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Which medication is an example of an ACE inhibitor?
Which medication is an example of an ACE inhibitor?
- Metformin
- Rosiglitazone
- Spironolactone
- Lisinopril (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of insulin glargine?
What is the mechanism of action of insulin glargine?
- Reducing glucagon levels
- Providing a slow and steady release of insulin (correct)
- Increasing insulin sensitivity
- Rapidly lowering blood glucose levels
Which diuretic is an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic?
Which diuretic is an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic?
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Spironolactone (correct)
- Bumetanide
- Furosemide
What is the class of medications that includes glyburide and glipizide?
What is the class of medications that includes glyburide and glipizide?
Which medication is an example of a DPP-4 inhibitor?
Which medication is an example of a DPP-4 inhibitor?
What is the class of medications that includes amlodipine and nifedipine?
What is the class of medications that includes amlodipine and nifedipine?
Which medication is an example of a GLP-1 agonist?
Which medication is an example of a GLP-1 agonist?
What is the class of medications that includes simvastatin and atorvastatin?
What is the class of medications that includes simvastatin and atorvastatin?
Which of the following medications is a potassium blocker?
Which of the following medications is a potassium blocker?
Which of the following medications is not an anticoagulant?
Which of the following medications is not an anticoagulant?
Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor?
Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor?
Which of the following medications is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist?
Which of the following medications is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist?
Which of the following medications is an anticholinergic?
Which of the following medications is an anticholinergic?
Which of the following medications is not a glucocorticoid?
Which of the following medications is not a glucocorticoid?
Study Notes
Endocrine
- Rapid acting insulin includes insulin lispro, insulin aspart, and insulin glulisine
- Short acting insulin includes regular insulin
- Intermediate duration insulin includes NPH insulin
- Long-acting insulin includes insulin glargine (U-100) and insulin detemir
- Biguanide includes metformin
- Sulfonylureas include glyburide and glipizide
- Meglitinides include repaglinide and nateglinide
- Thiazolidinediones include rosiglitazone and pioglitazone
- DPP-4 inhibitors include sitagliptin
- SGLT-2 inhibitors include empagliflozin
- GLP-1 agonists/incretin mimetics include semaglutide
Cardio I
- ACE-Is include lisinopril and captopril
- ARBs include valsartan and losartan
- ARNIs include sacubitril-valsartan
- Loop diuretics include furosemide and bumetanide
- Thiazide diuretics include hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone
- Potassium-sparing diuretic includes spironolactone
- Osmotic diuretic includes mannitol
- Cardiac glycoside includes digoxin
- Calcium channel blockers include diltiazem, verapamil, amlodipine, and nifedipine
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, and simvastatin
- Amiodarone has multiple cardiovascular effects
- Alpha-adrenergic blocker includes terazosin
- Beta blockers include propranolol
- Centrally acting alpha 2 agonist includes clonidine
- Nitrates include nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate
- Hydralazine is a direct vasodilator
- Bile sequestrants include colesevelam
- Ezetimibe inhibits cholesterol absorption
- Fibrates include gemfibrozil
Cardio II/Respiratory
- Sodium channel blockers include procainamide and quinidine
- Beta blockers include propranolol, metoprolol, and carvedilol
- Potassium blocker includes amiodarone
- Calcium channel blockers include verapamil and diltiazem
- Atropine is an anticholinergic
- Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside
- Adenosine is used for atrial fibrillation
- Anticoagulants include heparin, enoxaparin, warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban
- Antiplatelets include aspirin, clopidogrel, and ticagrelor
- Thrombolytics include alteplase (tPA)
- Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors include sildenafil and tadalafil
- Beta-2 adrenergic agonists include albuterol, formoterol, salmeterol, and terbutaline
- Methylxanthines include theophylline and aminophylline
- Anticholinergics include ipratropium and tiotropium
- Beta agonist/cholinergic antagonist combinations include albuterol/ipratropium
- Glucocorticoids include beclomethasone, fluticasone, and prednisone
- Leukotriene receptor agonists include montelukast
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This quiz covers various endocrine medications, including insulin types, biguanides, sulfonylureas, and meglitinides. Review the list of medications for your pharmacology exam.
