2. What is the main action of opioid analgesics? a) Increase blood pressure b) Relieve pain c) Reduce inflammation d) Cure infections Answer: b) Relieve pain
3. Which drug class is commonly used to treat bacterial infections? a) Antivirals b) Antifungals c) Antibiotics d) Antiparasitics Answer: c) Antibiotics
4. What is the primary use of diuretics? a) Increase appetite b) Reduce blood pressure c) Improve memory d) Relieve anxiety Answer: b) Reduce blood pressure
5. What is the mechanism of action for NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)? a) Block dopamine receptors b) Inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes c) Increase serotonin levels d) Decrease blood glucose levels Answer: b) Inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes
6. Which medication is commonly used to manage Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus? a) Metformin b) Insulin c) Glipizide d) Acarbose Answer: b) Insulin
7. What is the main action of antihistamines? a) Reduce blood clotting b) Relieve allergy symptoms c) Treat fungal infections d) Control seizures Answer: b) Relieve allergy symptoms
8. Which class of drugs is used to lower cholesterol levels? a) Statins b) Beta-blockers c) ACE inhibitors d) Calcium channel blockers Answer: a) Statins
9. What is the primary effect of antacids? a) Increase stomach acid production b) Neutralize stomach acid c) Improve digestion d) Stimulate appetite Answer: b) Neutralize stomach acid
10. Which medication is commonly used to treat depression? a) Lorazepam b) Prednisone c) Fluoxetine d) Atorvastatin Answer: c) Fluoxetine
11. What is the main use of corticosteroids? a) Manage blood sugar levels b) Reduce inflammation c) Relieve pain d) Treat bacterial infections Answer: b) Reduce inflammation
12. Which drug class is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure? a) Beta-blockers b) Antihistamines c) Antivirals d) Antifungals Answer: a) Beta-blockers
13. What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants? a) Promote clotting b) Prevent clot formation c) Increase blood pressure d) Treat infections Answer: b) Prevent clot formation
14. Which medication is used to relieve symptoms of asthma? a) Prednisone b) Albuterol c) Metformin d) Lisinopril Answer: b) Albuterol
15. What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors? a) Block angiotensin II receptor b) Increase potassium levels c) Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme d) Decrease calcium absorption Answer: c) Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme
16. Which class of drugs is used to manage anxiety disorders? a) Antipsychotics b) Antidepressants c) Benzodiazepines d) Antihypertensives Answer: c) Benzodiazepines
17. What is the main function of antidiabetic medications like metformin? a) Lower blood glucose levels b) Increase insulin production c) Reduce cholesterol levels d) Improve digestion Answer: a) Lower blood glucose levels
18. Which medication is used to treat anaphylaxis? a) Epinephrine b) Diphenhydramine c) Hydrocodone d) Omeprazole Answer: a) Epinephrine
19. What is the primary use of antiepileptic drugs? a) Manage diabetes b) Treat seizures c) Reduce blood pressure d) Relieve pain Answer: b) Treat seizures
20. What is the mechanism of action of beta-blockers? a) Block beta-adrenergic receptors b) Increase heart rate c) Dilate blood vessels d) Inhibit platelet aggregation Answer: a) Block beta-adrenergic receptors
21. Which class of drugs is used to treat fungal infections? a) Antifungals b) Antibiotics c) Antivirals d) Antihistamines Answer: a) Antifungals
22. What is the primary effect of vasodilators? a) Constrict blood vessels b) Increase blood pressure c) Dilate blood vessels d) Decrease heart rate Answer: c) Dilate blood vessels
23. Which medication is used to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? a) Albuterol b) Prednisone c) Ipratropium d) Metformin Answer: c) Ipratropium
24. What is the main action of antihypertensives? a) Increase blood pressure b) Decrease blood pressure c) Increase heart rate d) Reduce cholesterol levels Answer: b) Decrease blood pressure
25. Which medication is commonly used for pain relief and inflammation reduction? a) Acetaminophen b) Methotrexate c) Prednisone d) Atenolol Answer: c) Prednisone
26. What is the primary use of laxatives? a) Reduce nausea b) Relieve constipation c) Increase appetite d) Lower cholesterol Answer: b) Relieve constipation
27. What class of drugs is used to treat bipolar disorder? a) Antipsychotics b) Mood stabilizers c) Antidepressants d) Anxiolytics Answer: b) Mood stabilizers
28. What is the main effect of statins? a) Reduce blood pressure b) Lower cholesterol levels c) Increase blood sugar d) Manage pain Answer: b) Lower cholesterol levels
29. Which medication is used to treat motion sickness? a) Diphenhydramine b) Lorazepam c) Atenolol d) Metformin Answer: a) Diphenhydramine
30. What is the mechanism of action for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)? a) Increase stomach acid production b) Block histamine receptors c) Inhibit gastric acid secretion d) Neutralize stomach acid Answer: c) Inhibit gastric acid secretion
31. Which drug is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction? a) Sildenafil b) Metformin c) Lisinopril d) Prednisone Answer: a) Sildenafil
32. What is the primary action of muscle relaxants? a) Increase muscle tone b) Relieve muscle spasm c) Improve muscle strength d) Decrease heart rate Answer: b) Relieve muscle spasm
33. Which medication class is used to prevent allergic reactions? a) Antihistamines b) Antivirals c) Antibiotics d) Antifungals Answer: a) Antihistamines
34. What is the primary effect of anticoagulants? a) Promote clotting b) Prevent clot formation c) Reduce blood pressure d) Increase blood glucose Answer: b) Prevent clot formation
35. Which medication is used to manage hypothyroidism? a) Levothyroxine b) Metformin c) Lisinopril d) Atorvastatin Answer: a) Levothyroxine
36. What is the primary action of bronchodilators? a) Increase blood pressure b) Open airways c) Reduce blood glucose d) Relieve pain Answer: b) Open airways
37. Which class of drugs is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? a) Antidepressants b) Stimulants c) Antipsychotics d) Benzodiazepines Answer: b) Stimulants
38. What is the main use of corticosteroids in respiratory diseases? a) Reduce inflammation b) Increase blood pressure c) Promote appetite d) Treat infections Answer: a) Reduce inflammation
39. What is the primary effect of diuretics on the kidneys? a) Increase fluid retention b) Increase urine output c) Decrease blood pressure d) Enhance protein absorption Answer: b) Increase urine output
40. Which medication is used to manage chronic pain in cancer patients? a) Methadone b) Atorvastatin c) Lorazepam d) Albuterol Answer: a) Methadone
41. What is the main action of antihypertensive drugs? a) Increase blood pressure b) Decrease heart rate c) Lower blood pressure d) Improve insulin sensitivity Answer: c) Lower blood pressure
42. Which class of drugs is commonly used to manage seizures? a) Anticonvulsants b) Antidepressants c) Antihistamines d) Antipsychotics Answer: a) Anticonvulsants
43. What is the primary use of antiplatelet medications? a) Prevent blood clots b) Reduce inflammation c) Increase blood pressure d) Treat infections Answer: a) Prevent blood clots
44. What is the mechanism of action of thrombolytics? a) Promote clot formation b) Dissolve existing clots c) Increase blood viscosity d) Prevent clotting Answer: b) Dissolve existing clots
45. Which medication is used to treat Parkinson’s disease? a) Levodopa b) Metformin c) Sildenafil d) Prednisone Answer: a) Levodopa
46. What is the main effect of antidiabetic medications like insulin? a) Increase blood sugar levels b) Decrease blood sugar levels c) Reduce blood pressure d) Increase appetite Answer: b) Decrease blood sugar levels
47. Which class of drugs is used to treat fungal infections? a) Antifungals b) Antibiotics c) Antivirals d) Antihistamines Answer: a) Antifungals
48. What is the primary action of antihypertensive medications? a) Increase blood pressure b) Decrease blood pressure c) Increase heart rate d) Improve digestion Answer: b) Decrease blood pressure
49. Which medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis? a) Methotrexate b) Lorazepam c) Atorvastatin d) Prednisone Answer: a) Methotrexate
50. What is the mechanism of action of statins? a) Inhibit cholesterol synthesis b) Increase insulin sensitivity c) Reduce inflammation d) Increase blood volume Answer: a) Inhibit cholesterol synthesis