MACE Drug Identification 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which medication is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic with no anti-inflammatory properties?
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Acetaminophen (Correct answer)
- Aspirin
Correct answer: Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen reduces pain and fever but does not have significant anti-inflammatory effects like NSAIDs.
Question 2: A patient asks about their 'blood thinner' that requires regular INR monitoring. Which drug does this describe?
- Clopidogrel
- Rivaroxaban
- Warfarin (Correct answer)
- Aspirin
Correct answer: Warfarin
Warfarin requires routine INR monitoring to maintain a therapeutic range and prevent bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 3: Which drug class do medications ending in '-sartan' belong to?
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) (Correct answer)
- Alpha blockers
Correct answer: Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
Medications ending in '-sartan' (e.g., losartan, valsartan) are ARBs that block the angiotensin II receptor to lower blood pressure.
Question 4: Oxycodone is classified under which DEA schedule?
- Schedule I
- Schedule II (Correct answer)
- Schedule III
- Schedule IV
Correct answer: Schedule II
Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance due to its high potential for abuse and physical dependence.
Question 5: Which antihistamine is considered non-sedating and is commonly used for allergic rhinitis?
- Diphenhydramine
- Loratadine (Correct answer)
- Promethazine
- Chlorpheniramine
Correct answer: Loratadine
Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine that does not cross the blood-brain barrier significantly, causing minimal sedation.
Question 6: Which medication is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) used for hypertension and angina?
- Carvedilol
- Amlodipine (Correct answer)
- Losartan
- Clonidine
Correct answer: Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that relaxes vascular smooth muscle to lower blood pressure.
Question 7: A prescription reads 'Prednisone 20 mg PO daily.' What drug class is Prednisone?
- NSAID
- Corticosteroid (Correct answer)
- DMARDs
- Antihistamine
Correct answer: Corticosteroid
Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
MACE Drug Identification 4
Which medication is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic with no anti-inflammatory properties?