Drug Classifications

Question 1

Adrenergic

Answer 1

Constricts capillaries

Question 2

Anesthetic

Answer 2

Temporary loss of sensation

Question 3

Antibiotic

Answer 3

Inhibits growth of and/or destroy bacteria

Question 4

Antihistamine

Answer 4

Agent which neutralizes or antagonizes the action of histamine, used to treat allergies

Question 5

Antihypertensive

Answer 5

Agent to lower blood pressure

Question 6

Antitussive

Answer 6

Agent to relieve or prevent cough

Question 7

Cardiotonic

Answer 7

Increases tone of the heart

Question 8

Cholinergics

Answer 8

Mimics parasympathetic nervous system (decrease BP & HR)

Question 9

Decongestants

Answer 9

Relieve congestion

Question 10

Diuretics

Answer 10

Drugs that increase flow of urine

Question 11

Electrolytes

Answer 11

Solution that is conductor of electricity

Question 12

Emetics

Answer 12

Substances that induce vomiting

Question 13

Expectorants

Answer 13

Used to help aid expelling of mucus/increase secretions

Question 14

Hematinics

Answer 14

Increases amount of hemoglobin in blood

Question 15

Hormones

Answer 15

Chemical product manufactured in tissues or gland

Question 16

Hypnotics

Answer 16

Produces sleep

Question 17

Hypoglycemic

Answer 17

Used to lower blood glucose

Question 18

Laxatives

Answer 18

Produces bowel movement

Question 19

Sedatives

Answer 19

Quieting or calming effect

Question 20

Tranquilizers

Answer 20

Used to treat emotional/mental disorders, also called psychotropics

Question 21

Vasoconstrictors

Answer 21

Causes narrowing of the blood vessels

Question 22

Vasodilators

Answer 22

Causes dilation of blood vessels