Arizona Certified Caregiver Practice Exam

Medications that are labeled by their chemical name are considered

1. Brand

2. Generic

3. Over-the-counter

4. Prescription

The correct answer is: Generic

Medications are often given two names - a common name, which is usually the same or similar for different versions of the medication, and a chemical name, which is unique to the active ingredient. When a medication is known by its chemical name, it is considered to be a generic medication. This is because the chemical name describes the specific formula or compound used, rather than the brand name, which is used to market the medication. Options A, C, and D all refer to different types of medication names - brand, over-the-counter, and prescription - which do not necessarily indicate the chemical name of the medication. Therefore, they are incorrect options for this question.