Appendix A (C)

Question 1

– an antianginal drug that acts by impairing the function of transmembrane calcium channels of vascular smooth muscle cells
– verapamil

Answer 1

Calcium Channel Blocker

Question 2

– drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, the therapeutic effects of which are diuresis and reduced formation of intraocular fluid
– acetazolamide

Answer 2

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Question 3

– drug that depresses myocardial function
– useful in treating cardiac arrhythmias
–procainamide

Answer 3

Cardiac Depressant, Antiarrythmic

Question 4

– a plant principle derived from Digitalis purpurea and related species, with cardiotonic action

– Digoxin

Answer 4

Cardiac Glycoside

Question 5

– drug that increases myocardial contractile force
– useful in treating congestive heart failure
– digoxin

Answer 5

Cardiotonic

Question 6

• drug that inhibits the biosynthesis of catecholamine neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine
• metyrosine

Answer 6

Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitor

Question 7

– drug that promotes defecation, usually considered stronger in action than a laxative
- bisacodyl

Answer 7

Cathartic

Question 8

– a topical drug that destroys tissue on contact; useful in removing skin lesions
– toughened silver nitrate

Answer 8

Caustic

Question 9

• agent that “burns” off a part of the body to remove or close it off - silver nitrate

Answer 9

Cauterizing Agent

Question 10

– drug that produces its therapeutic effect by action on the CNS, usually designated by the type of therapeutic action
– sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, etc.

Answer 10

Centrally Acting Drug

Question 11

– an antimicrobial drug that contains the cephalosporin moiety in its chemical structure
– cefotaxime; cefdinir

Answer 11

Cephalosporin

Question 12

– a complexing agent that binds metal ions into stable ring structures (chelates)
– it is useful in treating poisoning
– edetate calcium disodium –> chelating agent for lead

Answer 12

Chelating Agent

Question 13

– drug that promotes dissolution of gallstones

– ursodeoxycholic acid

Answer 13

Cholelitholytic

Question 14

– drug that increase bile secretion by the liver

– dehydrocholic acid

Answer 14

Choleretic

Question 15

– drug that activates organs innervated by the parasympathomimetic drug

– neostigmine, systemic cholinergic
– pilocarpne, ophthalmic cholinergic

Answer 15

Cholinergic

Question 16

– drug containing gold

– it is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 16

Chrysotherapeutic

Question 17

– substance that causes blood or another liquid to coagulate or turn into gel like
– hemostatic, systemic

Answer 17

Coagulant

Question 18

– an orally administered drug that prevents conception
– Currently available oral contraceptives are for use by females
– norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets

Answer 18

Contraceptive, Oral

Question 19

– a spermicidal agent used topically in the vagina to prevent contraception
– nonoxynol 9

Answer 19

Contraceptive, Topical

Question 20

– topically administered drugs that prevent contraception

– norelgestromin/ ethinyl estradiol

Answer 20

Contraceptive, Transdermal

Question 21

– intravaginal ring inserted releasing drugs that prevent contraception
– etonogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol

Answer 21

Contraceptive, Vaginal

Question 22

– agent that includes the steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex
– it includes cortisol (hydrocortisone) and others

Answer 22

Corticosteroid

Question 23

– an anticholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce paralysis of accommodation (cycloplegia) and dilation of the pupil (cyclopentolate)

Answer 23

Cycloplegic