Quiz : How Well Aware Are Your About Top 200 Generic Drugs?

NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn) are more potent than salicylates, meaning they are stronger in relieving pain. They are also known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic properties, making them effective in reducing inflammation and fever. Therefore, the statement is true.

Salicylates, such as aspirin (Bayer), are commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain, as they have analgesic properties. They also possess anti-inflammatory effects, making them effective in reducing inflammation in conditions like arthritis. Additionally, salicylates have antipyretic properties, meaning they can help reduce fever. Therefore, they can be used for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and lowering fever.

Antipyretics are medications that are specifically designed to reduce fevers. They work by blocking certain chemicals in the body that cause fever, such as prostaglandins. By inhibiting these chemicals, antipyretics help to lower body temperature and provide relief from fever. Therefore, the statement "antipyretics do not reduce fevers" is false.

This statement is suggesting that Piate-type medications are effective for severe pain and also have the potential to be addictive. The word "addicting" implies that these medications can lead to dependence and addiction if not used properly. Therefore, the statement is true.

Acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, is a medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever (anti-pyretic). It is not addictive. However, one of its side effects can be constipation. Therefore, the correct answer is "relieves mild to moderate pain, anti-pyretic, (causes constipation)".

Analgesia refers to a state in which an individual does not feel pain, even though they may be experiencing a painful condition. This means that despite the presence of a painful stimulus, the person does not perceive or experience the pain. Therefore, the statement "a state in which pain is not felt even though a painful condition exists" accurately describes analgesia, making the answer True.

Fluoxetine is the correct answer as it is the scientific name of the popular antidepressant drug Prozac. It belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is commonly used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental health conditions. Sertraline and escitalopram are also SSRIs, but they are not the scientific names for Prozac. Therefore, the correct answer is Fluoxetine.