Drug Classification

Question 1

Diuretics

Answer 1

-semide
-thiazide
-actone

stop water/electrolyte reabsorption. increased urine leads to lower blood volmue/pressure

Question 2

Beta Blockers

Answer 2

-lol

blocks beta receptors in heart. decrease heart rate/blood pressure

Question 3

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Answer 3

-pril

inhibit conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. lower blood pressure

Question 4

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Answer 4

-sartan

inhibit the binding of Angiotensin II to the Angiotensin II receptor. lower blood pressure

Question 5

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

Answer 5

-dipine

hinder the calcium ion influx. relaxes heart muscle. lower blood pressure

Question 6

Vasodilators

Answer 6

Nitro-

directly dilating the blood vessels to produce rapid and significant reduction in blood pressure. emergency situations

Question 7

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Answer 7

-statin

inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, decreasing the cholesterol production. lowers cholesterol (LDL)

Question 8

Anticoagulants

Answer 8

-arin
-ban/prel

blood thinner. inhibits blood clotting.

Question 9

Antiviral

Answer 9

-vir

Question 10

Antibiotics

Answer 10

-cillin
-mycin
-xacin

Question 11

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Answer 11

-prazole

anti-ulcer drug that reduce stomach acid production