Generic Drug Suffixes

Question 1

-actone

Answer 1

Drug Class: potassium sparing diuretics

Descrip: increase the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium

Question 2

-artan

Answer 2

Drug Class: angiotensin II receptor blockers (A2RBs)

Descrip: block angiotensin II enzymes from specific receptor sites; help prohibit vasoconstriction

Question 3

-azosin

Answer 3

Drug Class: alpha-adrenergic blockers

Descrip: relax the veins and arteries so the blood can easily pass through; anti-hypertensives

Question 4

-cillin

Answer 4

Drug Class: antibiotics

Descrip: inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms

Question 5

-codone

Answer 5

Drug Class: opioid pain relievers

Descrip: help to block pain signals in the brain to make a patient “forget” about the pain

Question 6

-cycline

Answer 6

Drug Class: antibiotics

Descrip: inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms

Question 7

-emide

Answer 7

Drug Class: loop diuretics

Descrip: increase the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium

Question 8

-floxacin

Answer 8

Drug Class: antibiotic

Descrip: inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms

Question 9

-mycin

Answer 9

Drug Class: antibiotics

Descrip: inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial organisms

Question 10

-olol

Answer 10

Drug Class: beta-blockers (B1s) or beta-adrenergic blocking agents

Descrip: block adrenaline receptors and mediate a flight-or-fight response, which causes actions in the heart

Question 11

-olone
-sone

Answer 11

Drug Class: corticosteroids

Descrip: reduce inflammation

Question 12

-pam

Answer 12

Drug Class: benzodiaze-pines

Descrip: reduce anxiety, relax muscles, sedate, induce sleep

Question 13

-pine

Answer 13

Drug Class: calcium channel blockers

Descrip: relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through; anti-hypersensitives

Question 14

-pril

Answer 14

Drug Class: angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Descrip: block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; may reduce the chance of increased vasoconstriction or blood pressure

Question 15

-razole

Answer 15

Drug Class: proton pump inhibitors

Descrip: inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, reducing gastric acid production

Question 16

-statin

Answer 16

Drug Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Descrip: inhibit cholesterol production

Question 17

-tidine

Answer 17

Drug Class: histamine-2 blockers

Descrip: reduce the amount of acid in the stomach

Question 18

-vir

Answer 18

Drug Class: antivirals

Descrip: inhibit the growth of or kill viral microorganisms