5-3

Question 1

antibiotics

Answer 1

antimicrobial agents that kill or inhibit microbes (bacteria) and are used to treat infections

Question 2

bronchodilator

Answer 2

drugs that relax the smooth muscle of the bronchial tree, making breathing easier

Question 3

vasodilators

Answer 3

drugs that dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow, increase oxygen delivery or reduce blood pressure

Question 4

antiemetics

Answer 4

drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting (emesis)

Question 5

corticosteroids/steroids

Answer 5

anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce inflammation and swelling, itching or allergic reactions

Question 6

antitussives

Answer 6

drugs that suppress the cough center in the Bain and prevent or reduce coughing; cough suppressants

Question 7

anticoagulants

Answer 7

drugs that prevent blood clots (thrombi) “blood thinners’

Question 8

antacids

Answer 8

drugs that buffer, neutralize or absorb hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Question 9

antidiarrheals

Answer 9

drugs that relieve the symptoms of diarrhea

Question 10

decongestant

Answer 10

drugs that cause vasoconstriction of the nasal mucosa and reduce sinus and nasal congestion

Question 11

antihistamines

Answer 11

drugs that compete with histamine receptor sites. They reduce allergy symptoms like runny nose, itching, watery eyes, sneezing, hives, etc.

Question 12

Expectorants

Answer 12

drugs that liquefy mucus to promote easier removal of mucous from the lungs

Question 13

Laxative/stool softeners

Answer 13

drugs that soften stools and/or loosen the bowels to allow for easier bowel movements

Question 14

Mucolytic agents

Answer 14

drugs that reduce the stickiness and thickness of pulmonary secretions helping remove mucus in the lungs