Drug Classes Flashcards

Question

**Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts** are known as \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Enzymes B. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents C. Vitamins D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

Answer 1

**Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts** are known as \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Enzymes B. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents **C. Vitamins** D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

Answer 2

**Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on** are known as \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ **A. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents** B. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations C. Autonomic drugs D. Anti-infectives

Answer 3

**Miscellaneous therapeutic agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone **B. Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on** C. Drugs that control pain D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

Answer 4

**Vitamins** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion B. Usually digestive enzymes needed for the proper digestion of fats and food **C. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts** D. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

Answer 5

**Smooth muscle relaxants** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens C. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone **D. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone**

Answer 6

**Skin and mucous membrane agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that control or treat allergies B. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma **C. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on** D. Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions

Answer 7

**Serums, toxoids, and vaccines** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that are used to treat cancer **B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens** C. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics D. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

Answer 8

**Oxytocics** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system B. Medications that prevent pregnancy C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis **D. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding**

Answer 9

**Hormones and synthetic substitutes** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ **A. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone** B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens C. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts D. Usually digestive enzymes needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

Answer 10

**Gastrointestinal drugs** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that stop vomiting B. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts **C. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers** D. Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems

Answer 11

**Ophthalmic, optic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts **B. Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions** C. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens D. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

Answer 12

**Respiratory tract agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles B. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system C. Drugs used in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat for treating local conditions **D. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma**

Answer 13

**Enzymes** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers B. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts **C. Usually digestive, compounds needed for the proper digestion of fats and food** D. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

Answer 14

**Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system **B. Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal values** C. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding D. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

Answer 15

**Diagnostic agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that are used to treat cancer B. Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal value **C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis** D. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

Answer 16

**Dental agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma B. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis C. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics **D. Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems**

Answer 17

**Contraceptives (foams, devices)** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ **A. Medications that prevent pregnancy** B. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma C. Drugs that control or treat allergies D. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

Answer 18

**Central nervous system agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens C. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma **D. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles**

Answer 19

**Cardiovascular drugs** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis **B. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system** C. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

Answer 20

**Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations **B. Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion** C. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system D. Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells, blood plasma, or platelets

Answer 21

**Blood derivatives** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Medications that prevent pregnancy B. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone **C. Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells, blood plasma, or platelets** D. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

Answer 22

**Autonomic drugs** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs used in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat for treating local conditions B. Drugs that are used to treat cancer **C. Agents that stimulate or suppress the nervous system** D. Drugs that control or treat allergies

Answer 23

**Antiemetics** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ **A. Drugs that stop vomiting** B. Drugs that control or treat allergies C. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system D. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

Answer 24

**Antineoplastic agents** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone B. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on C. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep **D. Drugs that are used to treat cancer**

Answer 25

**Anti-infectives** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system B. Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis **D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics**

Answer 26

**Antihistamines** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that control pain B. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep **C. Drugs that control or treat allergies** D. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

Answer 27

**Anesthetics** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ **A. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep** B. Drugs that control pain C. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding D. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

Answer 28

**Analgesics** are \_\_\_\_\_. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ A. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep **B. Drugs that control pain** C. Drugs that control or treat allergies D. Drugs that stop vomiting

Drug Classes Flashcards

Match each drug class with the correct description.