MACE Drug Identification 2

Question 1

Which medication is classified as a loop diuretic and is commonly identified by its yellow tablet form?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide (Lasix)

Answer

Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic available in yellow tablets that acts on the loop of Henle to promote fluid excretion.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed Warfarin. Which drug class does this medication belong to?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulant

Answer

Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant that works by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.

Question 3

Which of the following medications is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole

Answer

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that irreversibly blocks the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells.

Question 4

Metformin is the first-line oral medication for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes

Answer

Metformin is the preferred first-line oral agent for type 2 diabetes because it reduces hepatic glucose production.

Question 5

A technician receives a prescription for Lisinopril. This drug belongs to which class?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, lowering blood pressure.

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