19 Questions
Which medication is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure?
Carvedilol
Which medication is used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery?
Ceftriaxone
Which medication is an ARB that works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten?
Losartan
Which medication is an indirect inhibitor of factor Xa and is used to treat blood clots and prevent them from forming after surgery?
Fondaparinux
Which medication is classified as a cardiac glycoside?
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Which medication is contraindicated with pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Diovan (Valsartan)
Which medication is a calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)?
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Which medication is commonly used to treat angina and hypertension?
Verapamil (Calan)
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of using this medication?
Muscle weakness
What should be monitored during the first 2 months of therapy with this medication?
Complete blood count
Which of the following can interact with this medication and lead to hyperpyrexia, hypertension, and seizures?
Antidepressants
Which class of medication is Atropine?
Anti-cholinergic
What is the mechanism of action of Celecoxib (Celebrex)?
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
What are the therapeutic uses of Clopidogrel (Plavix)?
Heart attack and stroke prevention
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin (Vanco)?
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Which medication is used to treat arrhythmias?
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Which medication is used to stimulate insulin secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Which medication is a direct thrombin inhibitor used to prevent stroke and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Pradaxa
Which medication is used to treat hypothyroidism and prevent Cretinism?
Thyroxine (Synthroid, Levothyroid)
Test your knowledge on medication classifications and their uses. Identify medications used for high blood pressure, heart failure, preventing infections, and treating blood clots.
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