How Drugs Act?

1. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension?
   • A. Ibuprofen
   • B. Metformin
   • C. Amlodipine
   • D. Warfarin
2. What is the primary use of acetaminophen (paracetamol)?
   • A. Reduce fever and relieve pain
   • B. Treat bacterial infections
   • C. Lower cholesterol levels
   • D. Control diabetes
3. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of asthma?
   • A. Omeprazole
   • B. Salbutamol
   • C. Insulin
   • D. Sertraline
4. What is simvastatin primarily used for?
   • A. Pain relief
   • B. Lowering blood pressure
   • C. Lowering cholesterol levels
   • D. Treating allergies
5. Which of these medications is used to treat bacterial infections?
   • A. Prednisone
   • B. Amoxicillin
   • C. Lorazepam
   • D. Gabapentin
6. What is metformin commonly prescribed for?
   • A. Pain relief
   • B. Diabetes management
   • C. Hypertension
   • D. Anxiety disorders
7. Which medication is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders?
   • A. Lisinopril
   • B. Sertraline
   • C. Levothyroxine
   • D. Albuterol
8. What is warfarin primarily prescribed for?
   • A. Pain relief
   • B. Lowering cholesterol levels
   • C. Treating bacterial infections
   • D. Preventing blood clots
9. Which medication is commonly used to relieve symptoms of acid reflux?
   • A. Diphenhydramine
   • B. Omeprazole
   • C. Aspirin
   • D. Furosemide
10. What is the primary use of ibuprofen?
    • A. Lowering blood pressure
    • B. Pain relief and reducing inflammation
    • C. Controlling blood sugar levels
    • D. Treating bacterial infections
11. Which medication is used to treat allergies and allergic reactions?
    • A. Metformin
    • B. Lorazepam
    • C. Diphenhydramine
    • D. Gabapentin
12. What is lisinopril primarily prescribed for?
    • A. Treating depression
    • B. Lowering blood pressure
    • C. Pain relief
    • D. Diabetes management
13. Which medication is commonly used to treat epilepsy and neuropathic pain?
    • A. Prednisone
    • B. Amoxicillin
    • C. Lorazepam
    • D. Gabapentin
14. What is levothyroxine primarily used for?
    • A. Pain relief
    • B. Lowering cholesterol levels
    • C. Treating thyroid disorders
    • D. Preventing blood clots
15. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of gout?
    • A. Allopurinol
    • B. Amlodipine
    • C. Aspirin
    • D. Furosemide
16. What is albuterol primarily used for?
    • A. Pain relief
    • B. Lowering blood pressure
    • C. Treating asthma and COPD
    • D. Controlling blood sugar levels
17. Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial skin infections?
    • A. Prednisone
    • B. Amoxicillin
    • C. Lorazepam
    • D. Clindamycin
18. What is the primary use of furosemide?
    • A. Lowering cholesterol levels
    • B. Treating bacterial infections
    • C. Pain relief
    • D. Diuretic for treating edema and hypertension
19. Which medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes?
    • A. Lisinopril
    • B. Metformin
    • C. Omeprazole
    • D. Warfarin
20. What is diphenhydramine primarily used for?
    • A. Pain relief
    • B. Lowering blood pressure
    • C. Treating allergies and insomnia
    • D. Controlling blood sugar levels

Answer Key

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. D
19. B
20. C