2026 PTCB Top 200 Medications | Questions & Answers |
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1. Which of these are contraindicated in pregnant patients
HCTZ
Diltiazem
Spironolactone
Lisinopril
2. What is the primary therapeutic use of anticoagulants?
Prevention of blood clots
Treatment of infections
Management of hypertension
Reduction of anxiety
3. What is the drug class of Lisinopril/HCTZ?
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
ACE inhibitor/thiazide diuretic
Antibiotic
4. Which of these is NOT a brand name of Potassium Chloride?
K-Potassium
K-Dur
Micro-K
, Klor-Con
5. Topiramate and valproic acid are used to prevent migraines and are in WHAT
drug class?
neuroleptics
antidepressants
anti-epileptics
triptans
6. Describe the therapeutic use of Lamotrigine in clinical practice.
Lamotrigine is prescribed for managing chronic pain conditions.
Lamotrigine is primarily used for seizure prevention in patients with
epilepsy.
Lamotrigine is used to treat high blood pressure in adults.
Lamotrigine is indicated for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
7. Describe the potential risk associated with the concurrent use of Oxycodone
and benzodiazepines.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can lead to
respiratory depression.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can enhance
pain relief.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can prevent
addiction.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can increase
blood pressure.
,8. What is the drug class of Benazepril?
ACEi
Diuretic
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
9. What is the drug class of Albuterol?
Beta agonist
Antidepressant
Antibiotic
Antihypertensive
10. Warfarin is a medication with a relatively high potential for adverse events,
including:
increased risk for bleeding
ineffective/inadequate dosing that can lead to clotting and stroke as
well as bleeding events
the potential for frequent office visits for monitoring
all of the above
11. Describe the primary therapeutic purpose of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
in patient care.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are primarily used to lower
cholesterol levels in the blood.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are used to alleviate depression.
, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are used to manage hypertension.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are used to treat bacterial infections.
12. Which of the following HTN meds is contraindicated during pregnancy since
it is a category D med?
methyldopa
lisinopril
nifedipine
labetalol
13. A patient who is pregnant is prescribed Lisinopril. What should the
healthcare professional do in this scenario?
Switch to another antihypertensive without checking
contraindications.
Continue with the prescription as it is safe during pregnancy.
Advise against the use of Lisinopril due to its contraindication in
pregnancy.
Increase the dosage to manage hypertension effectively.
14. What is the primary purpose of antidepressants?
To manage pain and inflammation.
To treat depression and other mood disorders.
To control seizures.
To regulate blood pressure.
15. Describe the primary use of Prednisolone in clinical practice.
Latest Update | Exam Prep
1. Which of these are contraindicated in pregnant patients
HCTZ
Diltiazem
Spironolactone
Lisinopril
2. What is the primary therapeutic use of anticoagulants?
Prevention of blood clots
Treatment of infections
Management of hypertension
Reduction of anxiety
3. What is the drug class of Lisinopril/HCTZ?
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
ACE inhibitor/thiazide diuretic
Antibiotic
4. Which of these is NOT a brand name of Potassium Chloride?
K-Potassium
K-Dur
Micro-K
, Klor-Con
5. Topiramate and valproic acid are used to prevent migraines and are in WHAT
drug class?
neuroleptics
antidepressants
anti-epileptics
triptans
6. Describe the therapeutic use of Lamotrigine in clinical practice.
Lamotrigine is prescribed for managing chronic pain conditions.
Lamotrigine is primarily used for seizure prevention in patients with
epilepsy.
Lamotrigine is used to treat high blood pressure in adults.
Lamotrigine is indicated for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
7. Describe the potential risk associated with the concurrent use of Oxycodone
and benzodiazepines.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can lead to
respiratory depression.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can enhance
pain relief.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can prevent
addiction.
The concurrent use of Oxycodone and benzodiazepines can increase
blood pressure.
,8. What is the drug class of Benazepril?
ACEi
Diuretic
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
9. What is the drug class of Albuterol?
Beta agonist
Antidepressant
Antibiotic
Antihypertensive
10. Warfarin is a medication with a relatively high potential for adverse events,
including:
increased risk for bleeding
ineffective/inadequate dosing that can lead to clotting and stroke as
well as bleeding events
the potential for frequent office visits for monitoring
all of the above
11. Describe the primary therapeutic purpose of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
in patient care.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are primarily used to lower
cholesterol levels in the blood.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are used to alleviate depression.
, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are used to manage hypertension.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are used to treat bacterial infections.
12. Which of the following HTN meds is contraindicated during pregnancy since
it is a category D med?
methyldopa
lisinopril
nifedipine
labetalol
13. A patient who is pregnant is prescribed Lisinopril. What should the
healthcare professional do in this scenario?
Switch to another antihypertensive without checking
contraindications.
Continue with the prescription as it is safe during pregnancy.
Advise against the use of Lisinopril due to its contraindication in
pregnancy.
Increase the dosage to manage hypertension effectively.
14. What is the primary purpose of antidepressants?
To manage pain and inflammation.
To treat depression and other mood disorders.
To control seizures.
To regulate blood pressure.
15. Describe the primary use of Prednisolone in clinical practice.
