MACE Drug Identification 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Atenolol

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism

Answer

Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 hormone replacement used to treat hypothyroidism.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Sertraline

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Short-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

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

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