Pharmacology: Drug Names and Classes

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the general drug name suffix for beta blockers?

-vastatin

-oxetine

-olol (correct)

-pril

Which of the following receptors is not a type of receptor that drugs can act on?

Mitochondrial receptors (correct)

Tyrosine kinase linked receptors

G-protein linked receptors

Ion channels

What is the term for a drug that activates a receptor?

Partial agonist

Antagonist

Agonist (correct)

Inverse agonist

What is the name of the publication that provides guidance on prescribing in England?

British National Formulary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a consideration when prescribing for patients with swallowing difficulties?

Pregnancy category Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which most drugs produce their effects?

By acting on specific protein molecules called receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a medicinal drug?

Paracetamol Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the actions, mechanisms, uses, and adverse effects of drugs?

Pharmacology Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules can drugs also inhibit, in addition to receptors?

Enzymes and ion channels Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a substance that causes an altered physiological response in a living organism?

Drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name for the brand name Lipitor?

Atorvastatin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat GORD?

Lansoprazole Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name for the brand name Coumadin?

Warfarin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to treat hypothyroidism?

Levothyroxine Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for the generic drug paracetamol?

Tylenol Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacology: Drug Names and Classes

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers