Medical Terminology — Drug Classifications

Question 1

Analgesics

Answer 1

Block pain

Question 2

Anesthetics

Answer 2

Cause loss of sensation or loss of awareness

Question 3

Antacids

Answer 3

Relieve gastritis, ulcer symptoms, and indigestion

Question 4

Anticoagulants

Answer 4

Dissolve blood clots or prevent them from forming

Question 5

Anticonvulsants

Answer 5

Prevent or reduce seizures

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Antidepressants

Answer 6

Prevent depression

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Antidiarrheals

Answer 7

Stop or slow diarrhea

Question 8

Antiemetics

Answer 8

Prevent nausea or vomiting

Question 9

Antihistamines

Answer 9

Block effects of histamine

Question 10

Antihyperlipidemics

Answer 10

Lower cholesterol levels

Question 11

Antihypertensives

Answer 11

Lower blood pressure

Question 12

Anti-infectives

Answer 12

Prevent or counter infections

Question 13

Anti-inflammatories

Answer 13

Reduce inflammation

Question 14

Antineoplastic agents

Answer 14

Control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy

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Antipruritics

Answer 15

Prevent or reduces itching

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Antispasmodics

Answer 16

Relieve intestinal cramping

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Antitussives

Answer 17

Block coughing reflex

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Cardiovascular agents

Answer 18

Reduce or alleviate various heart symptoms

Question 19

Contraceptives

Answer 19

Prevent pregnancy

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Decongestants

Answer 20

Reduce nasal congestion

Question 21

Hypoglycemics

Answer 21

Reduce blood sugar levels

Question 22

Hypolipidemics

Answer 22

Reduce cholesterol levels; same as antihyperlipidemics

Question 23

Keratolytics

Answer 23

Destroy hard skin layers

Question 24

Psychotropics

Answer 24

Alter mental states

Question 25

Spermicides

Answer 25

Destroy sperm