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Pharmacotherapy 1

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Prescription Drugs : Pharmacotherapy 1

Introduction:
"While training to be a pharmacist in Canada, one learns a great deal about the names and uses for medications. Here is a small sample of what I have studied! Please note that these questions are based on trade names and chemical names used in Canada."


1. Which of the following would NOT be a valid use for Zantac (ranitidine HCl)?
    stomach upset
    peptic ulcer
    gastric reflux
    constipation


2. The ground-breaking drug sildenafil citrate is better known as Levitra.
    True
    False


3. If I were taking Eltroxin, which organ would I be assisting?
    pancreas
    heart
    stomach
    thyroid gland


4. Bayer is well known for marketing acetylsalicylic acid.
    Yes
    No


5. Advil and Motrin are over-the-counter products that both contain the same active ingredient as a pain reliever / anti-inflammatory / anti-pyretic. What is it?
    acetaminophen
    pseudoephedrine
    diphenhydramine
    ibuprofen


6. Let us assume I am being treated with opioids. Please select the one FALSE statement:
    There is an accepted maximal opioid dose that should not be exceeded
    I'm probably using them because I'm in pain
    A common side effect is constipation
    I may become tolerant to the dose I am using


7. Imitrex (sumatriptan) is used to help relieve what common condition?
    high blood pressure
    migraines
    hypoglycemia
    depression


8. If I were using Fosamax (alendronate) what am I being treated for?
    prevention of heart attack
    diabetes
    osteoporosis
    menopausal symptoms


9. Allopurinol is used in the long term treatment and prevention of what condition?
    Osteoarthritis
    Gout
    Rheumatoid arthritis
    Atrial fibrillation


10. Rofecoxib, a drug used in osteoarthritis, was recently taken off the market in a highly publicized manner (Sept 2004). Which of the following is the brand name for rofecoxib?
    Celebrex
    Vioxx
    Bextra
    Arthrotec


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