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Question 1

Anticonvulsant

Answer 1

drugs used to prevent or reduce seizures

Question 2

Sedative

Answer 2

drugs that quiet a person, produce relaxation, and rest

Question 3

Benzodiazepines

Answer 3

drugs that are anxiety-reducing, hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsants

Question 4

Barbituate

Answer 4

drugs that depresses the central nervous system reducing all vital signs, causing sedation or sleep. used to treat seizures, induce sleep, and sedate

Question 5

Tranquilizer

Answer 5

drugs that reduce anxiety, agitation, fear, tension and disturbances of the mind or bring about sleep

Question 6

Opiates/opioids

Answer 6

these are controlled substances that contain opium. Used to reduce pain.

Question 7

beta blockers

Answer 7

drugs that manage abnormal heart rhythms, slow the heart rate and force of contraction, reduce blood pressure

Question 8

Diuretics

Answer 8

drugs that promote the formation and excretion of bring, “fluid pills” reduce edema or swelling and reduce high blood pressure

Question 9

Antianxiety drugs

Answer 9

drugs used to treat or reduce anxiety, or agitation

Question 10

antipsychotics

Answer 10

drugs used to treat mood disorders or depression

Question 11

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)

Answer 11

drugs used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation (swelling) some are also used to prevent blood clotting

Question 12

antidysrhythmics/antiarrhythmics

Answer 12

drugs used to prevent or correct abnormal heart rhythms

Question 13

antianginals

Answer 13

drugs used to treat angina or heart pain

Question 14

carditonic drugs

Answer 14

drugs that improve the action of the heart

Question 15

analgesics

Answer 15

drugs that relieve pain

Question 16

hypnotics

Answer 16

drugs that produce sleep

Question 17

antilipemics/hypolipemics

Answer 17

drugs that reduce cholesterol (or fats or lipids) levels in the blood

Question 18

antihypertensives

Answer 18

drugs that reduce high blood pressure (hypertension)