Medication classifications and their use

Question 1

analgesics

Answer 1

relieve pain

Question 2

antacids

Answer 2

neutralize stomach acid

Question 3

antibiotics

Answer 3

kill bacteria

Question 4

anticholinergics

Answer 4

reduce bronchospasm

Question 5

anticoagulants

Answer 5

delay blood clotting

Question 6

anticonvulsant

Answer 6

prevent or control seizures

Question 7

antidepressants

Answer 7

relives depression

Question 8

antidiarrheals

Answer 8

reduce diarrhea

Question 9

antiemetics

Answer 9

reduce nausea, vomitting

Question 10

antifungals

Answer 10

kill fungals

Question 11

antihistamines

Answer 11

relive allergies

Question 12

antihypertensives

Answer 12

lowers blood pressure

Question 13

anti- inflammatories

Answer 13

reduce inflammation

Question 14

antilipemics

Answer 14

lower cholesterol

Question 15

antimigraine agents

Answer 15

relieve migraine headaches

Question 16

anti- osteoporosis agents

Answer 16

improve bone density

Question 17

antipsychotics

Answer 17

control psychotic symptoms

Question 18

antipyretics

Answer 18

reduce fever

Question 19

muscle relaxants

Answer 19

reduce or prevent muscle spasms

Question 20

antitussives

Answer 20

control cough, promote elimination of mucus

Question 21

antivirals

Answer 21

kill viruses

Question 22

anxiolytics

Answer 22

reduce anxiety

Question 23

bronchodilators

Answer 23

relax airway muscles

Question 24

central nervous system

Answer 24

reduce hyperactivity.

Question 25

contraceptives

Answer 25

prevent pregnancy

Question 26

decongestants

Answer 26

relieve nasal congestion

Question 27

diuretics

Answer 27

eliminate excess fluid

Question 28

hormone replacement

Answer 28

stabilize hormones

Question 29

stool softeners

Answer 29

promote bowel movements

Question 30

oral hypoglycemics

Answer 30

reduce blood glucose

Question 31

sedative- hypnotics

Answer 31

sleep/ relaxation