Chapter 8 - Common Drugs

Question 1

Adrenergics

Answer 1

Mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress, bronchospams, allergic reactions, hypotension

Question 2

Analgesics

Answer 2

Alleviate pain. Can be narcotic or nonnarcotic

Question 3

Anesthetics

Answer 3

Reduce or eliminate sensation

Question 4

Anticoagulants

Answer 4

Prevents coagulation and formation of blood clots

Question 5

Anticonvulsants

Answer 5

Suppress or reduce number and/or intensity of seizures

Question 6

Antidiabetics

Answer 6

Prevent or alleviate diabetes

Question 7

Antiemetics

Answer 7

Relieve symptoms of nausea and prevent vomiting

Question 8

Antihistamines

Answer 8

Prevent responses mediated by histamines. Allergic and inflammatory response

Question 9

Antihypertensives

Answer 9

Lower blood pressure

Question 10

Antiinflammatory

Answer 10

Counteract inflammation and swelling

Question 11

Antiinfective

Answer 11

Kill or prevent the growth of infectious organisms

Question 12

Antineoplastics

Answer 12

Destroy cancer cells

Question 13

Cardiac drugs

Answer 13

Act on the heart

Question 14

Antiarrhythmics

Answer 14

Correct or prevent abnormalities of heart rhythm

Question 15

Beta-adrenergic blockers

Answer 15

Inhibit sympathetic nervous system. Reduce rate and force of heart contractions

Question 16

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 16

Dilate coronary arteries, slow heart rate, reduce contractions

Question 17

Hypolipidemics

Answer 17

Lower cholesterol

Question 18

Nitrates

Answer 18

Dilate coronary arteries and reduce hearts workload

Question 19

CNS stimulants

Answer 19

Stimulate the central nervous system

Question 20

Diuretics

Answer 20

Promote excretion of water, sodium, and other electrolytes by the kidney. Used to reduce edema and blood pressure.

Question 21

Gastrointestinal drugs

Answer 21

Act on the digestive tracts

Question 22

Sedatives / hypnotics

Answer 22

Induce relaxation and sleep