Question

question 18

a pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following is the generic name for the brand medication synthroid?

lisinopril
metoprolol
sertraline
levothyroxine

Explanation:

Identify the brand medication

Using the Brand Name and Generic Name knowledge points
The question asks for the generic name of the brand medication Synthroid.

Match with the correct generic name

Using the Levothyroxine Administration knowledge point

• Synthroid is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
• The generic name for Synthroid is levothyroxine.
• Lisinopril is the generic for Prinivil/Zestril.
• Metoprolol is the generic for Lopressor/Toprol XL.
• Sertraline is the generic for Zoloft.

Answer:

• Lisinopril
• Metoprolol
• Sertraline
• Levothyroxine (Correct answer)