Prefix, Suffixes, Drug Classifications, & grouping

Question 1

Analgesic

Answer 1

A drug that relieves pain

Question 2

Antianginal

Answer 2

A drug that dilates coronary arteries, restoring oxygen to the tissues to relieve the pain of angina pectoris (chest pain)

Question 3

Antianxiety (anxiolytic) agent

Answer 3

A drug used to reduce anxiety

Question 4

Antibiotic

Answer 4

A drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

Question 5

Anticoagulant

Answer 5

A drug that prevents clotting of the blood

Question 6

Antidiabetic (anti hyperglycemic)

Answer 6

Any of several agents used to control blood glucose levels in the treatment of diabetes

Question 7

Antidepressant

Answer 7

An agent that counteracts depression

Question 8

Antihyperlipidemic

Answer 8

A drug that reduces serum fat and cholesterol

Question 9

Anxi/o

Answer 9

Anxiety

Question 10

Arthr/o

Answer 10

Joint

Question 11

Bronch/o

Answer 11

Bronchus (airway)

Question 12

Cardi/o

Answer 12

Heart

Question 13

Coagul/o

Answer 13

Clotting

Question 14

Hyper-

Answer 14

Above or excessive

Question 15

Hypo-

Answer 15

Below or deficient

Question 16

Hypnoses/o

Answer 16

Sleep

Question 17

-algia

Answer 17

Pain

Question 18

-emia

Answer 18

Blood condition

Question 19

-itis

Answer 19

Inflammation

Question 20

-lytic

Answer 20

Pertaining to breakdown or dissolution

Question 21

Antihypertensive

Answer 21

A drug that lowers blood pressure

Question 22

Antiinflammatory

Answer 22

A drug that reduces inflammation

Question 23

Antipsychotic

Answer 23

A class of psychotropic drugs used to treat psychosis, especially schizophrenia

Question 24

Bronchodilator

Answer 24

A drug that dilates the muscular walls of the bronchi

Question 25

Diuretic

Answer 25

A drug that increased the secretion of urine; commonly prescribed for treating hypertension

Question 26

Hypnotic

Answer 26

An agent that induces sleep

Question 27

~~~~ Antihyperlipidemic ~~~~ * Used to treat elevated lipids (cholesterol) * HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statins)

Answer 27

``` atorvastatin (Lipitor) rosuvastatin (Crestor) simvastatin (Zocor) pravastatin (Pravachol) lovastatin (Altoprev) ```

Question 28

~~~~ Antihypertensives ~~~~ | * Used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)

Answer 28

Diuretics, Beta blockers, Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, Angtiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Question 29

Common Diuretics

Answer 29

** Generic ** Chlorthalidone Hydrochlorothiazide Furosemide

Question 30

Common Beta Blockers

Answer 30

``` End in -LOL ** Generic ** metoprolol atenolol carvedilol nebivolol propranolol ```

Question 31

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Answer 31

End in -pril ** Generic ** Lisinopril Benazepril

Question 32

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Answer 32

End in -sartan ** Generic ** losartan valsartan

Question 33

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Answer 33

``` ** Generic ** sertraline citalopram escitalopram fluoxetine paroxetine ```

Question 34

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Answer 34

** Generic ** duloxetine venlafaxine

Question 35

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Answer 35

``` ** Generic ** ibuprofen meloxicam naproxen diclofenac ketorolac ```