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  1. Which medication ending in '-olol' is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension and angina?

    Answer: Atenolol

    Atenolol is a selective beta-1 blocker used for hypertension, angina, and post-MI management.

  2. Which of the following is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and seizures?

    Answer: Lorazepam

    Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances GABA activity and is used for anxiety, seizures, and sedation.

  3. A pharmacist counsels a patient on Levothyroxine. What condition does this drug treat?

    Answer: Hypothyroidism

    Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 hormone replacement used to treat hypothyroidism.

  4. Which drug is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for depression and OCD?

    Answer: Sertraline

    Sertraline is an SSRI that selectively blocks serotonin reuptake and is FDA-approved for depression and OCD.

  5. Albuterol is classified as which type of bronchodilator?

    Answer: Short-acting beta-2 agonist

    Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle for quick relief of asthma symptoms.

  6. Which antibiotic belongs to the penicillin class and is commonly used for strep throat?

    Answer: Amoxicillin

    Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic that is the drug of choice for streptococcal pharyngitis.

  7. Digoxin is used in the management of which cardiac conditions?

    Answer: Atrial fibrillation and heart failure

    Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation and to improve contractility in heart failure.