Pharmacy Technician PTCB DRUG 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Lisinopril belongs to which class of blood pressure medications?
- ACE inhibitor (Correct answer)
- Calcium channel blocker
- Beta blocker
- Loop diuretic
Correct answer: ACE inhibitor
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Question 2: Which antibiotic is a member of the penicillin family?
- Amoxicillin (Correct answer)
- Azithromycin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Doxycycline
Correct answer: Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic.
Question 3: What is the brand name for the generic drug alprazolam?
- Xanax (Correct answer)
- Valium
- Ativan
- Klonopin
Correct answer: Xanax
Alprazolam is sold under the brand name Xanax for anxiety.
Question 4: Hydrochlorothiazide is classified as which type of drug?
- Thiazide diuretic (Correct answer)
- Opioid analgesic
- Antihistamine
- SSRI antidepressant
Correct answer: Thiazide diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used to lower blood pressure.
Question 5: Sertraline is most commonly used to treat which condition?
- Depression and anxiety (Correct answer)
- High blood pressure
- Bacterial infection
- Seizures
Correct answer: Depression and anxiety
Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant used for depression and anxiety disorders.
Question 6: Which medication is a beta blocker ending in '-olol'?
- Metoprolol (Correct answer)
- Gabapentin
- Pantoprazole
- Montelukast
Correct answer: Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for hypertension and heart conditions.
Question 7: Insulin glargine (Lantus) is best described as which type of insulin?
- Long-acting (Correct answer)
- Rapid-acting
- Short-acting
- Intermediate-acting
Correct answer: Long-acting
Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin providing steady coverage.
Pharmacy Technician PTCB DRUG 3
Lisinopril belongs to which class of blood pressure medications?