MACE Drug Identification 5

Question 1

Which medication is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in HIV treatment?

Accepted Answer

Tenofovir

Answer

Tenofovir is an NRTI that inhibits reverse transcriptase by competing with the natural substrate, blocking HIV replication.

Question 2

Which drug is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly used for skin infections?

Accepted Answer

Cephalexin

Answer

Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin with excellent gram-positive coverage, commonly used for skin and soft tissue infections.

Question 3

A medication tech identifies a drug ending in '-triptan.' What condition is it used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Migraine headaches

Answer

Drugs ending in '-triptan' are serotonin receptor agonists (triptans) used specifically for acute migraine treatment.

Question 4

Which of the following is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used for long-term asthma control?

Accepted Answer

Fluticasone

Answer

Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation for maintenance asthma therapy.

Question 5

Which antiepileptic drug is also used for bipolar disorder and is known to require serum level monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Valproic acid

Answer

Valproic acid has a narrow therapeutic index and is used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, requiring regular serum level monitoring.

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