CPhT Drug Classifications 3

Question 1

Which drug class do atorvastatin and simvastatin belong to?

Accepted Answer

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Answer

Statins like atorvastatin and simvastatin inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis.

Question 2

Benzodiazepines are classified under which DEA schedule?

Accepted Answer

Schedule IV

Answer

Benzodiazepines such as diazepam and alprazolam are Schedule IV controlled substances with lower abuse potential than Schedules II and III.

Question 3

Which drug class includes losartan and valsartan, used for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Answer

Losartan and valsartan are ARBs that block angiotensin II receptors to reduce blood pressure.

Question 4

Amoxicillin belongs to which class of antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Penicillins

Answer

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Question 5

A patient is prescribed glipizide. This medication is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Sulfonylurea

Answer

Glipizide is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells.

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