CPhT Drug Classifications 5

Question 1

Which drug class does azithromycin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Macrolides

Answer

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

Question 2

Furosemide (Lasix) belongs to which diuretic class?

Accepted Answer

Loop diuretics

Answer

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that inhibits the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle.

Question 3

Which classification of drugs includes diazepam, lorazepam, and alprazolam?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Diazepam, lorazepam, and alprazolam are benzodiazepines that enhance GABA activity in the central nervous system.

Question 4

A patient is picking up a prescription for venlafaxine. This medication belongs to which antidepressant class?

Accepted Answer

SNRI

Answer

Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that blocks reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine.

Question 5

Which drug class does montelukast (Singulair) belong to, used in asthma management?

Accepted Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Answer

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks leukotriene D4 receptors to reduce airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.

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