Medications & Drug Classification Flashcards
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Which drug class does warfarin belong to?
Answer: Vitamin K antagonist
Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant that inhibits clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X.
Prednisone belongs to which drug class?
Answer: Corticosteroid
Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
Which of the following is a Schedule IV controlled substance?
Answer: Alprazolam
Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine classified as Schedule IV with lower abuse potential than Schedule III.
What type of drug is gabapentin?
Answer: Anticonvulsant
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant also used for neuropathic pain and restless leg syndrome.
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?
Answer: Diltiazem
Diltiazem is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used for hypertension and arrhythmias.
What is the primary indication for furosemide?
Answer: Edema and hypertension
Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic primarily used to reduce fluid retention in edema and treat hypertension.