Question 1

Dutasteride is classified as a _________ and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasic.

Accepted Answer

A)  5$\alpha$-reductase inhibitor 
B)  aldose reductase inhibitor 
C)  cholesterol acetyltransferase inhibitor 
D)  HMG CoA reductase inhibitor 
A)  5$\alpha$-reductase inhibitor 
B)  aldose reductase inhibitor 
C)  cholesterol acetyltransferase inhibitor 
D)  HMG CoA reductase inhibitor A

Question 2

What type of disorder is treated by a drug that has the suffix-toin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cephalosporin 
B)  Loop diuretic 
C)  Penicillin 
D)  Seizures 
A)  Cephalosporin 
B)  Loop diuretic 
C)  Penicillin 
D)  Seizures D

Question 3

In treating Parkinson disease levodopa is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine receptor agonists 
B)  Dopamine receptor antagonists 
C)  Mineralcorticoid 
D)  Narcotic agonist 
A)  Dopamine receptor agonists 
B)  Dopamine receptor antagonists 
C)  Mineralcorticoid 
D)  Narcotic agonist A

Question 4

"Gli" or "Gly" indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzymes 
B)  Fiber 
C)  Protein 
D)  Sugar 
A)  Enzymes 
B)  Fiber 
C)  Protein 
D)  Sugar

Question 5

The -mab suffix indicates the medication is a __________ which inhibits the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha to reduce the inflammatory response.

Accepted Answer

A)  macrolide antibiotic 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitor 
C)  monobactam antibiotic 
D)  monoclonal antibody 
A)  macrolide antibiotic 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitor 
C)  monobactam antibiotic 
D)  monoclonal antibody

Question 6

The acronym "ARB" means :

Accepted Answer

A)  Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers 
B)  Angiotensin II Resin Blockers 
C)  Angioedema II Receptor Blockers 
D)  Angioedema II Resin Blockers 
A)  Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers 
B)  Angiotensin II Resin Blockers 
C)  Angioedema II Receptor Blockers 
D)  Angioedema II Resin Blockers

Question 7

Sitagliptin (Januvia) is an example of a __________ indicated in the treatment of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) 
B)  Meglitinide 
C)  Sulfonylurea 
D)  Thiazolinedione 
A)  Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) 
B)  Meglitinide 
C)  Sulfonylurea 
D)  Thiazolinedione

Question 8

A -semide suffix as in furosemide indicates the drug is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic 
B)  Loop diuretic 
C)  Potassium sparing diuretic 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic 
B)  Loop diuretic 
C)  Potassium sparing diuretic 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

An individual can identify a non-proprietary drug's classification by looking at its:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prefix 
B)  Infix 
C)  Suffix 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Prefix 
B)  Infix 
C)  Suffix 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following suffixes indicates that the medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  -poetin 
B)  -pressin 
C)  -priode 
D)  -profen 
A)  -poetin 
B)  -pressin 
C)  -priode 
D)  -profen

Question 11

The prefix pred- indicates the drug is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesic 
B)  HMG CoA reductase inhibitor 
C)  Macrolide 
D)  Steroid 
A)  Analgesic 
B)  HMG CoA reductase inhibitor 
C)  Macrolide 
D)  Steroid

Question 12

The proper classification name for the -triptan stem is _________ and is indicated for migraine headaches.

Accepted Answer

A)  antifungal agents 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
C)  serotonin receptor agonist 
D)  triptans 
A)  antifungal agents 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
C)  serotonin receptor agonist 
D)  triptans

Question 13

Drugs may be classified by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical structure 
B)  Neurotransmitter they affect 
C)  Therapeutic class 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Chemical structure 
B)  Neurotransmitter they affect 
C)  Therapeutic class 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which suffix identifies the medication is a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and is indicated for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  -aril 
B)  -bamate 
C)  -bendazole 
D)  -oxetine 
A)  -aril 
B)  -bamate 
C)  -bendazole 
D)  -oxetine

Question 15

Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I controlled substance 
B)  Schedule II controlled substance 
C)  Schedule III controlled substance 
D)  Schedule IV controlled substance 
A)  Schedule I controlled substance 
B)  Schedule II controlled substance 
C)  Schedule III controlled substance 
D)  Schedule IV controlled substance

Question 16

The -cycline suffix indicates the drug is classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotic 
B)  Anifungal agent 
C)  Antiviral agent 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Antibiotic 
B)  Anifungal agent 
C)  Antiviral agent 
D)  Both B and C

Question 17

The suffix-olol in atenolol indicates the drug is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ($\beta$-blocker) 
B)  Enzyme 
C)  Tricylic antidepressant 
D)  Thiazide diuretic 
A)  ($\beta$-blocker) 
B)  Enzyme 
C)  Tricylic antidepressant 
D)  Thiazide diuretic

Question 18

Who makes decisions on the drug names?

Accepted Answer

A)  FdA 
B)  INN 
C)  USANC 
D)  USP 
A)  FdA 
B)  INN 
C)  USANC 
D)  USP

Question 19

Benzodiazepines are indicated for anxiety and have the following suffix:

Accepted Answer

A)  -azepam 
B)  -azolam 
C)  -stigmine 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  -azepam 
B)  -azolam 
C)  -stigmine 
D)  Both A and B

Question 20

Which of the following suffixes indicates the drug is an antiviral agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  -cyclovir 
B)  -vir 
C)  -virsen 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  -cyclovir 
B)  -vir 
C)  -virsen 
D)  Both A and B

Exam 16: Drug Classifications

Dutasteride is classified as a _________ and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasic.

What type of disorder is treated by a drug that has the suffix-toin?

In treating Parkinson disease levodopa is a:

"Gli" or "Gly" indicates:

The -mab suffix indicates the medication is a __________ which inhibits the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha to reduce the inflammatory response.

The acronym "ARB" means :

Sitagliptin (Januvia) is an example of a __________ indicated in the treatment of diabetes.

A -semide suffix as in furosemide indicates the drug is a:

An individual can identify a non-proprietary drug's classification by looking at its:

Which of the following suffixes indicates that the medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?

The prefix pred- indicates the drug is a(n):

The proper classification name for the -triptan stem is _________ and is indicated for migraine headaches.

Drugs may be classified by the:

Which suffix identifies the medication is a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and is indicated for depression?

Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) is classified as a:

The -cycline suffix indicates the drug is classified as a(n):

The suffix-olol in atenolol indicates the drug is a(n)

Who makes decisions on the drug names?

Benzodiazepines are indicated for anxiety and have the following suffix:

Which of the following suffixes indicates the drug is an antiviral agent?

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