PTCE Medications 2

Question 1

Which drug class does metformin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Biguanide

Answer

Metformin is a biguanide that works primarily by decreasing hepatic glucose production.

Question 2

What is the brand name of atorvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor

Answer

Atorvastatin is marketed under the brand name Lipitor and is used to lower LDL cholesterol.

Question 3

Lisinopril belongs to which antihypertensive drug class?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor; drugs ending in '-pril' are typically ACE inhibitors.

Question 4

Which controlled substance schedule applies to drugs with high abuse potential but accepted medical use, such as oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule II drugs have high abuse potential with severe dependence risk but have accepted medical uses.

Question 5

What is the generic name of Synthroid?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxine

Answer

Synthroid is the brand name for levothyroxine, a synthetic T4 thyroid hormone replacement.

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