Drug Categories 1

Question 0

analgesic (narcotic)

Answer 0

suppresses severe pain, can produce dependency

Question 1

analgesic

Answer 1

suppresses pain without sedation

Question 2

anesthetic

Answer 2

suppresses pain and voluntary muscle control by inducing unconsciousness

Question 3

antacid

Answer 3

neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the GI tract

Question 4

antibiotic/antibacterial

Answer 4

used to treat infections by killing pathogenic bacteria

Question 5

antianxiety

Answer 5

used to relieve anxiety, tension, nervousness

Question 6

antiarrhythmic

Answer 6

increases force and efficiency of heartbear

Question 7

anticoagulants

Answer 7

slow the clotting process

Question 8

anticonvulsant

Answer 8

used to prevent seizures

Question 9

antidepressant

Answer 9

produces mood elevations

Question 10

antidiarrheal

Answer 10

reduces diarrhea

Question 11

antiemetic

Answer 11

reduces nausea and prevents vomiting

Question 12

antiepileptic

Answer 12

used to prevent seizures

Question 13

antifungal

Answer 13

used to treat fungal infections

Question 14

antihistamine

Answer 14

used to decrease symptoms of allergic reaction

Question 15

antihypertensive

Answer 15

lowers blood pressure

Question 16

anti-inflammatory analgesics

Answer 16

used to decrease symptoms of inflammation by inhibiting release of prostaglandins

Question 17

antineoplastic

Answer 17

used to treat cancer

Question 18

antipsychotic

Answer 18

used to treat various psychotic disorders

Question 19

antipyretic

Answer 19

reduces fever

Question 20

antispasmodic

Answer 20

used to stop muscle spasms

Question 21

antitussive

Answer 21

suppresses coughing

Question 22

antivertigo

Answer 22

reduces episodes of recurrent vertigo

Question 23

antiviral

Answer 23

used in the treatment of viral infections

Question 24

bronchodilator

Answer 24

dilates the bronchi to increase airflow

Question 25

corticosteroids

Answer 25

used to decrease inflammation

Question 26

decongestant

Answer 26

decreases congestion of the mucous membranes of the sinuses and nose

Question 27

diuretics

Answer 27

used to treat edema and hypertension by causing kidneys to excrete more water

Question 28

expectorant

Answer 28

thins mucous in respiratory tract to make it easier to cough up

Question 29

GI motility modifier

Answer 29

stimulates upper GI tract smooth muscle without increasing acid secretion

Question 30

H2 receptor antagonist

Answer 30

medication that inhibits gastric acid secretion

Question 31

immunosuppressants

Answer 31

used after organ transplants

Question 32

insulins

Answer 32

stimulate carbohydrate metabolism by increasing movement of glucose into the cells

Question 33

laxative

Answer 33

relieves constipation

Question 34

narcotic antagonist

Answer 34

reverses life-threatening respiratory depression due to incorrect narcotic dosage

Question 35

oral hypoglycemic

Answer 35

stimulates insulin secretion

Question 36

parasympatholy

Answer 36

decreases GI motility, spasms, and secretions

Question 37

prophylactic

Answer 37

used before onset of disease or other condition to prevent its occurrence (birth control, flu shot, etc)

Question 38

sedative/hypnotic

Answer 38

produces sleep

Question 39

stimulant

Answer 39

stimulates motor and mental activity

Question 40

topical anesthetic

Answer 40

aid itching, deaden nerve endings, provide local pain relief to skin

Question 41

topical antibacterials

Answer 41

used to clean skin prior to surgery

Question 42

vasodilator

Answer 42

relaxes and dilates smooth muscle of blood vessels to improve blood flow

Question 43

vasopressor

Answer 43

constricts smooth muscle of blood vessels to increase blood pressure