Question

question 23

a pharmacy technician should identify the suffix -pril as associated with which of the following medication classes?

ace inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers (arbs)
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers

Explanation:

Identify the drug class suffix

Using the Pharmacology Suffixes and ACE Inhibitors knowledge points

• The suffix '-pril' is the standard pharmacological naming convention for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril, enalapril, benazepril).
• Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) typically end in '-sartan' (e.g., losartan).
• Beta blockers typically end in '-olol' (e.g., metoprolol).
• Calcium channel blockers often end in '-dipine' (e.g., amlodipine).

Answer:

• ACE inhibitors (Correct answer)
• Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
• Beta blockers
• Calcium channel blockers