Provide The Generic Name (Beta Blockers)

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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, critical for healthcare professionals.

Provide The Generic Name (Beta Blockers) - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Tenormin

    Explanation
    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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  • 3. 

    Zebeta

  • 4. 

    Bystolic

  • 5. 

    Brevibloc

    Explanation
    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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  • 6. 

    Inderal

    Explanation
    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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  • 7. 

    Corgard

  • 8. 

    Blocadren

  • 9. 

    Betagan

  • 10. 

    Visken

  • 11. 

    Cartol

  • 12. 

    Coreg

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

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  • 13. 

    Normodyne

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    Timoptic

    Explanation
    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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  • 15. 

    Betimol

    Explanation
    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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  • 16. 

    OptiPranolol

  • 17. 

    Lopressor

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

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  • 18. 

    Kerlone

  • 19. 

    Sectral

  • 20. 

    Sorine

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

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  • 21. 

    Ocupress

  • 22. 

    Betopic S

  • 23. 

    Istalol

  • 24. 

    Betapace

  • 25. 

    Levatol

  • 26. 

    Trandate

    Explanation
    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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  • 27. 

    Betaxon

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