PTCB Medications & Drug Classification 3

Question 1

Which drug class does warfarin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K antagonist

Answer

Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant that inhibits clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X.

Question 2

Prednisone belongs to which drug class?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroid

Answer

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.

Question 3

Which of the following is a Schedule IV controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Alprazolam

Answer

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine classified as Schedule IV with lower abuse potential than Schedule III.

Question 4

What type of drug is gabapentin?

Accepted Answer

Anticonvulsant

Answer

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant also used for neuropathic pain and restless leg syndrome.

Question 5

Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem

Answer

Diltiazem is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used for hypertension and arrhythmias.

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