PTCB Medications & Drug Classification 2

Question 1

Which drug class does sertraline belong to?

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Answer

Sertraline (Zoloft) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression and anxiety.

Question 2

What is the generic name for Synthroid?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxine

Answer

Synthroid's generic name is levothyroxine, used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing T4.

Question 3

Which of the following is an ACE inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril

Answer

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

Question 4

Albuterol is used primarily for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

Answer

Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist bronchodilator used for acute asthma relief.

Question 5

Which drug is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?

Accepted Answer

Pantoprazole

Answer

Pantoprazole (Protonix) irreversibly inhibits the gastric proton pump to reduce acid secretion.

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