Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) Practice Exam

What is an example of an antihypertensive medication?

1. Inderal

2. Calan

3. Codeine

4. Albuterol

The correct answer is: Calan

Inderal is indeed an example of an antihypertensive medication. This medication, which is a brand name for propranolol, belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. Beta-blockers work by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart and blood vessels, which helps to decrease heart rate and lower blood pressure. They are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, as well as heart-related conditions such as angina and heart rhythm disorders. Calan, also known as verapamil, is another valid example of an antihypertensive medication, as it is a calcium channel blocker that helps to reduce blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. However, if you selected Calan as the answer, it could be considered correct in the context of the question about antihypertensive medications, as both Inderal and Calan are used to manage hypertension. Codeine, on the other hand, is an opioid medication primarily used for pain relief and cough suppression, and it does not play a role in managing blood pressure. Albuterol is a bronchodilator used primarily to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs; it does not have antihy