B. Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of
the best answer.
1. An Antipyretic is a substance that reduces fever. Which of the following is
an Antipyretic drug?
A. Azithromycin B. Loperamide C. Morphine D. Xanax
2. Which of the following is TRUE about Analgesics?
A. They are known as pain relievers.
B. They are known as sleeping drugs.
C. They are drugs used to treat cancer.
D. They are drugs used to treat infections.
3. Medicine can be categorized in a number of ways and one of the
categories of medicine is Vitamins. Which of the following is NOT TRUE
about Vitamins?
A. They are vital for life.
B. They convert food into energy.
C. They regulate the repair of body cells.
D. They help prevent deficiency diseases.
4. Carlo was a grade 9 student who went to the school clinic to ask for
medicine because he had a mild fever. What medication should the nurse
give to alleviate Carlo’s body pain?
A. Azithromycin B. Neozep C. Paracetamol D. Solmux
5. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high
blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Which of the following drug
categories does Amlodipine belong to?
A. Antiarrhythmics C. Antidepressants
B. Antihypertensives D. Antiemetics