Drug Classification pt. 1

Question 1

ACE Inhibitor

Answer 1

Inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (which is a potent vasoconstrictor), so therefore relaxation of blood vessels occur

Question 2

Aminoglycoside

Answer 2

Used to treat serious infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. Dose to be adjusted according to plasma concentrations in the blood

Question 3

Analgesic

Answer 3

Used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the patient unconscious

Question 4

Anesthetic

Answer 4

Reduces or eliminate pain, general, local or topical

Question 5

Anorexiant

Answer 5

Used to decrease appetite

Question 6

Antacid

Answer 6

Neutralizes excess gastric acid

Question 7

Anthelmintic

Answer 7

Eradicates intestinal worms

Question 8

Anti-acne

Answer 8

Controls acne vulgaris

Question 9

Antianginal

Answer 9

Dilates blood vessels; used to treat angina pectoris, pain in the chest

Question 10

Antianxiety

Answer 10

Used in the treatment of anxiety disorders that do not require excessive sedation

Question 11

Antiarrhythmic

Answer 11

Drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Depresses the action of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm

Question 12

Antiarthritic

Answer 12

Reduces inflammation of joints

Question 13

Antibacterial

Answer 13

Destructive or preventing bacterial growth. Kills bacteria (topical)

Question 14

Antibiotic

Answer 14

Drugs used to destroy microorganisms. Kills bacteria and prevents infections

Question 15

Anticholesterol

Answer 15

Lowers cholesterol

Question 16

Anticholinergic

Answer 16

Drugs that are antagonistic to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers

Question 17

Anticoagulant

Answer 17

Slows clotting of blood to prevent blood clot formation in the treatment of thrombosis and embolism

Question 18

Anticonvulsant

Answer 18

Prevents or arrests seizures

Question 19

Antidepressant

Answer 19

Agent in treating depression. Classified as SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs

Question 20

Antidiabetic

Answer 20

Used to treat diabetes

Question 21

Antidiarrhal

Answer 21

Used to treat diarrhea

Question 22

Antidiuretic

Answer 22

Reduces volume of Urine Production