Drug Classes

Question 1

ACE Inhibitor

Answer 1

Dilates blood vessels which increases the amount of blood your heart pumps & lowers BP. Raises blood flow, which lowers heart’s workload.

Question 2

A.2.R.B.

Answer 2

Block Angiotensin 2 enzymes from specific receptor sites dilating blood vessels to decrease BP.

Question 3

Anti-Convulsants

Answer 3

Anti-Convulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain). AKA Anti-epileptic drugs & Anti-Seizure drugs.

Question 4

Anti-Diabetics / Sulfonylureas

Answer 4

Lower glucose levels in the blood. They are only used to treat Type II Diabetes.

Question 5

B2 Receptor Agonist

Answer 5

Cause dilation of bronchial passages, vasodilation in muscle and liver, relaxation of uterine muscle, and release of insulin. Used to treat asthma & COPD.

Question 6

Benzodiazepines

Answer 6

Used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics.

Question 7

Beta Blockers (B1)

Answer 7

Block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a “Fight or flight” response, which would cause actions in the heart.

Question 8

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 8

Block calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart.

Question 9

Diuretics

Answer 9

Treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.

Question 10

H2 blockers

Answer 10

Reduce the amount of acid produced by the cells in the lining of the stomach

Question 11

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (STATINS)

Answer 11

Inhibit the body’s cholesterol production

Question 12

NSAID

Answer 12

Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are commonly used as pain killers and Fever Reducers. They are non-narcotic and can be sold OTC.

Question 13

Opioid

Answer 13

Provide an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increase pain tolerance

Question 14

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Answer 14

Decrease platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation

Question 15

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Answer 15

Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production

Question 16

S.S.R.I

Answer 16

Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors increase the body’s Seratonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the Presynaptic cell. AKA Anti-Depressant

Question 17

Steroid

Answer 17

Used to relieve swelling and inflammation