Pharmacological Agents and Their Therapeutic Uses Quiz

Test your knowledge on pharmacology! Identify drugs, mechanisms, and uses with this quiz.

#1

Which of the following drugs is commonly used to reduce fever?

Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Naproxen
#2

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids?

Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Respiratory depression
Hyperactivity
#3

Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Methylphenidate
Benzodiazepines
Tricyclic antidepressants
Antipsychotics
#4

Which of the following medications is commonly used as a bronchodilator for the management of acute asthma attacks?

Salmeterol
Ipratropium
Theophylline
Beclomethasone
#5

Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat peptic ulcers by inhibiting gastric acid secretion?

Sucralfate
Metoclopramide
Omeprazole
Misoprostol
#6

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#7

What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-blockers?

Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Blockade of histamine receptors
Antagonism of adrenergic receptors
Activation of GABA receptors
#8

Which class of drugs is commonly prescribed for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Alpha-1 blockers
Loop diuretics
#9

What is the primary mechanism of action of statins?

Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Enhancement of insulin sensitivity
Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
Activation of PPAR-gamma receptors
#10

Which medication is commonly used as an antiplatelet agent to prevent blood clot formation?

Warfarin
Clopidogrel
Rivaroxaban
Dabigatran
#11

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?

Paroxetine
Venlafaxine
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
#12

What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?

Blocking of histamine receptors
Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
Activation of PPAR-gamma receptors
Inhibition of gastric acid secretion
#13

Which of the following drugs is used as a first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria?

Chloroquine
Artemether-lumefantrine
Atovaquone-proguanil
Quinine
#14

Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing hepatic glucose production and enhancing insulin sensitivity?

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
DPP-4 inhibitors
Biguanides
SGLT-2 inhibitors
#15

Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting TNF-alpha?

Methotrexate
Etanercept
Hydroxychloroquine
Adalimumab
#16

Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of opioid addiction by blocking opioid receptors?

Methadone
Buprenorphine
Naltrexone
Clonidine
#17

Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for acute mania in bipolar disorder?

Valproate
Lorazepam
Quetiapine
Lithium

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