NREMT Paramedic Practice

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What is the pharmacological category associated with the suffix '-pine'?

ACE inhibitors
Antibiotics
Calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers

The correct answer is: Calcium channel blockers

The suffix '-pine' is most commonly associated with a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. This group includes drugs such as amlodipine, nifedipine, and felodipine, which are utilized primarily to treat hypertension and angina. These medications work by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions through L-type calcium channels in the vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation and a decrease in cardiac workload. In contrast, ACE inhibitors typically end in '-pril', antibiotics often have a variety of endings, and beta blockers generally conclude with '-olol.' Understanding these suffixes can help healthcare professionals identify the pharmacological categories of medications and their primary uses, facilitating better patient care and medication management.