MACE Drug Identification 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which medication ending in '-olol' is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension and angina?
- Atenolol (Correct answer)
- Amlodipine
- Enalapril
- Diltiazem
Correct answer: Atenolol
Atenolol is a selective beta-1 blocker used for hypertension, angina, and post-MI management.
Question 2: Which of the following is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and seizures?
- Zolpidem
- Buspirone
- Lorazepam (Correct answer)
- Hydroxyzine
Correct answer: Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances GABA activity and is used for anxiety, seizures, and sedation.
Question 3: A pharmacist counsels a patient on Levothyroxine. What condition does this drug treat?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Correct answer)
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Addison's disease
Correct answer: Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 hormone replacement used to treat hypothyroidism.
Question 4: Which drug is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for depression and OCD?
- Amitriptyline
- Venlafaxine
- Sertraline (Correct answer)
- Bupropion
Correct answer: Sertraline
Sertraline is an SSRI that selectively blocks serotonin reuptake and is FDA-approved for depression and OCD.
Question 5: Albuterol is classified as which type of bronchodilator?
- Anticholinergic
- Short-acting beta-2 agonist (Correct answer)
- Long-acting beta-2 agonist
- Leukotriene modifier
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which antibiotic belongs to the penicillin class and is commonly used for strep throat?
- Azithromycin
- Doxycycline
- Amoxicillin (Correct answer)
- Ciprofloxacin
Correct answer: Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic that is the drug of choice for streptococcal pharyngitis.
Question 7: Digoxin is used in the management of which cardiac conditions?
- Atrial fibrillation and heart failure (Correct answer)
- Ventricular tachycardia and MI
- Hypertension and angina
- Pulmonary embolism and DVT
Correct 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.
MACE Drug Identification 3
Which medication ending in '-olol' is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension and angina?