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Common Medication Suffixes, Prefixes and Root Words

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the medication class/use for medications ending with the suffix -afil?

a)

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor

b)

Beta-blocker

c)

Calcium channel blocker

d)

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

2.

Which suffix is associated with corticosteroids such as betamethasone, dexamethasone, fluticasone, and mometasone?

a)

asone

b)

olol

c)

pril

d)

cillin

3.

Which of the following medications is a penicillin antibiotic?

a)

amoxicillin

b)

ciprofloxacin

c)

atenolol

d)

fluconazole

4.

Medications ending with the suffix -cycline (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline) belong to which medication class/use?

a)

Tetracycline antibiotic

b)

Beta-blocker

c)

Proton pump inhibitor

d)

Cephalosporin antibiotic

5.

What is the suffix for fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ofloxacin?

a)

-floxacin

b)

-cillin

c)

-mycin

d)

-cycline

6.

Which medication class/use is associated with medications ending in -olol (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, timolol, nebivolol)?

a)

Beta blocker, antihypertensive

b)

Calcium channel blocker, antiarrhythmic

c)

ACE inhibitor, antihypertensive

d)

Statin, lipid-lowering agent

7.

Which of the following is a DPP-4 inhibitor, diabetes agent?

a)

saxagliptin

b)

amlodipine

c)

brompheniramine

d)

alendronate

8.

What is the medication class/use for medications ending with the suffix -mab?

a)

Monoclonal antibody

b)

Beta blocker

c)

Calcium channel blocker

d)

ACE inhibitor

9.

Which suffix is associated with anti-fungal medications such as fluconazole, ketoconazole, and terconazole?

a)

-nazole

b)

-cillin

c)

-pril

d)

-olol

10.

Medications ending with the suffix -fenac (e.g., bromfenac, diclofenac) are classified as what?

a)

NSAID

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antifungal

d)

Antiviral

11.

What is the drug class for medications ending with the suffix '-olone' such as fluocinolone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, and triamcinolone?

a)

Anabolic steroid

b)

Corticosteroid

c)

Antipsychotic

d)

Antidepressant

12.

Which of the following is an example of an anabolic steroid with the suffix '-olone'?

a)

nandrolone

b)

budesonide

c)

lansoprazole

d)

amitriptyline

13.

Budesonide and fluocinolide are examples of drugs with which suffix?

a)

-onide

b)

-pril

c)

-sartan

d)

-olol

14.

Dexlansoprazole, lansoprazole, and pantoprazole are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Xanthine derivative

b)

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

c)

NSAID

d)

Antiviral

15.

Aminophylline and theophylline are examples of drugs with which suffix?

a)

-phylline

b)

-cillin

c)

-pril

d)

-olol

16.

Clomipramine, desipramine, and imipramine are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

b)

Beta blocker

c)

Antipsychotic

d)

Benzodiazepine

17.

Which of the following drugs is an ACE inhibitor and antihypertensive?

a)

benazepril

b)

ibuprofen

c)

loratadine

d)

amantadine

18.

Flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, and ketoprofen are classified as what type of drug?

a)

NSAID

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antiviral

d)

Antifungal

19.

Paliperidone and risperidone are examples of which drug class?

a)

Antipsychotic

b)

Antidepressant

c)

Antibiotic

d)

Antihypertensive

20.

Candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, and valsartan are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Angiotensin II receptor blocker, antihypertensive

b)

Beta blocker, antiarrhythmic

c)

Calcium channel blocker, antianginal

d)

ACE inhibitor, antihypertensive

21.

Furosemide and torsemide are examples of which type of drug?

a)

Loop diuretic, antihypertensive

b)

Beta blocker, antiarrhythmic

c)

Calcium channel blocker, vasodilator

d)

ACE inhibitor, antihypertensive

22.

Granisetron, ondansetron, and palonosetron are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, anti-emetic

b)

Dopamine D2 receptor agonist, anti-parkinsonian

c)

Beta-blocker, antihypertensive

d)

Histamine H1 receptor antagonist, antiallergic

23.

Which of the following is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (cholesterol lowering agent)?

a)

atorvastatin

b)

amitriptyline

c)

lorazepam

d)

oseltamivir

24.

Cyproheptadine, desloratadine, loratadine, and olopatadine are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Histamine H-1 receptor antagonist, antihistamine

b)

Beta-blocker

c)

Proton pump inhibitor

d)

Calcium channel blocker

25.

Amantadine and rimantadine are used to treat which condition?

a)

Anti-viral, Influenza A

b)

Anti-bacterial, Tuberculosis

c)

Anti-fungal, Candidiasis

d)

Anti-parasitic, Malaria

26.

Albuterol, formoterol, levalbuterol, and salmeterol are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Beta-agonist, asthma treatment

b)

Anticholinergic, antihypertensive

c)

Corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory

d)

Antihistamine, allergy treatment

27.

Chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide are examples of which type of drug?

a)

Thiazide diuretic, antihypertensive

b)

Beta blocker

c)

Calcium channel blocker

d)

ACE inhibitor

28.

Dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib, and imatinib are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Kinase inhibitor (chemotherapy)

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Beta blocker

d)

Antidepressant

29.

Desogestrel, etonogestrel, levonorgestrel, and norgestrel are examples of which type of hormone?

a)

Female hormone (progestin)

b)

Male hormone (androgen)

c)

Thyroid hormone

d)

Growth hormone

30.

Eletriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan are used for what type of treatment?

a)

Migraine treatment, 5HT1 agonist

b)

Hypertension, beta-blocker

c)

Diabetes, insulin sensitizer

d)

Asthma, leukotriene antagonist

31.

Amitriptyline and nortriptyline are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

b)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

c)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)

d)

Benzodiazepine

32.

Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are used for what purpose?

a)

Anti-viral

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antifungal

d)

Antipyretic

33.

Oseltamivir and zanamivir are used to treat which condition?

a)

Anti-viral, Influenza

b)

Bacterial pneumonia

c)

Fungal infection

d)

Parasitic infection

34.

Lamivudine and stavudine are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Anti-viral

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antifungal

d)

Antipyretic

35.

Clonazepam, diazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, and temazepam are classified as what type of drug?

a)

Benzodiazepine, sedative

b)

Antidepressant, stimulant

c)

Opioid, analgesic

d)

Antipsychotic, mood stabilizer

36.

Nefazodone, trazodone, and vilazodone are examples of which type of drug?

a)

Antidepressant

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antihypertensive

d)

Antipsychotic

37.

What is the medication class/use of drugs ending with the suffix '-zolam' such as alprazolam, midazolam, and triazolam?

a)

Benzodiazepine, sedative

b)

Antibiotic, antibacterial

c)

Beta-blocker, antihypertensive

d)

Opioid, analgesic

38.

What is the medication class/use of drugs ending with the suffix '-zosin' such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, and terazosin?

a)

Alpha blocker

b)

Beta blocker

c)

Calcium channel blocker

d)

ACE inhibitor

39.

Which of the following is a cephalosporin antibiotic?

a)

cefdinir

b)

sulfamethoxazole

c)

abacavir

d)

isotretinoin

40.

Which prefix is associated with sulfa containing medications?

a)

cef-

b)

ceph-

c)

sulfa-

d)

pred-

41.

What is the medication class/use of drugs with the prefix 'cef-' or 'ceph-' such as cefdinir, cefuroxime, and cephalexin?

a)

Cephalosporin antibiotic

b)

Macrolide antibiotic

c)

Beta-blocker

d)

Antifungal

42.

What is the medication class/use of drugs with the prefix 'sulfa-' such as sulfamethoxazole and sulfasalazine?

a)

Sulfa containing medication

b)

Beta blockers

c)

Calcium channel blockers

d)

ACE inhibitors

43.

Which root is associated with corticosteroids?

a)

cort

b)

parin

c)

pred

d)

vir

44.

What is the medication class/use of drugs with the root 'parin' such as dalteparin, enoxaparin, and heparin?

a)

Blood thinner, anticoagulant

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antihypertensive

d)

Antidepressant

45.

Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid?

a)

abacavir

b)

hydroxycortisone

c)

efavirenz

d)

tretinoin

46.

What is the medication class/use of drugs with the root 'pred' such as prednisone and prednisolone?

a)

Corticosteroid

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Beta-blocker

d)

Antifungal

47.

What is the medication class/use of drugs with the root 'tretin' or '-tretin' such as isotretinoin and tretinoin?

a)

Form of vitamin A, dermatology agent

b)

Beta-blocker, antihypertensive

c)

Antibiotic, antibacterial agent

d)

Opioid analgesic

48.

Which root is associated with anti-viral medications?

a)

cort

b)

parin

c)

vir

d)

sulfa