Identifying Drugs Through Prefix/Suffix (Abbreviations)

Question 1

“ase” “pain”

Answer 1

*Rationale
Thrombolytic-dissolves clots

*Common side effects
Severe bleeding & abdominal pain

Question 2

Azole

Answer 2

*Rationale
Anti-fungal=Treat fungal infections

*Common side effects
Rash burning

Question 3

Caine

Answer 3

*Rationale
Anesthetic

*Common side effects
Nausea orthostatic hypertension

Question 4

Cef/Ceph

Answer 4

*Rationale
Treat bacterial infections

*Common side effects
Rash, stomach cramps

Question 5

Cillin

Answer 5

*Rationale
Treat bacterial infections

*Common side effects
Nausea/vomiting diarrhea

Question 6

Floxacin

Answer 6

*Rationale
Treats bacterial infections

*Common side effects
Nausea due to anaphylaxiss

Question 7

Cycline

Answer 7

*Rationale
Antibiotic

*Common side effects
Toxicity in pregnancy, discolors teeth

Question 8

Dazole

Answer 8

*Rationale
Treats bacterial/skin infections

*Common side effects
Skin irritation & dryness

Question 9

Dipine

Answer 9

*Rationale
Dilates arteries

*Common side effects
Low blood pressure & edema

Question 10

Profen

Answer 10

*Rationale
Decrease inflammation

*Common side effects
Increase bleeding & stomach upset

Question 11

“Pheny” “toin”

Answer 11

*Rationale
Prevents seizures

*Common side effects
Increase hair growth, stomach pain

Question 12

Mycin/Micin

Answer 12

*Rationale
Treat bacterial infections

*Common side effects
Ototoxicity, flank pain

Question 13

Olol

Answer 13

*Rationale
Lowers BP

*Common side effects
Lowers HR, SOB(shortness of breath) in respiratory patients

Question 14

Cort

Answer 14

*Rationale
Anti-inflammatory

*Common side effects
Increased blood sugar, edema

Question 15

Arin

Answer 15

*Rationale
Prevent blood clots

*Common side effects
Bleeding, bruises

Question 16

Pril

Answer 16

*Rationale
Treat high blood pressure

*Common side effects
Nonproductive cough, dizziness

Question 17

Sartan

Answer 17

*Rationale
treat high BP

*Common side effects
Angioedema, hyperkalemia

Question 18

Statin

Answer 18

*Rationale
Lowers cholesterol level

*Common side effects
Headache, weakness

Question 19

Semide

Answer 19

*Rationale
Removes water from body

*Common side effect
Increased urination-hyponatremia, hypokalemia

Question 20

Thiazide

Answer 20

*Rationale
Removes water from body

*Common side effects
Increased urination-hyponatremia, hypokalemia

Question 21

Actone

Answer 21

*Rationale
Removes water from body

*Common side effects
Increased urination-hyperkalemia

Question 22

Setron

Answer 22

*Rationale
Prevents nausea

*Common side effects
Diarrhea, fatigue

Question 23

Terol

Answer 23

*Rationale
Relieve breathing problems

*Common side effects
Irregular heartbeat headache

Question 24

Vir

Answer 24

*Rationale
Treat viral infections

*Common side effects
Nausea/vomiting diarrhea

Question 25

Zepam / Zolam
B

Answer 25

*Rationale
Treats anxiety/ seizures

*Common side effects
Confusion, sleepiness

Question 26

CCBs

Answer 26

Calcium channel blockers

Question 27

ARBs

Answer 27

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Question 28

5-HT

Answer 28

Serotonin receptor antagonist

Question 29

B2

Answer 29

Beta agonist

Question 30

PPIs

Answer 30

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Question 31

C10AA

Answer 31

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor