chapter 3 general classifications of drugs

Question 1

Analeptic drugs:

Answer 1

stimulate the respiratory system

Question 2

Anorexiants:

Answer 2

suppress appetite

Question 3

Amphetamines:

Answer 3

CNS stimulator, they are high dependence cause euphoria and wakefulness

Question 4

action for Anticonvulsants and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs

Answer 4

•Decrease the excitation of the of neurons•decrease tremors in parkinsonism

Question 5

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Answer 5

Dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Question 6

Sedatives

Answer 6

is a drug which induces relaxation

Question 7

Hypnotic

Answer 7

is a drug which induces sleep

Question 8

Antipsychotic drugs:

Answer 8

is given to patients which loss contact with reality

Question 9

Salicylates

Answer 9

they relive pain and are antipyretic

Question 10

Nonacylated analgesics:

Answer 10

Tylenol

Question 11

Narcotic analgesics

Answer 11

they are controlled substances (opium, morphine)

Question 12

Antiemetic and Antivertigo Drugs

Answer 12

They depress the sensitivity of vestibular apparatus used as prophylaxis

Question 13

adrenergic blocking drugs:

Answer 13

They vasodilate vessels used in hypertension.

Question 14

adrenergic blocking drugs:

Answer 14

decrease the heart rate

Question 15

Cholinergic Drugs

Answer 15

hey are used to treat glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, and urinary retention

Question 16

Antihistaminic:

Answer 16

They block histamine receptors decreasing the allergic effect

Question 17

Decongestants:

Answer 17

they cause vasoconstriction

Question 18

Antitussive:

Answer 18

decrease cough

Question 19

Mucolytics and expectorants:

Answer 19

loosens secretions and removing secretions

Question 20

Class 1-A drugs:

Answer 20

Depress myocardial excitability.

Question 21

Class 1-B drugs:

Answer 21

Increase the threshold of contraction

Question 22

Class 1-c drugs:

Answer 22

slowing conduction in all parts of the heart

Question 23

Class II :

Answer 23

Block the β-receptors thus decreasing heart rate

Question 24

Class III:

Answer 24

increase the repolarization on the nerve cell membrane so decreasing the heart rate

Question 25

Nitrates:

Answer 25

Direct action on smooth muscles causing the muscles to relax

Question 26

Bile acid sequestrants:

Answer 26

bind to bile acids in the GIT decreasing their action

Question 27

HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (Statins):

Answer 27

they inhibit the enzyme which is a catalyst in cholesterol synthesis

Question 28

Fibric acid derivatives:

Answer 28

stimulate the liver to breakdown LDL, increase the catabolism of triglycerides.

Question 29

Anticoagulants:

Answer 29

depletion of prothrombin

Question 30

Thrombolytic drugs:

Answer 30

they dissolve the thrombus