PTCB Practice Test: Video 2 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

Insulin glargine is classified as which type of insulin?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting (basal)

Answer

Insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar) is a long-acting basal insulin with a duration of approximately 24 hours.

Question 2

Which class of drugs is commonly associated with causing a dry cough as a side effect?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

ACE inhibitors cause accumulation of bradykinin in the lungs, leading to a persistent dry cough in up to 15–20% of patients.

Question 3

Which drug interaction occurs between warfarin and vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

Antagonistic — vitamin K reduces warfarin's effectiveness

Answer

Vitamin K antagonizes warfarin by providing the substrate warfarin works to deplete, reducing anticoagulant effect and lowering INR.

Question 4

What is the antidote for opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Naloxone (Narcan) is an opioid receptor antagonist that rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Question 5

Which drug is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine-induced sedation or overdose.

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