Drug Classificatons

Question 1

Antacids

Answer 1

Reduce hydrochloric acid located in the stomach

Question 2

Antianemics

Answer 2

Increases the production of red blood cells

Question 3

Anticholingerics

Answer 3

Decreases activity of muscle in gut, oral secretions, urine and tears

Question 4

Anticoagulants

Answer 4

Prevents formations of blood clots

Question 5

Anticonvulsants

Answer 5

Management of seizures or bipolar disorders

Question 6

Antidiarrheals

Answer 6

Decreases gastric motility and the absorption of water in the intestinal tract

Question 7

Antihistamines

Answer 7

Blocks the release of histamine

Question 8

Antihypertensives

Answer 8

Reduces blood pressure

Question 9

Antipyretics

Answer 9

Reduces fever

Question 10

Anti-infectives

Answer 10

Used to treat infections

Question 11

Bronchodilators

Answer 11

Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles

Question 12

Diuretics

Answer 12

Increases excretion of water and sodium from the body

Question 13

Laxatives

Answer 13

Loosens stools and increase bowel movements

Question 14

Miotics

Answer 14

Constricts the pupils

Question 15

Mydriatics

Answer 15

Dilates the pupils

Question 16

Narcotic and Analgesics

Answer 16

Relieves pain