Drug Classification pt. 2

Question 1

Antidote

Answer 1

Neutralizes a poison or counteracts its effects

Question 2

Antiemetic

Answer 2

Drugs that treat the urge to vomit

Question 3

Antiepileptic

Answer 3

Prevents epileptic seizures

Question 4

Antiflatulent

Answer 4

Reduces gastrointestinal gas

Question 5

Antifungal

Answer 5

Destroys fungi or inhibits its growth. Eradicates or suppresses fungi

Question 6

Antigout

Answer 6

Drugs used in the treatment of the inflammatory joint condition, Gout

Question 7

Antihemophilic

Answer 7

Allows blood to clot for the treatment of a clotting disorder

Question 8

Antihistamine

Answer 8

For treatment of allergies. Drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction

Question 9

Antihyperlipidemic

Answer 9

Drugs used to lower high levels of cholesterol

Question 10

Antihypertensive

Answer 10

Used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood pressure

Question 11

Anti-Infective

Answer 11

Used to treat disease produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites. Kills microorganisms and sterilizes wounds

Question 12

Anti-Inflammatory

Answer 12

Reduces inflammation

Question 13

Antimigraine

Answer 13

Used to treat migraine headaches

Question 14

Antineoplastic

Answer 14

Attacks and destroys malignant cells

Question 15

Anti-Parkinson’s

Answer 15

Used to treat Parkinson’s disease

Question 16

Antiplatelet

Answer 16

Prevents clotting

Question 17

Antiprotozoal

Answer 17

Destroys Protozoa

Question 18

Antipruritic

Answer 18

Suppresses itching

Question 19

Antipsychotic

Answer 19

Reduces symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders. Primary indication for use is schizophrenia

Question 20

Antipyretic

Answer 20

Reduces fever

Question 21

Antiretroviral

Answer 21

Attacks any virus or the family Retroviridae

Question 22

Antispasmodic

Answer 22

Prevents or alleviates muscles cramps