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PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 4 Question 112 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 112
Topic #: 4
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The generic name for which of the following medications is paired with oxaprozin on the list of confused drug names?

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Suggested Answer: B

Oxaprozinis anonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)used to treat arthritis. It is listed on theISMP (Institute for Safe Medication Practices) List of Confused Drug Namesdue to its similarity toTopamax (topiramate), an anticonvulsant used for epilepsy and migraine prevention. The confusion arises because both drug nameslook and sound similar, which can lead to dispensing errors.

A . Tobradex Incorrect. Tobradex is anantibiotic/steroid ophthalmic medicationand is not confused with oxaprozin.

C . Tradjenta Incorrect. Tradjenta (linagliptin) is aDPP-4 inhibitor for diabetesand is not commonly confused with oxaprozin.

D . Trileptal Incorrect. Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is ananticonvulsantbut is not on the ISMP Confused Drug List with oxaprozin.

Incorrect Answer Choices:Pharmacy Technician Reference:

PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline (Error Prevention and Look-Alike/Sound-Alike (LASA) Drugs)

Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) List of Confused Drug Names

FDA Drug Safety Communications

Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review


by Coral at Jun 14, 2025, 10:36 AM

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Carin
20 days ago
Is it just me, or do these drug names sound like they were generated by a random word scrambler? I'm going with Trileptal, but who knows?
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Carli
25 days ago
As a pharmacist, I'd have to say the answer is Tobradex. Ocular medications can be real tricky to keep straight sometimes.
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Jacquelyne
3 days ago
Yeah, it's important to be extra careful with those confusing drug names.
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Hayley
6 days ago
I think you're right, Tobradex does sound similar to oxaprozin.
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Josefa
27 days ago
Haha, I bet the exam writers are having a field day with these confusing drug names. My money's on Topamax, the migraine drug.
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Rikki
7 days ago
I'll go with Trileptal, it seems like a common mix-up with oxaprozin.
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Paris
11 days ago
I'm not sure, but I heard Tradjenta is also easily confused with other medications.
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Gerald
18 days ago
I think it's Topamax too, it does sound similar to oxaprozin.
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Felix
1 months ago
Why do you think it's Trileptal?
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Casie
1 months ago
Wait, isn't Trileptal used for seizures? I think the answer is Tradjenta, the diabetes medication.
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Hui
15 days ago
You're right, the generic name for Tradjenta is linagliptin.
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Billy
16 days ago
Yes, Trileptal is used for seizures.
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Stephaine
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Trileptal.
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Felix
2 months ago
I think the answer is B) Topamax.
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Kristeen
2 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's Trileptal. The generic name for that one is definitely similar to oxaprozin.
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Janna
6 days ago
It's important to be cautious with look-alike drug names to avoid errors.
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Simona
9 days ago
I always have to double check when prescribing those two medications.
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Marion
15 days ago
Yes, Trileptal is the generic name for oxcarbazepine.
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Alonzo
24 days ago
I think you're right, Trileptal is often confused with oxaprozin.
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