Medication Classifications

Question 1

Antacids

Answer 1

reduces hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Question 2

Antianemics

Answer 2

increases red blood cell production.

Question 3

Anticholinergics

Answer 3

decreases oral secretions.

Question 4

Anticoagulants

Answer 4

prevents clot formation

Question 5

Anticonvulsants

Answer 5

used for management of seizures and/or bipolar disorders

Question 6

Antidiarrheals

Answer 6

decreases gastric motility and reduce water in bowel

Question 7

Antihistamines

Answer 7

block the release of histamine.

Question 8

Antihypertensives

Answer 8

lower blood pressure and increases blood flow

Question 9

Anti-infectives

Answer 9

used for the treatment of infections

Question 10

Bronchodilators

Answer 10

dilates large air passages in asthma or lung diseases (e.g., COPD).

Question 11

Diuretics

Answer 11

decreases water/sodium from the Loop of Henle

Question 12

Laxatives

Answer 12

promotes the passage of stool

Question 13

Miotics

Answer 13

constricts the pupils

Question 14

Mydriatics

Answer 14

dilates the pupils

Question 15

Narcotics/analgesics

Answer 15

relieves moderate to severe pain.