MACE Drug Classifications and Actions 2

Question 1

Which drug classification is used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids

Answer

Anticoagulants

Answer

Antifungals

Answer

Beta-blockers

Question 2

A patient is prescribed warfarin. To which drug classification does warfarin belong?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulant

Answer

Antiplatelet

Answer

Thrombolytic

Answer

Antihypertensive

Question 3

Which class of medications is specifically designed to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi?

Accepted Answer

Antifungals

Answer

Antivirals

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antiparasitics

Question 4

What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

Answer

Block calcium channels in the heart

Answer

Increase renal sodium reabsorption

Answer

Stimulate beta-1 adrenergic receptors

Question 5

A medication aide knows that nitrates are used primarily for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Question 6

Which drug class works by blocking H1 receptors to reduce allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Antacids

Answer

Decongestants

Answer

Expectorants

Question 7

Metformin belongs to which drug classification used to treat type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Biguanides

Answer

Sulfonylureas

Answer

Thiazolidinediones

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitors