E1 - Therapeutic Classification

Question 1

Benzodiazapenes

Answer 1

tranquilizers, sedatives

Question 2

Triazolidinediones

Answer 2

Type II Diabetes

Question 3

Beta Lactams

Answer 3

antibiotics

Question 4

Corticosteroids

Answer 4

anti-inflammatory/immunosuppresant

Question 5

aminoglycosides

Answer 5

antibiotics (concentration dependent)

Question 6

Bisphosphonates

Answer 6

bone density: osteoporosis

Question 7

tetracyclines

Answer 7

antibiotics (acne/skin)

Question 8

sulfonamides

Answer 8

sulfa drugs, antibiotics

Question 9

thiazides

Answer 9

diuretics

Question 10

barbituates

Answer 10

sedatives and sleep

Question 11

sulfonylureas

Answer 11

type 2 diabetes

Question 12

thienopyridines

Answer 12

used for anti platelet

Question 13

statins

Answer 13

cholesterol

Question 14

ace inhibitors

Answer 14

angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors: blood pressure

Question 15

beta blockers

Answer 15

reduce blood pressure

Question 16

proton pump inhibitors

Answer 16

stomach acid

Question 17

histamine receptor antagonists

Answer 17

H2 blockers, reduce stomach acid

Question 18

Vitamin K Antagonists

Answer 18

anticoagulant (warfarin)

Question 19

Direct factor Xa inhibitors/Direct Thrombin inhibitors

Answer 19

anticoagulant

Question 20

Neuromuscular blocking agents

Answer 20

potent muscle relaxants

Question 21

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Answer 21

statins

Question 22

PCSK9 inhibitors

Answer 22

cholesterol

Question 23

therapeutic interchange

Answer 23

changing to another medicine in the same class with MD approval for financial or other reasons