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Medication Classification Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which medication classification is used to relieve pain?

a)

Antacids/anti-ulcer

b)

Analgesics

c)

Antihistamines

d)

Antifungals

2.

What is the primary indication for anticoagulants?

a)

Relieve depression

b)

Delay blood clotting

c)

Reduce inflammation

d)

Lower blood pressure

3.

Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic?

a)

Metoprolol

b)

Amoxicillin

c)

Ibuprofen

d)

Loratadine

4.

Antihistamines are primarily used to:

a)

Relieve allergies

b)

Control seizures

c)

Reduce nausea

d)

Treat bacterial infections

5.

Which medication classification is used to treat fungal infections?

a)

Antiemetics

b)

Antifungals

c)

Antidepressants

d)

Antidiarrheals

6.

Which class of drugs is used to lower cholesterol?

a)

Antimigraine agents

b)

Antilipemics

c)

Antivirals

d)

Antipsychotics

7.

What is the primary use of bronchodilators?

a)

Reduce anxiety

b)

Relax airway muscles

c)

Improve bone density

d)

Control cough

8.

Which of the following is an example of an antiviral medication?

a)

Acyclovir

b)

Clonazepam

c)

Albuterol

d)

Furosemide

9.

What is the function of diuretics?

a)

Eliminate excess fluid

b)

Relieve migraine headaches

c)

Reduce hyperactivity

d)

Prevent pregnancy

10.

Which medication is used to relieve migraine headaches?

a)

Topiramate

b)

Quetiapine

c)

Alendronate

d)

Pseudoephedrine

11.

Which category of medication is used to stabilize hormone deficiencies?

a)

Laxatives, stool softeners

b)

Oral hypoglycemics

c)

Hormone replacements

d)

Sedative-hypnotics

12.

What is the primary function of oral hypoglycemics?

a)

Induce sleep/relaxation

b)

Promote bowel movements

c)

Reduce blood glucose

d)

Stabilize hormone deficiencies

13.

Which of the following is a sedative-hypnotic?

a)

Metformin

b)

Zolpidem

c)

Magnesium hydroxide

d)

Levothyroxine

14.

Magnesium hydroxide is classified under which category of medications?

a)

Hormone replacements

b)

Laxatives, stool softeners

c)

Oral hypoglycemics

d)

Sedative-hypnotics

15.

Which medication is used to promote bowel movements?

a)

Insulin

b)

Temazepam

c)

Bisacodyl

d)

Glyburide