Common Therapeutic Drug Classifications

Question 1

analgesic

Answer 1

drug that relieves pain

Question 2

antianginal

Answer 2

drug that dilates coronary arteries, restoring oxygen to tissues to relieve chest pain

Question 3

antianxiety (anxiolytic) agent

Answer 3

drug to reduce anxiety

Question 4

antibiotic

Answer 4

drug that kills or inhibit microorganism growth

Question 5

anticoagulant

Answer 5

drug that prevents blood clotting

Question 6

antidiabetic

Answer 6

agent used to control blood sugar levels

Question 7

antidepressant

Answer 7

agent that counteracts depression

Question 8

antihyperlipidemic

Answer 8

drug that reduces serum fat and cholesterol

Question 9

antihypertensive

Answer 9

drug that lowers blood pressure

Question 10

antiinflammatory

Answer 10

drug that reduces inflammation

Question 11

antipsychotic

Answer 11

psychotropic drugs treats to treat psychosis, especially schizophrenia

Question 12

bronchodilator

Answer 12

drug that dilates the muscular walls of the bronchi

Question 13

diuretic

Answer 13

drug that increases urine secretion, common for hypertension treatment

Question 14

hypnotic

Answer 14

agent that induces sleep

Question 15

hypoglycemic (antihyperglycemic)

Answer 15

drug that lowers blood glucose level

Question 16

psychotropic drug

Answer 16

medication capable of affecting mind/emotions/behavior, for mental illness