Top 200 drugs for ExCPT
APAP and Hydrocodone - correct answer-Vicodin
Class: ANALGESIC DEA Schedule 3
Lisinopril - correct answer-an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinivil or
Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
Simvastatin - correct answer-an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name
Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels
Levothyroxine - correct answer-Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
Thyroid Product
Replacement/supplemental therapy in hypothyroidism; pituitary TSH
suppression
Amoxicillin - correct answer-Amoxil
Penicillin Antiobiotic
Azithromycin - correct answer-zithromax (macrolide)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - correct answer-Trade name(s): Microzide
Therapeutic classification/action: thiazide diuretic
Primary Indication(s): hypertension, edema
Amiodipine - correct answer-Norvasc - Calcium channel blockers
Alprazolam - correct answer-an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the
benzodiazepine class
DEA Schedule 4
Metformin - correct answer-an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage)
prescribed to treat type II diabetes
Atorvastatin - correct answer-an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective
in lowering triglycerides
,Omeprazole - correct answer-antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses
acid secretion in the stomach.
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate - correct answer-•Brand Name: Augmentin
•Therapeutic Class: Penicillin
•Most Common Use: Bacterial infection treatment
•Prescriptions Sold: 20,077
•Rank: 38
Atenolol - correct answer-an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in
treating hypertension and angina
Furosemide - correct answer-commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used
to treat hypertension and edema
Metoprolol - correct answer-beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in
treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial
infarction
Sertraline - correct answer-a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly
prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft)
Zolpidem - correct answer-ambien, non benzodiazepiene hypnotic, short-term
insomnia, sleep maintenance
Oxycodone and APAP - correct answer-Percocet
Opioid Analgesic, Schedule 2
Esomeprazole - correct answer-Trade name(s): Nexium
Therapeutic classification/action: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Primary indication(s): GERD
Clopidogrel - correct answer-Plavix
Clot prevention
platelet inhibitor
Montelukast - correct answer-Singulair
antihistamine
leukotriene inhibitor
, Prednisone - correct answer-Sterapred
Corticosteroid, reduces inflammation
Escitalopram - correct answer-Lexapro
Ssri
Ibuprofin - correct answer-Advil
NSAID- Proprionic acid derivative with anit-inflammatory, anti-pyretic,
analgesic effects. Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and release the same way
as aspirin.
Citalopram - correct answer-Celexa
Ssri
Albuterol - correct answer-Proair
B2 Receptor Agonist (Lungs)
Fluxetine - correct answer-Prozac- SSRIs
Gabapentin - correct answer-Trade name(s): Neurontin
Therapeutic classification/action: Anticonvulsant, GABA analog
Primary indication(s): seizures
Warfarin - correct answer-an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to
prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus, blood thinner
Tramadol - correct answer-Ultram
Opioid Analgesic
Pain management, non-narcotic
Clonazepam - correct answer-KLONOPIN/ benzodiazepine, anti-convulsant/
seizures and panic disorders, DEA Schedule 4
Lorazepam - correct answer-ATIVAN/ benzodiazepine/ anxiety disorders
DEA Schedule 4
Cephalexin - correct answer-Keflex Infection, bacterial Cephalosporin
antibiotic
APAP and Hydrocodone - correct answer-Vicodin
Class: ANALGESIC DEA Schedule 3
Lisinopril - correct answer-an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinivil or
Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
Simvastatin - correct answer-an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name
Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels
Levothyroxine - correct answer-Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
Thyroid Product
Replacement/supplemental therapy in hypothyroidism; pituitary TSH
suppression
Amoxicillin - correct answer-Amoxil
Penicillin Antiobiotic
Azithromycin - correct answer-zithromax (macrolide)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - correct answer-Trade name(s): Microzide
Therapeutic classification/action: thiazide diuretic
Primary Indication(s): hypertension, edema
Amiodipine - correct answer-Norvasc - Calcium channel blockers
Alprazolam - correct answer-an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the
benzodiazepine class
DEA Schedule 4
Metformin - correct answer-an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage)
prescribed to treat type II diabetes
Atorvastatin - correct answer-an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective
in lowering triglycerides
,Omeprazole - correct answer-antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses
acid secretion in the stomach.
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate - correct answer-•Brand Name: Augmentin
•Therapeutic Class: Penicillin
•Most Common Use: Bacterial infection treatment
•Prescriptions Sold: 20,077
•Rank: 38
Atenolol - correct answer-an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in
treating hypertension and angina
Furosemide - correct answer-commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used
to treat hypertension and edema
Metoprolol - correct answer-beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in
treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial
infarction
Sertraline - correct answer-a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly
prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft)
Zolpidem - correct answer-ambien, non benzodiazepiene hypnotic, short-term
insomnia, sleep maintenance
Oxycodone and APAP - correct answer-Percocet
Opioid Analgesic, Schedule 2
Esomeprazole - correct answer-Trade name(s): Nexium
Therapeutic classification/action: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Primary indication(s): GERD
Clopidogrel - correct answer-Plavix
Clot prevention
platelet inhibitor
Montelukast - correct answer-Singulair
antihistamine
leukotriene inhibitor
, Prednisone - correct answer-Sterapred
Corticosteroid, reduces inflammation
Escitalopram - correct answer-Lexapro
Ssri
Ibuprofin - correct answer-Advil
NSAID- Proprionic acid derivative with anit-inflammatory, anti-pyretic,
analgesic effects. Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and release the same way
as aspirin.
Citalopram - correct answer-Celexa
Ssri
Albuterol - correct answer-Proair
B2 Receptor Agonist (Lungs)
Fluxetine - correct answer-Prozac- SSRIs
Gabapentin - correct answer-Trade name(s): Neurontin
Therapeutic classification/action: Anticonvulsant, GABA analog
Primary indication(s): seizures
Warfarin - correct answer-an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to
prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus, blood thinner
Tramadol - correct answer-Ultram
Opioid Analgesic
Pain management, non-narcotic
Clonazepam - correct answer-KLONOPIN/ benzodiazepine, anti-convulsant/
seizures and panic disorders, DEA Schedule 4
Lorazepam - correct answer-ATIVAN/ benzodiazepine/ anxiety disorders
DEA Schedule 4
Cephalexin - correct answer-Keflex Infection, bacterial Cephalosporin
antibiotic
