Pharmacy Technician PTCB DRUG 5

Question 1

What is the brand name for the generic drug escitalopram?

Accepted Answer

Lexapro

Answer

Escitalopram is marketed as Lexapro for depression and anxiety.

Question 2

Furosemide (Lasix) is classified as which type of diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to treat edema and heart failure.

Question 3

Pantoprazole is used to treat which condition?

Accepted Answer

GERD and acid reflux

Answer

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid for GERD.

Question 4

Which medication is an antihistamine used for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Cetirizine

Answer

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is a second-generation antihistamine for allergy relief.

Question 5

Clopidogrel (Plavix) is primarily used for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Preventing blood clots (antiplatelet)

Answer

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug that helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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