PCL 3 Top 300 Drugs

Brand name of atazanavir

Peridex

Reyataz

Cetraxal

Zymaxid

Reyataz

Brand name for amoxicillin/clavulanate

Keflex

Amoxil

Rocephin

Augmentin

Augmentin

Generic name for Pristiq

Dexvenlafaxine

Venlafaxine

Mirtazipine

Doxepin

Dexvenlafaxine

Brand name for ciprofloxacin otic

Cleocin

Macrobid

Cetraxal

Maxipime

Cetraxal

Which of the following agents is a beta-lactam antibiotic?

Cephalexin

Doxycycline

Azithromycin

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin

Which of the following is a centrally acting sympathomimetic amine?

Memantine

Donepzil

Mirtazapine

Phentermine

Phentermine

Which of the following is an adverse effect of lithium?

Agranulocytosis

Hypertension

Ischemic stroke

Tremor

Tremor

Which of the following agents commonly causes gingival hyperplasia?

Intuniv

Zoloft

Dilantin

Soma

Dilantin

Which of the following is a contraindication of Macrobid?

Osteoporosis

Anemia

Anuria

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

Anuria

Progressive neurologic disorders (until stable) and encephalopathy without known cause within 7 days of dosing are both contraindications for receiving:

Varivax

Lioresal

Zostavax

Daptacel

Daptacel

Brand name for pregabalin

Lioresal

Lyrica

Neurontin

Dilantin

Lyrica

Brand name for lamotrigine

Lyrica

Lamictal

Keppra

Lexapro

Lamictal

Generic name of Klonopin

Alprazolam

Clonazepam

Lorazepam

Diazepam

Clonazepam

Generic name for Dilantin

Divalproex

Donepezil

Phenytoin

Phentermine

Phenytoin

Which of the following inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme responsible for the unwinding DNA for transcription and subsequent supercoiling of DNA for packaging into chromosomal subunits?

Doxycycline

Levofloxacin

Amoxicillin

Cephalexin

Levofloxacin

Which of the following is a central cholinesterase inhibitor?

Donepezil

Memantine

Mirtazapine

Phentermine

Donepezil

Levofloxacin is a commonly associated with _____ and less commonly associated with _____

Constipation, visual disturbances

Hyperkalemia, hypertension

Bleeding, akathisia

Photosensitivity, tendinitis

Photosensitivity, tendinitis

Which of the following is an adverse effect of Vyvanse?

Insomnia

Weight gain

Hypoglycemia

Heart block

Insomnia

Which of the following is a contraindication of Strattera?

Insomnia

Atrial fibrillation

Concomitant use of MAOI

Ischemic heart disease

Concomitant use of MAOI

Which of the following is contraindicated in patients with hepatic disease or urea cycle disorders?

Phenytoin

Divalproex

Metaxalone

Eletriptan

Divalproex

Generic name for Lexapro

Pregabalin

Escitalopram

Citalopram

Lamotrigine

Escitalopram

Brand name for levetiracetam

Keppra

Lexapro

Lyrica

Lamictal

Keppra

Brand name for amoxicillin

Amoxil

Brand name of Eskalith

Escitalopram

Memantine

Lurasidone

Lithium

Lithium

Effexor is a(n):

Tricyclic antidepressant

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Alpha-2 antagonist

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Which agent commonly causes application site skin reactions?

Duragesic

Dolphine

Kadian

Folvite

Duragesic

Which of the following are common adverse effects of Mirapex?

Urinary incontinence and acute kidney injury

Dream disorder and extrapyramidal symptoms

Hepatitis and ototoxicity

Steven-Johnson syndrome and photosensitivity

Dream disorder and extrapyramidal symptoms

Contraindications to using this medication include: anxiety, agitation, concurrent MAOIs, drug dependence, glaucoma, tics or history of Tourette syndrome

Maraviroc

Morphine

Memantine

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate

Alcohol use along with the extended release formulation (within 6 hours before or after the dose) causes “dose dumping” or a rapid release of the drug instead of extended release, and is contraindicated with the extended release formulation of this medication:

Topiramate

Mupirocin

Terbinafine

Oseltamivir

Topiramate

Generic name for Flexeril

Cyclobenzaprine

Lisdexamfetamine

Methocarbamol

Tizanidine

Cyclobenzaprine

Generic name for Omnicef

Cephalexin

Cefdinir

Cefuroxime

Clindamycin

Cefdinir

Brand name for methocarbamol

Robaxin

Lioresal

Lamictal

Requip

Robaxin

Baclofen is a(n):

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Dopamine agonist

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Which of the following is an adverse effect of carisoprodol?

Upper respiratory infections

Drowsiness

Constipation

Hepatitis

Drowsiness

Which of the following is an adverse effect of clindamycin?

Renal failure

Hypernatremia

Pseudomembranous colitis

Seizures

Pseudomembranous colitis

Which of the following is a contraindication of oxycodone?

Respiratory alkalosis

Constipation

Pulmonary hypertension

Paralytic ileus

Paralytic ileus

Which of the following medications is contraindicated with concurrent diuretics due to increased risk of toxicity and nephrotoxicity?

Venlafaxine

Zolpidem

Lithium

Risperidone

Lithium

Brand name for atomoxetine

Vyvanse

Intuniv

Adderall

Strattera

Strattera

Generic name for Cymbalta

Duloxetine

Quetiapine

Escitalopram

Diazepam

Duloxetine

Brand name of maraviroc

Selxzentry

Macrobid

Vigamox

Menactra

Selxzentry

Remeron is a(n):

alpha-2 antagonist

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

tricyclic antidepressant

alpha-2 antagonist

This medication commonly causes dizziness in more than 10% of users, and can also cause rare but severe slowed or difficult breathing when used in combination with opioids.

Isentress

Keppra

Skelaxin

Vimpat

Skelaxin

Which of the following is an adverse effect of Zithromax?

Hyperglycemia

QTc prolongation

Seizures

Hypertension

QTc prolongation

Which of the following agents is contraindicated in patients with cardiac risk factors (acute or recent AMI; uncompensated heart failure; QTc prolongation; and/or concomitant administration of other drugs that cause QTc prolongation)?

Paxil

Pamelor

Geodon

Ambien

Geodon

Brand name for lisdexamfetamine

Intuniv

Vyvanse

Strattera

Adderall

Vyvanse

Brand name for valacyclovir

Valtrex

Zanaflex

Imitrex

Zovirax

Valtrex

Generic name for Vibramycin

Clindamycin

Valacyclovir

Doxycycline

Metronidazole

Doxycycline

Tizanidine is a(n):

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Dopamine agonist

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

This agent belongs to the benzodiazepine class

Halcion

Requip

Elavil

Risperdal

Halcion

Which of the following medications commonly causes discoloration (brown coloration) of the urine?

Macrobid

Keflex

Zithromax

Cleocin

Macrobid

Generic name for Buspar

Bupropion

Venlafaxine

Buspirone

Donepezil

Buspirone

Truvada is the brand name of

Entacavir

Efavirenz

Elbasvir/Grazoprevir

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil

Brand name for pramipexole

Imitrex

Requip

Antivert

Mirapex

Mirapex

Concerta and Metadate are both brand names for which generic drug?

Guanfacine

Methylphenidate

Atomoxetine

Dextroamphetamine

Methylphenidate

Brand name for ropinirole

Requip

Topamax

Adipex-P

Elavil

Requip

Brand name for carisoprodol

Soma

Robaxin

Voltaren

Zanaflex

Soma

Brand name for zolpidem

Ativan

Remeron

Ambien

Lexapro

Ambien

Generic name of Zyprexa

Aripiprazole

Quetiapine

Olanzapine

Ziprasidone

Olanzapine

Levetiracetam is a(n):

Serotonin receptor agonist

Anticonvulsant

Tricyclic antidepressant

Non-narcotic analgesic

Anticonvulsant

This topical antibacterial agent covers gram positive bacteria, including MRSA

Bunavail

Bio-Statin

Baclofen

Bactroban

Bactroban

This drug has a boxed warning regarding adverse effects of “Myasthenia gravis, tendon inflammation and rupture peripheral neuropathy, aortic dissections, hypoglycemia, delirium”

Sovaldi

Alinia

Valtrex

Avelox

Avelox

Flagyl is associated with

Neuropathy and abnormal taste

Hypertension and hypernatremia

Acute kidney injury and thrush

Phototoxicity and tardive dyskinesia

Neuropathy and abnormal taste

Which of the following is a contraindication of Imitrex?

Seizures

Concomitant use of hydralazine

Ischemic heart disease

Renal impairment

Ischemic heart disease

Generic name for Zithromax

Doxycycline

Azithromycin

Clindamycin

Amoxicillin

Azithromycin

Brand name for temazepam

Desyrel

Ativan

Restoril

Sarafem

Restoril

Carisoprodol is a(n):

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Dopamine agonist

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Which of the following is an adverse effect of Dilantin?

Renal failure

Tooth discoloration

Hypertension

Nystagmus

Nystagmus

Which of the following is a contraindication of diazepam?

Respiratory insufficiency

History of alcoholism

Concomitant use of CYP3A4 inhibitor

Renal insufficiency

Respiratory insufficiency

It is contraindicated to administer _______ concomitantly with levofloxacin

Vancomycin

Fluconazole

Tizanidine

Cephalexin

Tizanidine

Generic name for Effexor

Levetiracetam

Pramipexole

Valproate

Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine

Generic name for Flagyl

Metronidazole

Meropenem

Clindamycin

Nitrofurantoin

Metronidazole

Intuniv is a(n):

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and CNS stimulant

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Dopamine agonist

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Which of the following binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, thus interfering with microbial protein synthesis?

Cephalexin

Amoxicillin

Azithromycin

Ciprofloxacin

Azithromycin

Which of the following medications is commonly associated with rash and should be slowly titrated when initiating therapy to minimize the risk of rash?

Mobic

Lyrica

Lamictal

Ultram

Lamictal

The risk of this serious adverse effect of Bactrim is especially elevated in patients with G6PD deficiency. Therefore, Bactrim use should be avoided in patients with G6PD deficiency. Which is the adverse effect in question?

Tardive dyskinesia

Hyponatremia

Hemolytic anemia

Hypertension

Hemolytic anemia

Generic name for Namenda

Venlafaxine

Memantine

Meclizine

Atomoxetine

Memantine

Brand name of clobazam

Omnicef

Tenex

Onfi

Klonopin

Onfi

Which of the following is a tetracycline antibiotic?

Doxycycline

Nitrofurantoin

Clindamycin

Metronidazole

Doxycycline

Brand name for donepezil

Seroquel

Cymbalta

Namenda

Aricept

Aricept

Requip is a(n):

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and CNS stimulant

Dopamine agonist

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Dopamine agonist

Abilify is commonly associated with which of the following adverse effects?

Photosensitivity

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Cough

Akathisia

Akathisia

Zepatier is the brand name of

Entecavir

Elbasvir/Grazoprevir

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil

Efavirenz

Elbasvir/Grazoprevir

Brand name for aripiprazole

Risperdal

Abilify

Ativan

Seroquel

Abilify

Brand name for clindamycin

Cleocin

Rocephin

Keflex

Levaquin

Cleocin

Mirapex is a(n):

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and CNS stimulant

Dopamine agonist

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Dopamine agonist

Which of the following is an adverse effect for ciprofloxacin?

Hyperglycemia

Somnolence

Tendinitis

Osteoporosis

Tendinitis

Generic name for Imitrex

Oxcarbazepine

Sumatriptan

Sertraline

Ondansetron

Sumatriptan

Generic name of Shingrix

Varicella vaccine

Tetanus toxoid

Rotavirus vaccine

Zoster vaccine

Zoster vaccine

Lexapro is a(n):

Tricyclic antidepressant

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Alpha-2 antagonist

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Generic name for Adacel

Efavirenz

Diphtheria Toxoid

Human papillomavirus vaccine

Imiquimod

Diphtheria Toxoid

Generic name for Sarafem

Sertraline

Mirtazapine

Citalopram

Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine

Cymbalta is a(n):

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Alpha-2 antagonist

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Tricyclic antidepressant

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Which of the following is a NMDA receptor antagonist?

Mirtazapine

Donepezil

Phentermine

Memantine

Memantine

Which of the following drugs is contraindicated with disulfiram (Antabuse) and should also not be used with alcohol due to severe disulfiram-like reactions that occur?

Metronidazole

Doxycycline

Valacyclovir

Levofloxacin

Metronidazole

Latuda is the brand name of:

Lurasidone

Buspirone

Ziprasidone

Vilazodone

Lurasidone

Doxycycline should not be used in children because of which of the following adverse effects?

Visual disturbances

Tooth discoloration

Tendon rupture

Ototoxicity

Tooth discoloration

Brand name for fluconazole

Flagyl

Valtrex

Diovan

Diflucan

Diflucan