Q- Which one of the following medications is commonly used to treat acute asthma attacks?
A- Atropine
B- Losartan
C- Metformin
D- Salbutamol
D- Salbutamol- It is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle leading to quick relief during an acute asthma attack. The other options do not have a bronchodilator effect.
Q- Which one of the following medications is a non-selective beta blocker?
A- Atenolol
B- Bisoprolol
C- Metoprolol
D- Propranolol
D- Propranolol- It is a non-selective beta blocker that inhibits beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors. It is used in hypertension, angina, and certain types of arrhythmias.
Q- Which one of the following medications is an ACE inhibitor used in hypertension?
A- Amlodipine
B- Enalapril
C- Furosemide
D- Verapamil
B- Enalapril- It is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that lowers blood pressure by reducing the formation of angiotensin II which is a vasoconstrictor. Other options belong to other drug classes.
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