Drug Classification/Description - Nervous System

Question 1

Opioid Analgesics

Answer 1

Management of moderate to severe pain

Question 2

Narcotic Analgesics

Answer 2

Management of moderate to severe pain

Question 3

Non-Opioid Analgesics/Antipyretics

Answer 3

Management of mild to moderate pain and may also be used as an antipyretic

Question 4

Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics

Answer 4

Management of joint pain in conditions such as rheumatoid, arthritis, and osteoarthritis

Question 5

Anit-Convulsants

Answer 5

Management of seizures

Question 6

Anti-Alzheimer’s Agents

Answer 6

Treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Question 7

Anti-Parkinson Agents

Answer 7

Management of Parkinson’s disease. Helps control tremors, muscle weakness and rigidity

Question 8

Anti-Anxiety Agents

Answer 8

Used to decrease or relieve anxiety or tension

Question 9

Anti-Psychotics

Answer 9

Used to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders

Question 10

Anti-Depressants

Answer 10

Used in the management of depression

Question 11

Local Anesthetics

Answer 11

Used to numb a small area of the body by “deadening” the nerves in that area