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1. Pradaxa is used to treat which conditions?
Treatment (only) of thromboembolism
Prevention (only) of thromboembolism
Prevention and treatment of thromboembolism
2. What is the classification of Tizanidine?
Antibiotic
Antidepressant
Muscle relaxant
Antihypertensive
3. What is the classification of Doxazosin?
Calcium channel blocker
Alpha-1 blocker
Antidepressant
Beta blocker
4. Lovenox is:
Short-acting anticoagulant
Enoxaparin
Used as a substitute for warfarin (to create a bridge) when INR is not
in the therapeutic range
, A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
All of the above
5. Mr. Snow's father is HIV+ and being treated with a drug cocktail that includes
the *HIV integrase inhibitor*. Which is it?
Inverase
Isentress
Retrovir
Abreva
6. Describe the classification of Levetiracetam and its role in treating
neurological conditions.
Levetiracetam is a pain reliever used for chronic pain management.
Levetiracetam is an antibiotic used to treat infections.
Levetiracetam is classified as an anticonvulsant and is used to
manage seizures in patients with epilepsy.
Levetiracetam is an antidepressant used to alleviate mood disorders.
7. Triamterene belongs to which class of medications?
Thiazide Diuretic
Osmotic Diuretic
Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Loop Diuretic
8. A 12-year-old boy is referred to a psychiatrist by a family doctor for poor
concentration and impulsive behaviour. After asking a few questions about
the child's behaviour, the psychiatrist feels that the child may have attention
, deficit hyperactivity disorder. The psychiatrist discusses the need to start the
child on atomoxetine. The parents would like to know how this drug works.
What is the mode of action of this drug?
Selective dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Dopamine receptor antagonist
Serotonin receptor agonist
9. Describe how Pravastatin contributes to cholesterol management in patients.
Pravastatin acts as a diuretic to reduce blood volume.
Pravastatin increases the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines.
Pravastatin stimulates the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Pravastatin lowers cholesterol levels in the blood by inhibiting the
enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.
10. What is the therapeutic use of Risperidone?
management of acute and chronic psychotic disorders
treatment and prevention of schizophrenia relapse; treatment of
bipolar mania symptoms; treatment of symptoms of irritability in
autistic children
Symptomatic relief of positive symptoms of schizophrenia, and
controls manic symptoms in patients with schizoaffective disorder
11. Describe the classification of Norvasc and its significance in pharmacology.
Norvasc is a diuretic that helps in fluid retention.
, Norvasc is an antibiotic used to treat infections.
Norvasc is classified as a calcium channel blocker, which is
significant for treating hypertension and angina.
Norvasc is classified as an antidepressant, used for mood disorders.
12. What is the classification of Azithromycin?
Macrolide antibiotic
Cephalosporin
Penicillin
Tetracycline
13. What class of drug is Tadalafil categorized under?
Antidepressant
Antihypertensive
PDE5 inhibitor
Antibiotic
14. Which of the following is the correct drug class for tizanidine?
SSRI
Muscle relaxant
CNS stimulant
Bronchodilator
15. Describe the mechanism of action of Tadalafil in treating erectile
dysfunction.