PTCB Pharmacology for Technicians

Question 1

What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit COX enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis

Answer

Block opioid receptors

Answer

Stimulate serotonin receptors

Answer

Block histamine H2 receptors

Question 2

Which drug is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?

Accepted Answer

N-acetylcysteine

Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Activated charcoal

Question 3

What is the antidote for opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Protamine sulfate

Answer

Physostigmine

Question 4

Which electrolyte imbalance is a common side effect of loop diuretics like furosemide?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

Hyperkalemia

Answer

Hypernatremia

Answer

Hypercalcemia

Question 5

What is the main therapeutic use of digoxin?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure and atrial fibrillation

Answer

Anticoagulation

Answer

Hypertension treatment

Answer

Cholesterol reduction

Question 6

Which drug is a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) that inhibits Factor Xa?

Accepted Answer

Rivaroxaban

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Dabigatran

Answer

Heparin