PTCB Medications & Drug Classification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which drug class does sertraline belong to?
- SNRI
- TCA
- SSRI (Correct answer)
- MAOI
Correct answer: SSRI
Sertraline (Zoloft) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression and anxiety.
Question 2: What is the generic name for Synthroid?
- Methimazole
- Levothyroxine (Correct answer)
- Liothyronine
- Propylthiouracil
Correct answer: Levothyroxine
Synthroid's generic name is levothyroxine, used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing T4.
Question 3: Which of the following is an ACE inhibitor?
- Valsartan
- Carvedilol
- Lisinopril (Correct answer)
- Diltiazem
Correct answer: Lisinopril
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Question 4: Albuterol is used primarily for which condition?
- Hypertension
- Asthma (Correct answer)
- Diabetes
- Hyperlipidemia
Correct answer: Asthma
Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist bronchodilator used for acute asthma relief.
Question 5: Which drug is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
- Famotidine
- Pantoprazole (Correct answer)
- Ranitidine
- Sucralfate
Correct answer: Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole (Protonix) irreversibly inhibits the gastric proton pump to reduce acid secretion.
Question 6: What is the brand name of amlodipine?
- Coreg
- Norvasc (Correct answer)
- Cardizem
- Calan
Correct answer: Norvasc
Amlodipine is sold under the brand name Norvasc and is a calcium channel blocker for hypertension.
PTCB Medications & Drug Classification 2
Which drug class does sertraline belong to?