ESTUDYR
INTRO TO PHARM 1 NURS 1202 UALR UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. Which medication class is identified by the suffix “-lol”?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Beta blockers
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Proton pump inhibitors
Rationale: Beta blockers end in “-lol” (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol) and reduce heart rate and
blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.
2. A medication ending in “-pril” belongs to which drug class?
A. Beta blockers
B. Diuretics
C. ACE inhibitors
D. Calcium channel blockers
Rationale: ACE inhibitors end in “-pril” and reduce blood pressure by blocking conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
3. Which suffix indicates an acetaminophen-containing medication?
A. -pam
B. -zole
C. -cillin
D. -cet
Rationale: “-cet” identifies acetaminophen combinations such as Percocet and Lorcet.
4. Which drug class is identified by the suffix “-pam”?
A. Antidepressants
B. Benzodiazepines
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C. Opioids
D. Antipsychotics
Rationale: Benzodiazepines end in “-pam” (diazepam, lorazepam) and are CNS depressants
used for anxiety and seizures.
5. Medications ending in “-zole” are classified as:
A. Antihistamines
B. Beta blockers
C. Antibiotics
D. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Rationale: PPIs end in “-zole” and reduce gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the proton pump.
6. Which suffix identifies penicillin antibiotics?
A. -mycin
B. -cef
C. -cillin
D. -zole
Rationale: Penicillins end in “-cillin” (amoxicillin, ampicillin).
7. Which route is classified as ENTERAL?
A. Intramuscular
B. Intravenous
C. Subcutaneous
D. Oral (PO)
Rationale: Enteral routes use the GI tract, including tablets, capsules, solutions, and
suspensions.
8. Which medication route is considered PARENTERAL?
A. Oral
B. Sublingual
INTRO TO PHARM 1 NURS 1202 UALR UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. Which medication class is identified by the suffix “-lol”?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Beta blockers
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Proton pump inhibitors
Rationale: Beta blockers end in “-lol” (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol) and reduce heart rate and
blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.
2. A medication ending in “-pril” belongs to which drug class?
A. Beta blockers
B. Diuretics
C. ACE inhibitors
D. Calcium channel blockers
Rationale: ACE inhibitors end in “-pril” and reduce blood pressure by blocking conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
3. Which suffix indicates an acetaminophen-containing medication?
A. -pam
B. -zole
C. -cillin
D. -cet
Rationale: “-cet” identifies acetaminophen combinations such as Percocet and Lorcet.
4. Which drug class is identified by the suffix “-pam”?
A. Antidepressants
B. Benzodiazepines
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C. Opioids
D. Antipsychotics
Rationale: Benzodiazepines end in “-pam” (diazepam, lorazepam) and are CNS depressants
used for anxiety and seizures.
5. Medications ending in “-zole” are classified as:
A. Antihistamines
B. Beta blockers
C. Antibiotics
D. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Rationale: PPIs end in “-zole” and reduce gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the proton pump.
6. Which suffix identifies penicillin antibiotics?
A. -mycin
B. -cef
C. -cillin
D. -zole
Rationale: Penicillins end in “-cillin” (amoxicillin, ampicillin).
7. Which route is classified as ENTERAL?
A. Intramuscular
B. Intravenous
C. Subcutaneous
D. Oral (PO)
Rationale: Enteral routes use the GI tract, including tablets, capsules, solutions, and
suspensions.
8. Which medication route is considered PARENTERAL?
A. Oral
B. Sublingual
