Top Brand and Generic Drugs (Part 5)

With this quiz, you can identify the most common drug brand name, their respective active ingredients, or generic names, and the drug class they belong to.

Quick Review for the Quiz
Generic Name Brand Name Drug Class or Category
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters Lovaza antilipemic or lipid-regulating agents
Phenytoin Dilantin anti-seizure
Pravastatin Pravachol HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (antilipemic or lipid-regulating agents)
Prednisone Rayos , Deltasone corticosteroids
Raloxifene Evista antiestrogens
Ramipril Altace angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Risperidone Risperdal atypical antipsychotic
Terazosin Hytrin alpha blockers (antihypertensives)
Tizanidine Zanaflex skeletal muscle relaxants
Triamterene Dyrenium diuretics (‘water pills’)

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    These medications belong to the class of corticosteroids used primarily to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in diseases such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatism.(Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Prednisone
    • Triamterene
    • Benztropine
    • Diclofenac

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    [Prednisone = Pred- is a prefix term that belongs to the drug class known as corticosteroids.] In diseases such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologic conditions, prednisone works primarily by suppressing the immune system and reducing inflammation. The drug is taken orally.

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    In postmenopausal women and those on glucocorticoids, it is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Raloxifene
    • Omega-3 acid ethyl esters
    • Celecoxib
    • Ramipril

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    [Raloxifene = -ifene is a suffix term that belongs to the drug class known as antiestrogens.] A selective estrogen receptor modulator, raloxifene is used in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and those who take glucocorticoids. It also lowers the risk of breast cancer in those with a significantly higher risk. Raloxifene is taken orally.

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    This medication prevents tonic-clonic seizures and focal seizures. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Phenytoin
    • Donepezil
    • Moxifloxacin
    • Prednisone

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    [Phenytoin = -toin is a suffix term that belongs to the drug class known as (anticonvulsant also known as anti-seizure).] Phenytoin (PHT) is an anti-seizure drug. It can be used to prevent tonic-clonic seizures and focal seizures, but not absence seizures. It can be administered intravenously or orally.

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    Used to treat high blood triglycerides. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Omega-3 acid ethyl esters
    • Prednisone
    • Risperidone
    • Conjugated estrogens

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    Omega-3 acid ethyl esters belongs to the drug class known as antilipemic or lipid-regulating agentsOmega-3 fatty acids ethyl esters are the ethyl esters of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in fish oil. In conjunction with dietary changes, these medications may reduce the risk of pancreatitis associated with high blood triglycerides.

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    It is used to treat muscle spasticity caused by spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Tizanidine
    • Paroxetine
    • Benztropine
    • Prednisone

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    Tizanidine belongs to the drug class known as  skeletal muscle relaxantsTizanidine is used to treat muscle spasticity caused by spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. It appears to be as effective as baclofen or diazepam. Administered orally. There are several common side effects of tizanidine, including sleepiness, weakness, and dizziness.

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    A medicine from the alpha-blocker class that is used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Terazosin
    • Hydralazine
    • Prednisone
    • Donepezil

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    [Terazosin-zosin is a suffix term that belongs to the drug class known as alpha blockers (antihypertensives).] Terazosin belongs to a class of medicines called alpha blockers. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate and high blood pressure are treated with this medication. However, it is not the most popular option for high blood pressure.

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    Diuretic that reduces edema in patients suffering from a variety of conditions, including liver and heart disease. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Triamterene
    • Pravastatin
    • Celecoxib
    • Tizanidine

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    Triamterene belongs to the drug class known as diuretics ('water pills'). As a potassium-sparing diuretic, triamterene is used to treat edema that occurs as a result of congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, steroid, and secondary hyperaldosteronism. Hyperuricemia and electrolyte disturbances are two common adverse reactions.

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    An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Ramipril
    • Fluoxetine
    • Raloxifene
    • Hydroxychloroquine

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    Ramipril = -pril is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. A angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, Ramipril is used to treat hypertension. Hypotension, asthenia, headaches, dizziness, cough, and fatigue are common adverse reactions. It is taken orally.

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    It is a statin drug used to prevent cardiovascular disease and treat abnormal lipids. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Pravastatin
    • Diclofenac
    • Conjugated estrogens
    • Risperidone

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    [Pravastatin = -statin is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins).] Pravastatin is a statin drug that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, thus preventing cardiovascular disease.

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    Atypical antipsychotic prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Risperidone
    • Lorazepam
    • Triamcinolone
    • Benztropine

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    [Risperidone = -ridone is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as atypical antipsychotic.] Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medicine that is prescribed for a variety of mental illnesses, especially schizophrenia and bipolar disorder