Question

a pharmacy technician should recognize that sitagliptin (januvia) is a part of which of the following classes of medication?○ sulfonylurea○ dpp-4 inhibitor○ thiazolidinedione○ biguanidequestion 261 pointwhich medication class is commonly used for patients with allergies?○ ventolin○ flovent○ spiriva○ antihistamines

Explanation:

1. Sitagliptin (Januvia) is classified as a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, a medication class used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin release and reducing glucagon levels.
2. Antihistamines are the primary medication class for managing allergies; they block histamine, the chemical responsible for allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, and swelling. The other options are respiratory medications for asthma/COPD, not allergies.

Answer:

1. B. DPP-4 Inhibitor
2. D. Antihistamines