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Significance of Routine Medications Quiz: Answers

medication analysis

Check your knowledge of multiple-use medications:

1. Blood pressure medication Prazosin is also used to treat:

A. Blood clots
B. Restless leg syndrome
C. PTSD
D. Too slow heart rate

ANSWER:
C. PTSD

2. Zyban used for smoking cessation is the same drug as:

A. Chantix
B. Bupropion
C. Bumex
D. Wellbutrin
E. Bumetanide

ANSWER:
B and D.
Zyban is the same drug as Bupropion (generic) and Wellbutrin (trade name). Zyban is marketed for smoking cessation. Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant also used for seasonal affective disorder.

3. Neurontin is used for which of the following conditions:

A. Nerve pain
B. Epilepsy
C. Migraine prevention
D. Bipolar disorder
E. Shingles pain
F. Restless leg syndrome

ANSWER:
All of the above!

4. One would most likely see Carbidopa/ Levodopa prescribed for:

A. Alzheimer’s disease
B. Traumatic brain injury
C. Parkinson’s disease
D. Side effects of anti-psychotic medication
E. Flu

ANSWER:
C and D:
Parkinson’s disease and side effects of anti-psychotic medications.

5. Pregabalin on a routine medication list could suggest which of the following conditions:

A. Diabetic neuropathy
B. Seizure
C. Heart murmur
D. Atrial fibrillation
E. Fibromyalgia

ANSWER:
A, B, and E. Pregabalin (Lyrica) is an anti-convulsant prescribed for diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia.

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