Deck 16: Drug Classifications

Question 1

The -faxine stem indicates the medication is classified as a __________ and is indicated to treat depression.

A) fluoroquinolone
B) SNRI
C) SSRI
D) TCA

Answer 1

SNRI

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Loop diuretic

Question 3

A pharmacy technician must be careful not to confuse -prazole with -piprazole because

A) -prazole indicates the medication is an anti-psychotic while -piprazole is a proton pump inhibitor
B) -prazole indicates the medication is a proton pump inhibitor while -piprazole is an anti-psychotic
C) -prazole indicates the medication is an anti-depressant while -piprazole is a proton pump inhibitor
D) -prazole indicates the medication is an proton pump inhibitor while -piprazole is an antidepressant

Answer 3

-prazole indicates the medication is a proton pump inhibitor while -piprazole is an anti-psychotic

Question 4

Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) is classified as a:

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

Question 5

The stem "estr" indicates the drug is a(n)

A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Steroid
D) Both A and B

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Sertraline is an example of a __________ which is used for depression.

A) MAOI
B) PI
C) SNRI
D) SSRI

Question 13

Drugs may be classified by the:

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

"Gli" or "Gly" indicates:

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Benzodiazepines are indicated for anxiety and have the following suffix:

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

A medication with the suffix -sartan is indicated for the treatment of:

A) Diabetic nephropathy
B) Hypertension
C) Stroke prophylaxis
D) All of the above

Question 23

The "cort" in hydrocortisone is an example of a(n):

A) Infix
B) Prefix
C) Suffix
D) None of the above

Question 24

The acronym "ARB" means :

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

Question 25

Which drug classification is used in treating cardiovascular system diseases?

A) Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
B) Cephalosporins
C) H-2 antagonist
D) Sulfonylureas

Question 26

In treating Parkinson disease levodopa is a:

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

Question 27

Who makes decisions on the drug names?

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

Question 28

A medication's generic name with the suffix -dronate would be used to treat:

A) GERD
B) Hypertension
C) Migraine headaches
D) Osteoporosis

Question 29

The -triptyline stem in amitriptyline (Elavil) relates to the:

A) Chemical structure
B) Neurotransmitter they affect
C) Receptor they affect
D) Therapeutic class

Question 30

The acronym RAAS means :

A) Renin agonist aldosterone system
B) Renin antagonist aldosterone system
C) Renin angiotensin aldosterone system
D) Renin aldosterone angiotensin system