PTCB Domain 1: Medications

Which of the following medications is a non-selective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist used primarily for the management of hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias?

In the context of anticoagulant therapy, which of the following is the antidote for Warfarin?

Which antiepileptic drug requires genetic testing prior to initiation due to a risk of severe skin reactions in patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele?

A patient with atrial fibrillation is most likely to be prescribed which medication to prevent stroke?

Which medication is considered a first-line treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?

What is the mechanism of action of Allopurinol in the treatment of gout?

Which medication is primarily used as a thrombolytic agent in the management of acute myocardial infarction?

In the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, which medication works by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme, thereby increasing incretin levels?

Which medication is indicated for the prophylaxis of migraine headaches and works by modulating serotonergic and other neurotransmitter systems?

A patient with COPD is likely to be prescribed which class of medication for maintenance therapy?

What is the primary action of Aprepitant when used as part of antiemetic therapy in patients undergoing chemotherapy?

Which of the following medications is an antiretroviral agent that inhibits the CCR5 co-receptor, preventing HIV entry into cells?

Which of the following is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption?

What is the primary function of Sofosbuvir in the treatment regimen of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection?

Which medication, used in the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), functions by trapping immune cells in lymph nodes, preventing them from crossing the blood-brain barrier?

In the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which medication targets the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase created by the Philadelphia chromosome?

Which of the following is an oral antidiabetic agent that works by inhibiting the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidneys?

A patient on antipsychotic therapy experiencing extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) may benefit from the administration of which of the following medications?

In the context of chemotherapy, what is the mechanism of action of Methotrexate?

Which of the following inhalational anesthetics is known for its minimal effect on the cardiovascular system, making it suitable for patients with cardiac risk factors?

What is the primary clinical use of Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody?

Which of the following medications acts as an inhibitor of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, playing a crucial role in the management of hyperlipidemia?

In the treatment of Bipolar Disorder, which of the following medications is classified as a mood stabilizer and also acts on the inositol triphosphate pathway?

Which antibiotic is known for its effectiveness against MRSA and works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis at the 50S ribosomal subunit?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Tamsulosin used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

For the management of acute migraine headaches, which medication functions as a serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist, causing vasoconstriction of intracranial blood vessels?

Which antidiabetic medication class does Empagliflozin belong to, known for reducing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys by inhibiting SGLT2?

Which medication is used as a last resort in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis 'MDR-TB' and functions by inhibiting mycolic acid synthesis?

What is the role of Dabigatran in anticoagulant therapy?

Which of the following is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 'COPD' to decrease inflammation and relax airway smooth muscles?

Which of the following medications is used as an adjunct in the treatment of partial seizures and operates by modulating synaptic release of glutamate through an effect on SV2A proteins?

In the setting of anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, which of the following medications functions as a direct Factor Xa inhibitor?

Which medication, indicated for the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B infection, is a nucleoside analogue that inhibits viral DNA polymerase?

A medication used to prevent organ transplant rejection that inhibits calcineurin, thereby reducing IL-2 production and T-cell activation is:

What is the mechanism of action of Prazosin when used in the management of hypertension?

Which of the following is an anti-VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) medication used in the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration 'AMD'?

A patient diagnosed with Clostridium difficile infection is likely to benefit from which of the following antibiotics, known for its specificity to the gut and minimal systemic absorption?

What is the mechanism of action of Allopurinol in the treatment of gout?

Which medication, used in the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), functions by trapping immune cells in lymph nodes, preventing them from crossing the blood-brain barrier?

Which of the following is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 'COPD' to decrease inflammation and relax airway smooth muscles?