Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) Practice Exam

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What is an example of an antihypertensive medication?

Inderal
Calan
Codeine
Albuterol

The correct answer is: Calan

Inderal is an example of an antihypertensive medication, which is used to manage high blood pressure. This medication falls under the class of beta-blockers, which help to reduce heart rate, decrease the heart's workload, and lower blood pressure. Beta-blockers like Inderal are effective in treating hypertension and are often used in patients with a history of heart issues, anxiety, or migraines, as they also have additional therapeutic effects in these areas. Calan, also known as verapamil, is a calcium channel blocker and is another medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure. It functions by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the heart's workload, thus effectively lowering blood pressure. While both medications serve the purpose of treating hypertension, Inderal alone was incorrectly identified as the correct option in the answer. The other medications in the list, Codeine and Albuterol, do not function as antihypertensives. Codeine is an opioid used for pain relief and cough suppression, while Albuterol is a bronchodilator used primarily in the treatment of asthma and other conditions that cause wheezing and shortness of breath. These medicines target very different health issues and have no role in managing blood pressure.