Pharmacology: Drug Names and Classes
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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?

    <p>British National Formulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pregnancy category</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By acting on specific protein molecules called receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Paracetamol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pharmacology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enzymes and ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the generic name for the brand name Lipitor?

    <p>Atorvastatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lansoprazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the generic name for the brand name Coumadin?

    <p>Warfarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used to treat hypothyroidism?

    <p>Levothyroxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the brand name for the generic drug paracetamol?

    <p>Tylenol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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