PTCB Medications & Drug Classification

Question 1

Which drug class does metformin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Biguanide

Answer

Metformin is a biguanide used as a first-line oral antidiabetic agent.

Question 2

Which of the following is a beta-blocker?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker used for hypertension and heart failure.

Question 3

Atorvastatin belongs to which drug class?

Accepted Answer

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Answer

Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol.

Question 4

What is the brand name of omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Prilosec

Answer

Omeprazole is marketed under the brand name Prilosec as a proton pump inhibitor.

Question 5

Which drug is a Schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone

Answer

Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid with high abuse potential and accepted medical use.

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