Drug Classification pt. 3

Question 1

Antitubercular

Answer 1

Used to fight and treat TB

Question 2

Antitussive

Answer 2

Suppresses coughing

Question 3

Antivertigo

Answer 3

Used to treat dizziness

Question 4

Antiviral

Answer 4

Interferes with virus replication, weakening or abolishing its action

Question 5

Anxiolytic

Answer 5

Reduces anxiety

Question 6

Astringent

Answer 6

Causes contraction locally after topical application

Question 7

Barbiturate

Answer 7

Type of sedative

Question 8

Benzodiazepine

Answer 8

CNS depressing agents with potential for abuse and/or dependence

Question 9

Beta Blocker

Answer 9

Blocks response to beta stimulation, resulting in decrease in heart rate, myocardial contractility, blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand

Question 10

Bronchodilator

Answer 10

Acts to relive bronchospasms, used in the treatment of asthma

Question 11

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 11

Blocker prevents the movement of calcium ions through blocker slow channels. Causes a relaxing of the coronary arty smooth muscle and are used to control fact ventricular rated in patients with arterial flutter and atrial fibrillation. Blocks flow of calcium ions in the heart for treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmia, and hypertension

Question 12

Cardiac Glycoside

Answer 12

Used to treat mild to moderate heart failure

Question 13

Cephalosporin

Answer 13

Inhibits cell wall formation in bacteria

Question 14

Corticosteroid

Answer 14

A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the body’s ability to handle stress, resist infections, relieve inflammation and manages autoimmune disorders

Question 15

Decongestant

Answer 15

Used to cause mucous membrane vasoconstriction, reduction of nasal passages drainage, and relief of stuffiness

Question 16

Diuretic

Answer 16

Increases urine production. Decreases blood pressure by decreasing blood volume by increasing the elimination of salts and water through urination

Question 17

Emetic

Answer 17

Causes vomiting

Question 18

Expectorant

Answer 18

Increases the production of respiratory secretions and decreases irritation caused by dryness in the airways. Increases secretion of the respiratory tract and lowers their viscosity

Question 19

Fluoroquinolone

Answer 19

Inhibits DNA coiling and replication in bacteria causing DNA breakage and cell death

Question 20

Gastrointestinal (GI) Agents

Answer 20

Used to treat disorders of the stomach and/or intestines

Question 21

GI Stimulant

Answer 21

Used to increase the speed of gastric emptying and reduce esophageal sphincter pressure

Question 22

H2 Antihistamine

Answer 22

Affects the cells of the gastrointestinal tract