Question

amlodipine is prescribed to manage which condition, and what type of drug is it?
○ a diuretic for managing swelling
○ a calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure
○ a beta-blocker for irregular heart rhythms
○ a nitrate for chest pain

question 13
1 point
sitagliptin is a part of which of the following classes of medication?
○ thiazolidinedione
○ sulfonylurea
○ dpp-4 inhibitor
○ biguanide

Explanation:

For the first question: Amlodipine works by blocking calcium channels in blood vessels, relaxing them to lower blood pressure, which classifies it as a calcium channel blocker.
For the second question: Sitagliptin inhibits the DPP-4 enzyme, which helps regulate blood glucose, placing it in the DPP-4 inhibitor class.

Answer:

1. A calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure
2. DPP-4 Inhibitor