Definitions of Selected Drug Categories

Question 1

Induce an abortion

Answer 1

Abortifacient

Question 2

Removes an external layer

Answer 2

Abradant

Question 3

Takes up other chemicals into its substance

Answer 3

Absorbent

Question 4

Lowers the internal body pH useful for patients with systemic alkalosis

Answer 4

Acidifier, Systemic

Question 5

Lowers internal body pH of renal filtrate and urine

Answer 5

Acidifier, Urinary

Question 6

Activates organs innervated by the sympathetic nervous system

Answer 6

Adrenergic

Question 7

Adrenal cortex hormone that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflamatory response

Answer 7

Adrenocorticosteroid, Anti- Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid)

Question 8

Adrenal cortex hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the body

Answer 8

Adrenocorticosteroid, Salt-Regulating (Mineralocorticoid)

Question 9

Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoid

Answer 9

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 10

Binds other chemicals onto its surface

Answer 10

Adsorbent

Question 11

Reacts and activates physiological receptors and induces the associated biologic response

Answer 11

Agonist

Question 12

Alters physiology so that unpleasant symptoms follow ingestion of ethanol-containing products

Answer 12

Alcohol-Abuse Deterrent

Question 13

Blocks the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid

Answer 13

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor

Question 14

Raises the internal body pH useful to patients with systemic alkalosis

Answer 14

Alkalinizer, Systemic

Question 15

Antineoplastic drug that attacks malignant cells by reacting covalently with their DNA

Answer 15

Alkylating Agent

Question 16

Blocks the digestion of carbohydrates into simple sugar that will increase blood sugar levels

Answer 16

Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor

Question 17

Activates sympathetic nervous system alpha receptors, INDUCE VASOCONSTRICTION

Answer 17

Alpha Receptor Agonist

Question 18

Reacts asymptomatically with sympathetic nervous system alpha receptors and prevents their endogenous activation, INDUCE VASODILATION

Answer 18

Alpha Receptor Antagonist

Question 19

Decreases the levels of available 5a-reductase prior to testosterone’s binding with the enzyme, reducing levels of DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE

Answer 19

Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

Question 20

Treat amoebozoa infections

Answer 20

Amebicide

Question 21

Treat catabolic disorders

Answer 21

Anabolic Steroid

Question 22

CNS stimulant used to stimulate respiration during severe CNS depression

Answer 22

Analeptic

Question 23

Suppresses pain perception without inducing unconsciousness

Answer 23

Analgesic

Question 24

Stimulates and maintains male reproductive function and sex characteristics

Answer 24

Androgen

Question 25

Eliminates pain perception by inducing unconsciousness

Answer 25

Anesthetic, General

Question 26

Eliminates pain perception in a limited body area by local action on sensory nerves

Answer 26

Anesthetic, Local

Question 27

A local anesthetic that is effective upon application to mucous membrane

Answer 27

Anesthetic, Topical

Question 28

Inhibits biotransformation to angiotensin I into vasocontricting angiotensin II, used to treat hypertension

Answer 28

Agiontensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE INHIBITOR)

Question 29

Acts on the brain to reduce appetite

Answer 29

Anorexiant

Question 30

Supresses appetite, elevates mood

Answer 30

Anorexic

Question 31

Neutralizes excess gastric acid

Answer 31

Antacid

Question 32

Reacts asymptomatically with physiological receptors and prevents their endogenous activation

Answer 32

Antagonist

Question 33

Eradicates intestinal infestation

Answer 33

Anthelmintic

Question 34

Combats lesions of acne vulgaris

Answer 34

Antiacne Agent

Question 35

Inhibits response to sympathetic nerve impulses

Answer 35

Antiadrenergic

Question 36

Kills/Inhibits protozoan parasites such as entemoeba hystolitica

Answer 36

Antiamebic

Question 37

Inhibits response to androgenic hormones

Answer 37

Antiandrogen

Question 38

Treat anemia

Answer 38

Antianemic