Drug Classifications

Question 1

Analgesics

Answer 1

create a state in which the pain from a painful medical condition is reduced or not felt

Question 2

3 types of Analgesics

Answer 2

Salicylates: mild to moderate pain, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic
Ex- Bayer
NSAIDS: more potent than salicylates, mild to moderate pain, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic
Ex-Advil
Opiate-type: severe pain, addicting
Ex- Morphine

Question 3

Anesthetics

Answer 3

cause an absence of sensation or pain

Question 4

Types of Anesthetics

Answer 4

Local: block pain conduction from local sites, no loss of consciousness
dental work, birth pain, sunburn, etc.
Ex- Novacaine
General: depress the CNS to the level of unconsciousness
surgical. Route: Inhalation or IV
Ex- Valium, Forane, Ultane, etc.

Question 5

Anti-Infectives

Answer 5

treat disease produced by microorganisms such as baceria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasitic worms

Question 6

Types of Anti-Infectives

Answer 6

Antibiotics (Antimicrobials) - attack bacteria
Antivirals - inhibit replicaton of viruses
Antifungals - fungal cell is destroyed as drug prevents cell permeability and nutrition.

Question 7

Antineoplastics

Answer 7

inhibit new growth of cancer cells or neoplasms (new and abnormal tissue growth,often referring to cancer cells)

Question 8

Types of Antineoplastics

Answer 8

Antimetabolites
Alkylating Agents
Plant Alkaloids
Hormones
Anti-tumor Antibiotics
Radioactive Isotopes

Question 9

Beta Blocker

Answer 9

Cardio Agent
“-olol” drugs
reduce the oxygen demands of the heart. treat high blood pressure or arrythmias

Question 10

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 10

Cardio Agent

relax the heart by reducing heart conduction. Treat high blood pressure or arrythmias

Question 11

Diuretics

Answer 11

Cardio Agent

Decrease blood pressure by decreasing blood volume by increasing urination

Question 12

ACE inhibitors

Answer 12

Cardio Agent
“-pril” drugs
relax the blood vessels. Treat high blood pressure

Question 13

Vasodilators

Answer 13

Cardio Agent

relax and expand the blood vessels

Question 14

Antianginals

Answer 14

Cardio Agent
treat cardiac related chest pain (angina).
Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, & Nitrates

Question 15

Antiarrhythmics

Answer 15

Cardio Agent
treat irregular heart rhythms
Beta blockers & drugs that block sodium, potassium ion, and calcium channels

Question 16

Antihyperlipidemics

Answer 16

Cardio Agent
used to lower high levels of cholesterol
“-statins” somtimes

Question 17

Antihypertensives

Answer 17

Cardio Agent
used to reduce a sustained elevaion in blood pressure
Beta-blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers

Question 18

Thrombolytics/Anticoagulants

Answer 18

Cardio Agent

Thrombolytics dissolve blood clots and Anticoagulants prevent their formation

Question 19

Vasopressors

Answer 19

Cardio Agent
act to increase blood pressure
Used if in a state of shock due to decreased blood volume, inadequate cardiac output, or severe infection