Medication classifications

Question 1

analgesics

Answer 1

relieve pain

Question 2

antacids/anti-ulcer

Answer 2

neutralize stomach acid

Question 3

antibiotics

Answer 3

kill bacteria

Question 4

anticholinergic

Answer 4

reduce bronchosapasm

Question 5

anticoagulants

Answer 5

delay blood clotting

Question 6

anticonvulsants

Answer 6

prevent or control seizures

Question 7

antidepressants

Answer 7

relieve depression

Question 8

antidiarrheals

Answer 8

reduce diarrhea

Question 9

antiemetics

Answer 9

reduce nausea, vomiting

Question 10

antifungals

Answer 10

kill fungi

Question 11

antihistamines

Answer 11

relieve allergies

Question 12

antihypertensives

Answer 12

reduce inflammation

Question 13

antilipemics

Answer 13

lower cholesterol

Question 14

antimigraine agents

Answer 14

relive migraine headaches

Question 15

anti-osteoporosis agents

Answer 15

improve bone density

Question 16

antiphychotics

Answer 16

control psychotic symptoms

Question 17

antipyretics

Answer 17

reduce fever

Question 18

antispasmodics/muscle relaxants

Answer 18

reduce or prevent muscle spasms

Question 19

antitussives/expectorants

Answer 19

control cough, promote elimination of mucus

Question 20

antiviral

Answer 20

kill viruses

Question 21

anxiolytics (antianxiety)

Answer 21

reduce anxiety

Question 22

bronchodilators

Answer 22

relax airway muscles

Question 23

central nervous system stimulants

Answer 23

reduce hyperactivity

Question 24

contraceptives

Answer 24

prevent pregnancy

Question 25

decongestants

Answer 25

relieve nasal congestion

Question 26

diuretics

Answer 26

eliminate excess fluid

Question 27

hormone replacement

Answer 27

stabilize hormone deficiencies

Question 28

laxatives, stool softeners

Answer 28

promote bowel movements

Question 29

oral hypoglycemics

Answer 29

reduce blood sugar (glucose)

Question 30

sedative-hypnotics

Answer 30

induce sleep/relaxation