Top 200 Drugs Quiz
Master Brand & Generic names, Therapeutic Classes, and Indications for the PTCB Exam.
💊 Top 200 Quiz Series
Set 1 (Questions 1-25)
Essential high-volume drugs including Lipitor, Synthroid, and Vicodin.
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Set 2 (Questions 26-50)
Practice Antibiotics, Antidepressants, and Cardiac medications.
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Set 3 (Questions 51-75)
Advanced review covering PPIs, ED meds, and ADHD treatments.
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Set 4 (Questions 76-100)
Test your knowledge on Inhalers, Blood Thinners, and Antipsychotics.
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Set 5 (Questions 101-125)
Final review set covering Antifungals, Muscle Relaxants, and more.
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Why Learn the Top 200 Drugs?
The "Medications" domain makes up 40% of the PTCB (PTCE) Exam. This is the largest section of the test. To pass, you must be able to instantly recognize:
- Brand vs. Generic Names: Knowing that Atorvastatin is Lipitor.
- Therapeutic Class: Knowing that Lisinopril is an ACE Inhibitor.
- Indications: Knowing what the drug treats (e.g., Hypertension, Diabetes).
- Side Effects & Interactions: Common warnings (e.g., "Do not drink alcohol" with Metronidazole).
Pro Tip: Don't try to memorize all 200 at once. Break them down into sets of 25 (like our quizzes above) and master one set before moving to the next.
🧪 Drug Stems & Suffixes Cheat Sheet
The easiest way to identify a drug's class is by looking at its "stem" (prefix or suffix). Memorize these common stems to identify hundreds of drugs instantly.
| Suffix / Stem | Drug Class | Example | Indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| -statin | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Atorvastatin (Lipitor) | High Cholesterol |
| -pril | ACE Inhibitor | Lisinopril (Prinivil) | Hypertension / Heart Failure |
| -sartan | ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) | Losartan (Cozaar) | Hypertension |
| -olol | Beta Blocker | Metoprolol (Lopressor) | Hypertension / Angina |
| -prazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Omeprazole (Prilosec) | GERD / Acid Reflux |
| -cillin | Penicillin Antibiotic | Amoxicillin (Amoxil) | Bacterial Infection |
| -floxacin | Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) | Bacterial Infection |
| -azepam / -azolam | Benzodiazepine | Alprazolam (Xanax) | Anxiety / Seizures (CIV) |
| -tidine | H2 Blocker | Famotidine (Pepcid) | Acid Reflux |
| -glinide / -ide | Sulfonylurea | Glipizide (Glucotrol) | Type 2 Diabetes |
How to Study the Top 200 Effectively
- Use Flashcards: Write the Brand name on one side and the Generic + Indication on the other. Shuffle them daily.
- Group by Body System: Instead of A-Z, study all Heart drugs together, then all Antibiotics, etc. This helps your brain make connections.
- Identify Look-Alike Sound-Alike (LASA) Drugs: Pay special attention to confusing pairs like Hydralazine vs Hydroxyzine or Prednisone vs Prednisolone.
- Take Practice Quizzes: Use the links at the top of this page to test your recall speed. The real exam is timed, so speed matters!