Question 1
Which of the following medications is a first-line treatment for hypertension?
A. Lisinopril
B. Metformin
C. Lorazepam
D. Diphenhydramine
Answer: A. Lisinopril
,Question 2
Which of the following side effects is commonly associated with beta-blockers?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Insomnia
D. Weight gain
Answer: A. Bradycardia
Question 3
Which class of drugs is used to manage Type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin
sensitivity?
A. Sulfonylureas
B. Thiazolidinediones
C. Biguanides
D. DPP-4 inhibitors
Answer: B. Thiazolidinediones
Question 4
A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should be monitored for which of the
following adverse effects when taking ACE inhibitors?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypocalcemia
Answer: A. Hyperkalemia
,Question 5
Which of the following is a common side effect of statins?
A. Myopathy
B. Constipation
C. Rash
D. Drowsiness
Answer: A. Myopathy
Question 6
Which medication is used as an adjunctive therapy in the management of heart
failure to reduce symptoms of fluid overload?
A. Furosemide
B. Warfarin
C. Metoprolol
D. Ranitidine
Answer: A. Furosemide
Question 7
In patients with asthma, which class of medications is primarily used as a long-term
control therapy?
A. Beta-agonists
B. Anticholinergics
C. Corticosteroids
D. Leukotriene inhibitors
Answer: C. Corticosteroids
, Question 8
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of opioid analgesics?
A. Constipation
B. Hyperthermia
C. Hypertension
D. Tachycardia
Answer: A. Constipation
Question 9
Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with a history of
peptic ulcer disease?
A. NSAIDs
B. Acetaminophen
C. Gabapentin
D. Albuterol
Answer: A. NSAIDs
Question 10
What is the primary action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
A. Block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
B. Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin
C. Block the action of angiotensin II at its receptor sites
D. Increase the excretion of sodium and water
Answer: C. Block the action of angiotensin II at its receptor sitesQuestion 11
Which of the following drugs is a common choice for the management of acute
asthma attacks?
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