A patient is administered amoxicillin (Amoxil). The generic name of this medication indicates that it belongs to which drug group?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B) Diuretics
C) Penicillins
D) ACE inhibitors
C
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The generic name often indicates the drug group (e.g., drugs with generic names ending in "cillin" are penicillins). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are medications that have antidepressant effects; SSRI is a broad classification, not a generic name. Diuretics are medications that increase urine output; diuretic is a broad classification, not a generic name. ACE inhibitor is the broad classification for the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, not the generic name.
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