PACS Medical Terminology & Drug Classifications 2

Question 1

Which drug schedule under the Controlled Substances Act includes medications with accepted medical use but high potential for abuse and psychological or physical dependence?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule II drugs have accepted medical use but carry high abuse potential and severe dependence risk, such as oxycodone and amphetamines.

Question 2

The medical prefix 'brady-' means:

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

'Brady-' is a Greek prefix meaning slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Question 3

A formulary is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An approved list of prescription drugs covered by a health plan

Answer

A formulary is the health plan's list of covered medications, organized into tiers that determine patient cost-sharing.

Question 4

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

'-itis' denotes inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) or arthritis (joint inflammation).

Question 5

ACE inhibitors are primarily used to treat which condition, commonly requiring PA for higher-cost agents?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension and heart failure

Answer

ACE inhibitors block angiotensin-converting enzyme, lowering blood pressure and reducing cardiac workload in heart failure patients.

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PACS Medical Terminology & Drug Classifications 2