NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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prefix, suffix-pam or-lam is classified as ____
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Opioids
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Benzodiazepine
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Hypertension
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Depression
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Drugs ending in-pam or-lam are most likely a benzodiazepine, which are used to treat anxiety, and prolonged use may lead to physical dependence. Benzodiazepines include alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).
Detailed explanation-2: -“-Pam” and “-Lam” are usually the two suffixes of benzodiazepines with medications like: Lorazepam (Ativan) Alprazolam (Xanax) Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Detailed explanation-3: -Suffix used in pharmacology to name a barbiturate.
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