True

Paired with estradiol, these are what make up certain birth controls.

13. Promethazine is Deltasone.

Answer: False

Ok, if you knew that Deltasone is a steroid and that Prometheus was a strong Greek god, this may have thrown you off. Promethazine is Phenergan, a powerful antitussive (and also relieves nausea).

14. Potassium chloride is known as K-Dur.

Answer: True

Potassium chloride is chemically represented as KCl, which explains why it is called K-Dur.

15. Claritin is fexofenadine.

Answer: False

No, Allegra is fexofenadine.

16. The anti-gout drug Zyloprim is known as propanolol.

Answer: False

No, Zyloprim is allopurinol.

17. Valium is known as diazepam.

Answer: True

The 'pam' drugs are all pretty highly abused.

18. Methylphenidate is the same thing as Ritalin.

Answer: True

Ritalin calms down youngsters with ADHD, but with older kids, it has recently posed a problem as a narcotic which is highly abused (they use it to get high).

19. Antivert is also known as mevacor.

Answer: False

No, antivert is meclizine, an antivertigo agent. Mevacor is the trade name for lovastatin, an antihyperlipidemic.

20. Rhinocort is budesonide.

Answer: True

Rhinocort is an antiallergy-steroid. I remember that is is for the nose because I think of a rhinocerous with a big nose. :)

21. Duragesic is fentanyl.

Answer: True

Duragesic is a narcotic patch that is a derivative of {morphine;} it is used for patients who are most likely terminally ill and in excruciating pain.

22. Synthroid is digoxin.

Answer: False

Synthroid is actually levothyroxine Na (sodium), a thyroid hormone used for various thyroid conditions. I know that the brand name, at least, has a distinctively sweet taste.

23. Evista is relafen.

Answer: False

Evista is actually raloxifene, and it is used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

24. Flagyl is metronidazole.

Answer: True

Flagyl is an antibiotic-antiprotozoal.

25. Ziac is bisoprolol + HCTZ.

Answer: True

Ziac is an antihypertensive (for high blood pressure). FYI: HCTZ is the abbreviation for hydrochlorothiazide.

Source: Author karen_rx

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