Provide The Generic Name (Beta Blockers)

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1. Cartol

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Provide The Generic Name (Beta Blockers) - Quiz

This quiz, titled 'Provide the Generic Name (Beta Blockers)', assesses knowledge of beta blocker drugs. Participants identify generic names for brand names like Lopressor, Toprol XL, and Bystolic,... see morecritical for healthcare professionals. see less

2. Coreg

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Carvedilol is a medication commonly known by its brand name Coreg. Therefore, the correct answer is Carvedilol.

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3. Normodyne

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4. Timoptic

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Timolol is the correct answer because it is the generic name for the medication Timoptic. Timolol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure, glaucoma, and other conditions. It works by reducing the production of fluid in the eye, thereby lowering eye pressure. Timoptic is a brand name for the medication that contains the active ingredient timolol. Therefore, Timolol is the correct answer as it is the generic name for Timoptic.

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5. Betimol

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Timolol is the correct answer because it is a medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases. Betimol is a brand name for a specific formulation of timolol eye drops. Therefore, Timolol is the more general term that encompasses Betimol and other similar medications containing timolol.

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6. OptiPranolol

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7. Toprol XL

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Metoprolol succinate is the generic name for the brand medication Toprol XL. This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body, such as adrenaline, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Metoprolol succinate helps to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce the workload on the heart. Therefore, the correct answer is Metoprolol succinate.

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8. Tenormin

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Atenolol is the correct answer because it is the generic name for the drug Tenormin. Generic names are the official names given to drugs, while brand names like Tenormin are the names given by pharmaceutical companies. Therefore, Atenolol is the correct answer as it refers to the drug itself, regardless of the brand name.

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9. Zebeta

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10. Bystolic

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11. Brevibloc

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Esmolol is a medication commonly known by its brand name Brevibloc. It belongs to the class of drugs called beta blockers and is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. Esmolol works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the beta receptors in the heart, resulting in a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore, it is a suitable answer for the given question.

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12. Inderal

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Propranolol is the correct answer because it is the generic name for the medication Inderal. Generic names are the official names given to drugs, while brand names like Inderal are specific to certain manufacturers. Therefore, Propranolol is the correct answer as it represents the general name for the medication.

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13. Corgard

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14. Blocadren

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15. Betagan

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16. Visken

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17. Lopressor

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Lopressor is a brand name for the medication Metoprolol tartrate. Therefore, the correct answer is Metoprolol tartrate.

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18. Kerlone

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19. Sectral

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20. Ocupress

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21. Sorine

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Sotalol is a medication commonly known by its brand name Sorine. Therefore, the correct answer is Sotalol.

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22. Levatol

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23. Trandate

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Labetalol is the correct answer because it is the generic name for the medication Trandate. Trandate is a brand name for the drug Labetalol, which is commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Therefore, Labetalol is the correct answer as it accurately represents the medication in question.

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24. Betopic S

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25. Istalol

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26. Betapace

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27. Betaxon

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Cartol
Coreg
Normodyne
Timoptic
Betimol
OptiPranolol
Toprol XL
Tenormin
Zebeta
Bystolic
Brevibloc
Inderal
Corgard
Blocadren
Betagan
Visken
Lopressor
Kerlone
Sectral
Ocupress
Sorine
Levatol
Trandate
Betopic S
Istalol
Betapace
Betaxon
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