PTCB Medications & Drug Classification 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which drug class does metformin belong to?
- Sulfonylurea
- Biguanide (Correct answer)
- DPP-4 inhibitor
- SGLT-2 inhibitor
Correct answer: Biguanide
Metformin is a biguanide used as a first-line oral antidiabetic agent.
Question 2: Which of the following is a beta-blocker?
- Amlodipine
- Lisinopril
- Metoprolol (Correct answer)
- Losartan
Correct answer: Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker used for hypertension and heart failure.
Question 3: Atorvastatin belongs to which drug class?
- Fibrate
- Bile acid sequestrant
- Niacin derivative
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Correct answer)
Correct answer: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol.
Question 4: What is the brand name of omeprazole?
- Nexium
- Prevacid
- Prilosec (Correct answer)
- Protonix
Correct answer: Prilosec
Omeprazole is marketed under the brand name Prilosec as a proton pump inhibitor.
Question 5: Which drug is a Schedule II controlled substance?
- Tramadol
- Alprazolam
- Oxycodone (Correct answer)
- Carisoprodol
Correct answer: Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid with high abuse potential and accepted medical use.
Question 6: Amoxicillin is classified as which type of antibiotic?
- Macrolide
- Fluoroquinolone
- Penicillin (Correct answer)
- Cephalosporin
Correct answer: Penicillin
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum aminopenicillin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.
PTCB Medications & Drug Classification 1
Which drug class does metformin belong to?