Drug classes

Question 1

Ace inhibitors

Answer 1

Pril

Antihypertensive drugs, lower blood pressure and make the heart beat more efficiently

Question 2

Alpha blockers

Answer 2

Zosin

Lower blood pressure

Question 3

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Answer 3

Sartan

Lower blood pressure

Question 4

Class 2 calcium antagonists

Answer 4

Ipine

Lower blood pressure and treat angina

Question 5

Beta blockers

Answer 5

Olol

Lower blood pressure and treat angina and anxiety

Question 6

Paracetamol

Answer 6

Mol

Painkillers that also have an anti-pyretic effect

Question 7

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Answer 7

Fen

Anti inflammatory painkillers that work by reducing prostaglandin leaves

Question 8

Phenothiazines.

Answer 8

Zine

Antipsychotic drugs that also treat nausea and vomiting

Question 9

Anti histamines

Answer 9

Zine

Treat allergic reactions and nausea and vomiting

Question 10

5HT3 antagonists

Answer 10

Setron

Treat sever nausea and vomiting

Question 11

H2 blockers

Answer 11

Idine

Treat oesophageal reflux, dyspepsia and gastric ulcers

Question 12

Proton pump inhibitors

Answer 12

Prazole

Treat or prevent gastric ulcers

Question 13

Antibiotics

Answer 13

Cillin or cin

Question 14

Benzodiazepines

Answer 14

Zepam

Reduce anxiety and can be used for insomnia

Question 15

Bisphosphonates

Answer 15

Dronate

Treat osteoporosis and lower elevated serum calcium levels