Drug Classes

Question 1

A.C.E. Inhibitor

Answer 1

Name: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

Function: Limits high BP and vasoconstriction

How: Block conversion from Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

Question 2

A.2.R.B.

Answer 2

Name: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

Function: Limits Vasoconstriction

How: Blocks Angiotensin II enzymes from receptor sites

Question 3

Anti-Biotics

Answer 3

Name: Antibiotics (additional drug classes)

Function: Inhibit reproduction of new bacterial cells

Question 4

Anti-Convulsants

Answer 4

Name: Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Epileptic, Anti-Seizure

Function: Suppress rapid firing of neurons

Question 5

Anti-Diabetic

Answer 5

Name: Anti-Diabetic, Sulfonylureas

Function: Lower blood glucose levels

Special: Only used to treat Type II Diabetes

Question 6

Benzodiazepines

Answer 6

Name: Benzodiazepine, Benzos

Function: Anti-anxiety, muscle relaxant, sedative, hypnotic

Question 7

B1 Beta Blockers

Answer 7

Name: Beta Blockers, Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents

Function: Block adrenaline receptors

Question 8

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 8

Name: Calcium Channel Blockers

Function: Block calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels

Question 9

Diuretics

Answer 9

Name: Diuretics

Function: Treat hypertension

How: Promote evacuation of water from body which reduces stress on CV system

Question 10

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Answer 10

Name: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor, Statins

Function: Inhibit cholesterol production

Question 11

N.S.A.I.D.

Answer 11

Name: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Function: Pain killer, fever reducer, reduces inflammation

Other: Non-narcotic, OTC

Question 12

Opioid

Answer 12

Name: Opioid

Function: Analgesic
decrease pain perception, increase pain tolerance

Question 13

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Answer 13

Name: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Function: Reduce gastric acid production

How: Inhibit gastric proton pump

Question 14

S.S.R.I

Answer 14

Name: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Function: Anti-Depressant, Increases Serotonin Level

How: Inhibit re-absorption by pre-synaptic cell