Medication Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on medication administration routes, mechanisms of action, and common medications in clinical pharmacology.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a medication administration route?

Oral
Topical
Nasal
Intramuscular
#2

What does 'PRN' stand for in medication management?

Personal Reminder Notification
Pro Re Nata
Primary Reaction Notice
Patient's Regular Need
#3

Which of the following is a medication used to treat hypertension?

Lisinopril
Metformin
Warfarin
Digoxin
#4

What is the main purpose of administering a beta-agonist inhaler?

To relieve pain
To reduce inflammation
To dilate airways
To lower blood pressure
#5

Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Omeprazole
Metoprolol
Sertraline
Hydrochlorothiazide
#6

What is the primary function of an anticoagulant medication?

To relieve pain
To reduce inflammation
To prevent blood clotting
To treat bacterial infections
#7

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications?

Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Constipation
Insomnia
#8

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of aspirin?

Gastrointestinal bleeding
Tinnitus
Hypertension
Reye's syndrome
#9

What is the mechanism of action of beta-blockers?

Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Antagonism at the angiotensin receptor
Inhibition of beta-adrenergic receptors
Enhancement of insulin release
#10

What is the common adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid use?

Hypertension
Weight gain
Bradycardia
Hyperkalemia
#11

Which medication is typically used as a first-line treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Ciprofloxacin
Metronidazole
Amoxicillin
Nitrofurantoin
#12

Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

Allopurinol
Methotrexate
Furosemide
Digoxin
#13

What is the primary mechanism of action of statin medications?

Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase
Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors
Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
Enhancement of insulin sensitivity
#14

Which medication is commonly used to treat depression and anxiety?

Aspirin
Paroxetine
Clopidogrel
Digoxin
#15

Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

Gabapentin
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Levodopa
#16

What is the primary mode of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Inhibition of monoamine oxidase
Blockade of NMDA receptors
Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
#17

Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Metformin
Lisinopril
Warfarin
Atenolol
#18

Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Prednisone
Albuterol
Clopidogrel
Warfarin
#19

What is the primary mechanism of action of loop diuretics?

Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
Blockade of sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter
Enhancement of aldosterone activity
Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme

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