common drug groups

Question 1

anticonvulsants

Answer 1

control seizure activity

Question 2

analgesics

Answer 2

provide pain relief, mild to severe

Question 3

antihypertensives

Answer 3

lower blood pressure

Question 4

diuretics

Answer 4

receive fluid retention by increasing urine output

Question 5

antispasmodics

Answer 5

muscle relaxants for spasm

Question 6

bronchodilators

Answer 6

relieve breathing difficulties, eg. asthma. some open airways, others relieve inflammation

Question 7

antidepressants

Answer 7

used to treat depression

Question 8

antibiotics

Answer 8

treat infections caused by bacteria

Question 9

laxatives aperients

Answer 9

used in the management of constipation

Question 10

antihistamines

Answer 10

treat allergy symptoms

Question 11

sedatives

Answer 11

used to induce sleep

Question 12

oral antidiabetics

Answer 12

lowers blood glucose levels in people not requiring insulin

Question 13

antifungals

Answer 13

used to treat fungal infections orally/topically.

Question 14

antacids

Answer 14

neutralize stomach acids

Question 15

heat preparations

Answer 15

varied actions to regulate strength and rate of heartbeat