Matching brand names to generic names
Question
A new patient brings a medication list written only in brand names. For each brand name, select the generic name the pharmacy technician should enter.
| Row | Carbamazepine | Escitalopram | Phenytoin | Digoxin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilantin | Not correct | Not correct | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Lanoxin | Not correct | Not correct | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
| Tegretol | ✓ Correct | Not correct | Not correct | Not correct |
| Lexapro | Not correct | ✓ Correct | Not correct | Not correct |
Answer
Dilantin: Phenytoin · Lanoxin: Digoxin · Tegretol: Carbamazepine · Lexapro: Escitalopram
Rationale
Dilantin contains phenytoin, while Tegretol contains carbamazepine. Lanoxin contains the cardiac drug digoxin, and Lexapro contains escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant.
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