Free Printable Common Drug Class Stems Quiz

Free Printable Worksheets

Worksheets

Common Drug Class Stems Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name

Class

Date

1.

Drugs ending in “-pril” belong to which drug class?

a)

Beta blockers

b)

ACE inhibitors

c)

Diuretics

d)

Calcium channel blockers

2.

What drug class commonly ends in “-olol”?

a)

ACE inhibitors

b)

Beta blockers

c)

ARBs

d)

Statins

3.

The stem “-sartan” identifies which drug class?

a)

ACE inhibitors

b)

Beta blockers

c)

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

d)

Diuretics

4.

Drugs ending in “-statin” are primarily used to treat:

a)

Hypertension

b)

Diabetes

c)

High cholesterol

d)

Asthma

5.

The stem “-prazole” indicates which class?

a)

H2 blockers

b)

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

c)

Antacids

d)

Laxatives

6.

“-tidine” drugs belong to which class?

a)

Proton pump inhibitors

b)

Antiemetics

c)

H2 receptor blockers

d)

Antibiotics

7.

The stem “-cycline” is associated with:

a)

Antifungals

b)

Tetracycline antibiotics

c)

Macrolides

d)

Antivirals

8.

Drugs ending in “-mycin” or “-micin” are usually:

a)

Antivirals

b)

Antifungals

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Anticoagulants

9.

The stem “-floxacin” identifies which class?

a)

Penicillins

b)

Cephalosporins

c)

Fluoroquinolones

d)

Sulfonamides

10.

Drugs ending in “-cillin” belong to which class?

a)

Cephalosporins

b)

Penicillins

c)

Macrolides

d)

Carbapenems

11.

The stem “-zepam” or “-zolam” indicates:

a)

Opioids

b)

Benzodiazepines

c)

SSRIs

d)

Antipsychotics

12.

Drugs ending in “-caine” are typically:

a)

Analgesics

b)

Antidepressants

c)

Local anesthetics

d)

Sedatives

13.

The stem “-dipine” is linked to:

a)

Beta blockers

b)

Calcium channel blockers

c)

Diuretics

d)

ACE inhibitors

14.

“-thiazide” drugs are classified as:

a)

Loop diuretics

b)

Potassium-sparing diuretics

c)

Thiazide diuretics

d)

Osmotic diuretics

15.

The stem “-semide” indicates:

a)

Thiazide diuretics

b)

Loop diuretics

c)

Potassium supplements

d)

Antihypertensives

16.

Drugs ending in “-azole” are commonly:

a)

Antivirals

b)

Antifungals

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Antiprotozoals

17.

The stem “-vir” identifies which drug class?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Antivirals

c)

Antifungals

d)

Anthelmintics

18.

“-oxetine” drugs belong to which class?

a)

TCAs

b)

MAOIs

c)

SSRIs

d)

Antipsychotics

19.

Drugs ending in “-triptan” are used to treat:

a)

Seizures

b)

Migraines

c)

Depression

d)

Anxiety

20.

The stem “-phylline” is associated with:

a)

Bronchodilators

b)

Antihistamines

c)

Steroids

d)

Decongestants

21.

Drugs ending in “-parin” belong to which class?

a)

Antiplatelets

b)

Anticoagulants (heparins)

c)

Thrombolytics

d)

NSAIDs

22.

The stem “-mab” identifies:

a)

Vaccines

b)

Monoclonal antibodies

c)

Antivirals

d)

Steroids

23.

“-prost” drugs are used for:

a)

Glaucoma or pulmonary hypertension

b)

Hypertension

c)

Diabetes

d)

Infection

24.

The stem “-afil” indicates drugs for:

a)

Depression

b)

Erectile dysfunction

c)

Hypertension

d)

Anxiety

25.

Drugs ending in “-gliptin” treat:

a)

Type 1 diabetes

b)

Type 2 diabetes (DPP-4 inhibitors)

c)

Hypoglycemia

d)

Thyroid disorders

26.

The stem “-formin” identifies:

a)

Sulfonylureas

b)

Biguanides

c)

Insulins

d)

GLP-1 agonists

27.

“-terol” drugs are classified as:

a)

Anticholinergics

b)

Beta-2 agonists (bronchodilators)

c)

Corticosteroids

d)

Antihistamines

28.

The stem “-lukast” indicates:

a)

Antihistamines

b)

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

c)

Corticosteroids

d)

Mast cell stabilizers

29.

Drugs ending in “-one” such as prednisone are:

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Opioids

c)

Corticosteroids

d)

Antivirals

30.

Knowing drug stems helps pharmacy technicians primarily to:

a)

Memorize brand names

b)

Identify drug classes quickly

c)

Calculate doses

d)

Read prescriptions faster

100 %

Similar Resources on Wayground

30 questions

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - 39

Worksheet

•

5th Grade - Professio...

30 questions

CNS Questions

Worksheet

•

Professional Development

35 questions

Part 2

Worksheet

•

Professional Development

25 questions

Science General Knowledge Test

Worksheet

•

Professional Development

25 questions

Drugs for diabetes

Worksheet

•

University - Professi...

29 questions

Assistive Devices

Worksheet

•

Professional Development

33 questions

NURS 111 Sensation

Worksheet

•

University - Professi...

30 questions

Biso + Telmi PK & POA MCQs

Worksheet

•

Professional Development