Drug Classification

Question 1

drug classification of acetaminophen with codeine

Answer 1

codeine: opioid agonist, antitussive
acetaminophen: non-opioid analgesic, antipyretic

Question 2

drug classification of albuterol (salbutamol)

Answer 2

bronchodilator

adrenergic

Question 3

drug classification of amlodipine

Answer 3

antihypertensive

calcium channel blocker

Question 4

drug classification of acetylsalicylic acid

Answer 4

anti-pyretic

non-opioid analgesic

salicylate

Question 5

drug classification of atorvastatin

Answer 5

lipid-lowering agent

HMG COA reductase inhibitor

Question 6

drug classification of budesonide (pulmicort)

Answer 6

corticosteroid

steroidal anti-inflammatory

Question 7

drug classification of cefazolin (ancef)

Answer 7

anti-infective

first generation cephalosporin

Question 8

drug classification of ceftriaxone

Answer 8

anti-infective

third generation cephalosporin

Question 9

drug classification of ciprofloxican

Answer 9

anti-infective

fluroquinolone

Question 10

drug classification of digoxin

Answer 10

anti-arrhythmic

inotropic

digitalis glycoside

Question 11

drug classification of diltiazem

Answer 11

antianginal

antiarrhythmic

antihypertensive

calcium channel blocker

Question 12

drug classification of dimenhydrinate

Answer 12

anti-emetic

antihistamine

Question 13

drug classification of diphenhydramine

Answer 13

allergy, cough and cold remedy

antihistamine

antitussive

Question 14

drug classification of enoxaparin (lovenox)

Answer 14

anticoagulant

antithrombotic

low molecular weight heparin

Question 15

drug classification of fentanyl patch

Answer 15

opioid analgesic

opioid agonist

analgesic adjunct

Question 16

drug classification of fluoxetine

Answer 16

antidepressant

SSRI

Question 17

drug classification of flucticasone (flovent)

Answer 17

steroidal anti-inflammatory

corticosteroid

Question 18

drug classification of furosemide

Answer 18

loop diuretic

Question 19

drug classification of gabapentin

Answer 19

analgesic adjunct

therapeutic anticonvulsant

mood stabilizer

Question 20

drug classification of heparin

Answer 20

anticoagulant

antithrombotic

Question 21

drug classification of humulin r

Answer 21

antidiabetic

hormone

pancreatic

Question 22

drug classification of humulin n

Answer 22

antidiabetic

hormone

pancreatic

Question 23

drug classification of hydromorphone (dilaudid)

Answer 23

opioid agonist

Question 24

drug classification of ibuprofen

Answer 24

antipyretic

antirheumatic

non-opioid analgesic

NSAID

Question 25

drug classification of insulin glargine (lantus)

Answer 25

hormone

pancreatic

Question 26

drug classification of levothyroxine

Answer 26

hormone

thyroid preparations

Question 27

drug classification of lispro

Answer 27

lispro = humalog

antidiabetic

hormone

pancreatic

Question 28

drug classification of lorazepam

Answer 28

analgesic adjunct

antianxiety agent

sedative

hypnotic

Benzodiazepine

Question 29

drug classification of magnesium sulfate

Answer 29

mineral and electrolyte replacement/supplement

Question 30

drug classification of meropenem

Answer 30

anti-infective

carbapenems

Question 31

drug classification of metformin

Answer 31

antidiabetic

biguanide

Question 32

drug classification of metoprolol

Answer 32

antianginals

antihypertensive

beta blocker

Question 33

drug classification of metronidazole (flagyl)

Answer 33

anti-infective

antiprotozoal

antiulcer agent

Question 34

drug classification of morphine

Answer 34

opioid analgesic

Question 35

drug classification of naproxen

Answer 35

non-opioid analgesic

antipyretic

NSAID

Question 36

drug classification of nitroglycerin

Answer 36

antianginal

nitrate

Question 37

drug classification of ondansetron

Answer 37

antiemetic

5 HT3 antagonist

Question 38

drug classification of oxycodone

Answer 38

opioid analgesic

opioid agonist

opioid agonist nonopioid analgesic combinaion

Question 39

drug classification of pantoprazole

Answer 39

antiulcer agent

proton pump inhibitor

Question 40

drug classification of penicillin g

Answer 40

anti-infective

penicillin

Question 41

drug classification of perinodpril

Answer 41

antihypertensive

ACE inhibitor

Question 42

drug classification of phenobarbitol

Answer 42

anticonvulsant

sedative

hypnotic

barbituate

Question 43

drug classification of phenytoin (dilantin)

Answer 43

antiarrhythmic

anticonvulsant

hydantoin

Question 44

drug classification of potassium chloride

Answer 44

mineral and electrolyte replacement/supplement

Question 45

drug classification of prednisone

Answer 45

steroidal anti-inflammatory

immune modifier

Question 46

drug classification of ramipril

Answer 46

antihypertensive

ACE inhibitor

Question 47

drug classification of rivaroxaban

Answer 47

anticoagulant

antithrombotic

factor xa inhibitor

Question 48

drug classification of spironolactone

Answer 48

diuretic

potassium-sparing diuretic

Question 49

drug classification of tazocin (piptaz)

Answer 49

anti-infective

extended spectrum penicillin

Question 50

drug classification of vancomycin

Answer 50

anti-infective

Question 51

drug classification of warfarin

Answer 51

anticoagulant

coumarin