Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Practice Exam Practice Question

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Procardia is the brand name for nifedipine, a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and angina. Option A, nifedipine, is the correct generic name.

Option B, felodipine, is another calcium channel blocker but is a distinct medication with different properties. Option C, diltiazem, is also a calcium channel blocker but belongs to a different subclass and is used for similar but varied indications. Option D, amlodipine, is yet another calcium channel blocker, used for hypertension and angina, but is not the generic name for Procardia. Each of the incorrect options represents a different drug, highlighting the importance of precise medication identification.