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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 ml |
| 1 oz | 30 ml |
| 1 kg | 2.2 lb |
| 1/2 gr | 30 mg is the same as 0.03 g |
| 1 pint or 16 oz | 480 ml |
| 1 quart or 32 oz | 960 ml |
| 1mg | 1/60 gr |
| 1 oz or 2 tbsp | 30 ml |
| 1 cup or 8 oz | 240 ml |
| Weight conversion | 2.2 lbs= 1 kilogram |
| Temperature conversion | 9C=5F-160 |
| 1 ml | 20 gtts |
| 100 gtts or 1 tsp | 5 ml |
| 1 tbsp or 1/2 oz | 15 ml |
| Premarin | Generic: conjugated estrogens Clsssificstion: estrogen hormone (hormone replacement therapy) Use: treats menopausal symptoms |
| Amoxil | Generic: amoxicillin Classification: penicillin antibiotic Use: treats bacterial infections |
| Synthroid | Generic: levothyroxine Classification: thyroid hormone Use: treats hypothyroidism, cretinism, myxedema coma |
| Lanoxin | Generic: digoxin Classification: cardiac glycoside Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
| Zantac | Generic: ranitidine Classification: h2 antagonist Use: treats GERD ( gastro-esophageal reflux disease) |
| Prozac | Generic fluoxetine Classification SSRI Use treats depression and anxiety |
| Vicodin | Generic hydrocodone w APAP Classification opiate analgesic Use treats moderate to sever pain |
| Coumadin | Generic warfarin Classification anticoagulant Use prevents the formation of blood clots |
| Zoloft | Generic Sertraline Classification SSRI Use treats depression and ocd |
| Prilosec | Generic omeprazole Classification proton-pump inhibitor Use treats GERD, duodenal, gastric ulcers, heartburn |
| Norvasc | Generic amlodipine Classification calcium channel blocker Use hypertension, agina |
| Mobic | Generic meloxicam Classification nonsteroid, anti inflammatory drug Use treats arthritis |
| Proventil | Generic albuterol Classification bronchodilator Use treats asthma, bronchospasm |
| Dyazide | Generic triamterene/HCTZ Classification diuretic Use treats hypertension, edema |
| Aciphex | Generic rabeprazole Classification proton-pump inhibitor Use ulcers, gastro esophageal reflux disease GERD |
| Zestril/prinivil | Generic lisinopril Classification ACE inhibitor Use congestive heart failure, hypertension |
| Lasix | Generic furosemide Classification loop diuretic Use treats hypertension, congestive heart failure |
| Zocor | Generic simvastatin Classification antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use treats hypercholesterolemia |
| Paxil | Generic paroxetine Classification SSRI Use treats depression and anxiety |
| Actos | Generic pioglitazone Classification oral antidiabetic Use diabetes mellitus |
| Cipro | Generic ciprofloxacin Classification fluoroquinolone Use treats respiratory, urinary tract, and middle ear infection |
| K-DUR | Generic potassium chloride Classification potassium replacement Use treats hypokalemia ( low levels of potassium) |
| Digitek | Generic digoxin Classification cardiac glycoside Use atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
| Advair diskus | Generic salmeterol/fluticasone Classification bronchodilator Use asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD |
| Ativan | Generic lorazepam Classification benzodiazepine Use anxiety |
| Avandia | Generic Rosiglitazone maleate Classification oral antidiabetic Use diabetes mellitus |
| Glucophage xr | Generic metformin Classification oral antidiabetic Use lowers blood glucose in people with diabetes mellitus, treats high levels of blood glucose |
| Keflex | Generic cephalexin Classification cephalosporin antibiotic Use treats bacterial infection |
| Pravachol | Generic pravaststin Classification antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use treats hypercholesterolemia |
| Altace | Generic ramipril Classification ACE inhibitor Use heart failure, hypertension |
| Xanax | Generic Alprazolam Classification benzodiazepines Use treats anxiety, panic disorder |
| Humalog | Generic insulin lispro Classification insulin Use treats type 1 diabetes |
| Ambien | Generic zolpidem Classification sedative hypnotic Use treats insomnia |
| Calan | Generic verapamil Classification calcium channel blocker Use angina, hypertension |
| Ortho tri-cyclen | Generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol Classification oral contraceptives Use birth control, prevents pregnancy, regulates menstrual cycle |
| Cardizem | Generic diltiazem Classification calcium channel blocker Use angina, hypertension |
| Zithromax | Generic azithromycin Classification macrolide antibiotic Use treats upper/ lower respiratory, bacterial infections |
| Diflucan | Generic fluconazole Classification antifungal agent Use treats braid spectrum of fungal infections |
| lipitor | generic atorvastatin classification antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) use treats hypercholesteremia |
| klonopin | generic clonazepam classification benzodiazepine use treats seizures and panic disorders and anxiety |
| Levaquin | Generic levofloxacin Classification fluoroquinolone Use treats bacterial, lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections |
| Accupril | Generic Quinapril Classification ACE inhibitor Use congestive heart failure, hypertension |
| Cozaar | Generic losartan Classification angiotensin Isabel receptor antagonist Use heart failure, hypertension |
| Deltasone | Generic prednisone Classification corticosteroid Use dermatitis, arthritis, asthma, inflammation |
| Desyrel | Generic trazodone Classification antidepressants Use sleep, depression |
| Effexor XR | Generic venlafaxine Classification antidepressants Use anxiety, depression, headaches |
| Glucotrol XL | Generic glipizide Classification oral antidiabetic Use treats high levels of blood glucose |
| Lotensin | Generic benazepril Classification ACE inhibitor Use hypertension |
| Neurontin | Generic gabapentin Classification anticonvulsant Use treats partial seizures |
| Diovan | Generic valsartan Classification angiotension II receptor antagonist Use heart failure, hypertension |
| Elavil | Generic amitriptyline Classification tricyclic antidepressant Use anxiety, depression |
| Nexium | Generic esomeprazole Classification proton pump inhibitor Use treats GERD, duodenal ulcer, and esophagitis; heartburn |
| Evista | Generic raloxifene Classification selective estrogen receptor modulator SERM Use treats and prevents osteoporosis in women |
| Tenormin | Generic atenolol Classification beta blocker Use treats hypertension |
| Flomax | Generic tamsulosin Classification alpha blocker Use benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH |
| Celebrex | Generic celecoxib Classification NSAID, COX II inhibitor Use osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Viagra | Generic sildenafil citrate Classification phosphodiesterase inhibitor Use impotency, erectile dysfunction ED |
| Protonix | Generic pantoprazole Classification proton pump inhibitor Use GERD nd esophagitis heartburn |
| Wellbutrin SR | Generic bupropion HCL Classification antidepressant Use attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, depression, nicotine withdrawal |
| Naprosyn | Generic naproxen Classification NSAID Use moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Flexeril | Generic cyclobenzaprine Classification muscle relaxant Use muscle spasm |
| Flonase | Generic fluticasone Classification cortisteroid Use seasonal allergic and non allergic rhinitis |
| Allegra OTC | Generic fexofenadine Classification antihistamine Use allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies |
| Singulair | Generic montelukast Classification respiratory/ anti inflammatory agent Use treats and prevents symptoms of asthma |
| Celexa | Generic citalopram Classification SSRI Use depression and anxiety |
| Prevacid | Generic lansoprazole Classification proton pump inhibitor Use GERD, duodenal & gastric ulcers; heartburn |
| Lexapro | Generic escitalopram Classification SSRI Use anxiety, depression |
| Tricor | Generic fenofibrate Classification antilipemic agent lipid/cholesterol lowering agent Use treats hypercholesterolemia |
| Micronase/diabeta | Generic glynuride Classification oral antidiabetic Use treats high levels of blood glucose |
| SOMA | Generic carisoprodol Classification muscle relaxant Use treats muscle spasm |
| Concerta | Generic Methylphenidate XR Classification psychostimulant Use narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactive disorder |
| Fosamax | Generic alendronate Classification bisphosphonate Use osteoporosis |
| Xalatan | Generic latanoprost Classification prostaglandin Use glaucoma |
| Nasonex | Generic mometasone Classification corticosteroid Use allergic rhinitis |
| OxyContin | Generic oxycodone ER Classification opiate analgesic Use moderate to moderately severe pain |
| Plavix | Generic clopidogrel Classification antiplatelet agent Use prevents platelet aggregation |
| Risperdal | Generic risperidone Classification antipsychotic agent Use treats emotional and mood disorders |
| V-CILLIN-K | Generic penicillin VK Classification penicillin antibiotic Use treats bacterial infections |
| Zyprexa | Generic olanzapine Classification thienobenzodiazepine Use antipsychotic, agitation, bipolar disorder, dementia, mania, schizophrenia |
| Zyrtec | Generic cetirizine Classification antihistamine Use seasonal allergic asthma |
| Hydrodiuril | Generic hydrochlorothiazide Classification thiazide diuretic Use treats hypertension |
| ratio example: 1:2::2:4 | 1 is to 2 as 2 is to 4 |
| young's rule | for children used in years |
| fried's rule | for infants used in months |
| alligations | x/x+y= difference /total parts = |
| doxycycline | antibiotic |
| albuterol | pulmonary disease |
| diazepam | antianxiety |
| famotidine | antiulcer |
| quinapril | hypertension |
| amitriptyline | antidepressant |
| fluoxetine | antidepressant |
| clonazepam | antianxiety |
| sumatriptan | migraine |
| clarithromycin | antibiotic |
| losartan | hypertension |
| sildenafil | ED |
| darifenacin | incontinence |
| cefuroxime | antibiotic |
| atenolol | hypertension |
| dutasteride | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| simvastatin | hyperlipidemia |
| nifedipine | hypertension |
| amoxicillin | antibiotic |
| tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| ciprofloxacin | antibiotic |
| lansoprazole | antiulcer |
| hydrocortisone | anti inflammatory |
| alendronate | osteoporosis |
| percocet | oxycodone / APAP |
| tylenol #3 | acetaminophen/. codeine |
| norco | hydrocodone/APAP |
| viagra | sildenafil |
| cialis | tadalafil |
| prevacid | lansoprazole |
| prilosec | omeprazole |
| buspar | buspirone |
| depakote | divalproex |
| desryl | trazadone |
| effexor XR | venlafaxine |
| risperdal | risperidone |
| wellbutrin SR | burpropion HCL |
| ambien | zolpidem |
| paxil | paroxetine |
| prozac | fluoxetine |
| zoloft | sertraline |
| glucotrol | glipizide |
| micronase/diabeta | glyburide |
| coreg | carvedilol |
| inderal | propranolol |
| altace | ramipril |
| catapress | clonidine |
| tenex | guanfacine |
| abilify | aripiprazole |
| clozaril | clozapine |
| zyprexa | olanzapine |
| restoril | temazepam |
| sonata | zaleplon |
| lunesta | eszopiclone |
| adipex | phentermine |
| adderall | amphetamine mixture |
| delsym | dextromethorphan |
| tessalon | benzonatate |
| biaxin | clarithromycin |
| ritalin | methylphenidate |
| januvia | sitagliptin |
| victoza | liraglutide |
| jardiance | empaglifozin |
| simvastatin | zocor |
| fluoxetine | prozac |
| citalopram | celexa |
| cyclobenzaprine | flexeril |
| prilosec | omeprazole |
| zyrtec | cetirizine |
| zoloft | sertraline |
| ranitidine | zantac |
| fluconazole | diflucan |
| metaxalone | |
| topiramate | topramax |
| antivert | meclizine HCL |
| metoprolol tartrate | lopressor |
| sumatriptan | imitrex |
| glucophage | metformin |
| promethazine | phenergan |
| ibuprofen | motrin |
| metoprolol succinate | toprol XL |
| clonazepam | klonopin |
| norvasc | amlodipine |