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Question:

Which of the following is the generic name for Plavix?

A Clopidogrel

explanation

Clopidogrel is generic for Plavix, enoxaparin is generic for Lovenox, heparin is generic for Heparin, and warfarin is generic for Coumadin.

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What is an example of an acute medical condition?

pneumonia

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Liver failure can result from an unintentional overdosage of what over-the-counter pain reliever?

acetaminophen

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What does the “HCT” represent in Benicar HCT?

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide

Which of the following medications is indicated in the treatment of bipolar disease?

Lithium

Lithium is indicated for bipolar disease, amitriptyline and imipramine are indicated for depres-sion, and pregabalin is indicated for neuropathic pain.

Which of the following medications may be used in the treatment of influenza?

Amantadine

Although all of the listed medications are antiviral agents, only amantadine is indicated in the treatment of influenza.

Which of the following glaucoma agents must be refrigerated?

Latanoprost

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Which of the following medications is indicated for insomnia?

Zolpidem

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Alprazolam

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Which medication is the drug of choice for a cardiac arrhythmia?

Digoxin

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Which of the following is classified as a hormone agent used as chemotherapy agent?

Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen is a hormone agent used in chemo- therapy, cisplatin is an alkylating agent, etopo-side is a mitosis inhibitor, and interferon-a-2a is an interferon.

Which of the following medications indicated for ADHD is not a controlled substance?

Strattera

Strattera (atomoxetine) is not a controlled substance that is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A patient is taking Percocet and Tylenol to manage pain after a surgery. What active ingredient is present in both medications?

acetaminophen

Percocet is a brand name for the combination product of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Tylenol's active ingredient is acetaminophen.

Which of the following OTC medications does not possesses antiinflammatory properties?

Acetaminophen

Unlike aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, acetaminophen does not possess any anti-inflammatory properties.

What is the generic name for Flomax?

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