Categorizing Drugs & Their Actions (Intro to Body Systems)

Question 1

Analgesic

Answer 1

suppresses pain perception w/o unconsciousness

Question 2

Anesthetic

Answer 2

• eliminates pain perception

- general & local anesthetic

Question 3

Antacid

Answer 3

-neutralizes excessive gastric acid

Question 4

Antianxiety

Answer 4

-Treat anxiety (sedative, hypnotic)

Question 5

Antiarthritic

Answer 5

-Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus Erythematosus

Question 6

Atibiotic

Answer 6

-destroys/inhibits growth of microbes

Question 7

Anticoagulant

Answer 7

-inhibits clotting of circulating blood/prevents clotting

Question 8

Anticonvulsant

Answer 8

• prevents epileptic seizures
• central nervous system depressant
• Induces unconsciousness

Question 9

Antidiabetic

Answer 9

-Treats diabetes mellitus

Question 10

Antidiarrheal

Answer 10

-prevents diarrhea

Question 11

Antidiuretic

Answer 11

-agent that suppresses urine formation

Question 12

Antiemetic

Answer 12

-prevents vomiting

Question 13

Antiflatulent

Answer 13

-Inhibits formation of gas in stomach/intestines

Question 14

Antifungal

Answer 14

-Treats fungal infections of hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes

Question 15

Antiglaucoma

Answer 15

-Treats glaucoma

Question 16

Antihistamine

Answer 16

• Prevents allergic reactions
• some have effect of antinauseants/sedatives
• can treat duodenal ulcers

Question 17

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 17

• counteracts/suppresses inflammation

- suppression of pain, heat, redness & swelling of inflammation

Question 18

Antimicrobial

Answer 18

-Inhibits growth of microbes

Question 19

Antineoplastic

Answer 19

• selectively toxic to rapidly mutliplying cells

- destroys malignant tumors

Question 20

Antipruritic

Answer 20

-prevents/relieves itching

Question 21

Antipyretic

Answer 21

-Reduces Fever

Question 22

Antiseptic

Answer 22

-Inhibits growth/development of microorganisms w/o destroying them

Question 23

Antiviral

Answer 23

-Destructive to viruses

Question 24

Barbituates

Answer 24

-Induces Sleep

Question 25

Chemotherapeutic Agents

Answer 25

-Treats disease, usually cancer

Question 26

Diuretic

Answer 26

- promotes renal excretion - increases urine volume - treats edema in urinary disorders - can also treat hypertension & glaucoma

Question 27

Expectorants

Answer 27

- enhances secretion of sputum by air passages so it is easier to cough up - high doses may cause vomiting

Question 28

Hormones

Answer 28

-Synthetic equivalent of chemicals produced by endocrine glands (thyroid, adrenal, ovary, testis, pancreas, parathyroid)

Question 29

Immunosuppressants

Answer 29

-Inhibits formation of antibodies to antigens

Question 30

Laxative

Answer 30

- Gentle Purgative | - Mild Cathartic

Question 31

Narcotic

Answer 31

-Produces insensibility or stupor

Question 32

NSAIDS (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Answer 32

-Fight inflammation, pain & stiffness in condition like muscle and joint pain, dental pain & menstrual cramps

Question 33

Sedatives

Answer 33

- Central depressant which induces mild relaxation | - Treats tension

Question 34

Tranquilizer

Answer 34

- Psycho therapeutic drug | - Induces emotional response w/o significant sedation

Question 35

Vitamins

Answer 35

- organic compounds | - necessary for physiologic/metabolic functioning of body

Question 36

Vitamin A

Answer 36

- Fights infection - Necessary for skeletal growth/visual acuity - Needed for healthy vision/skin epithelium

Question 37

Vitamin B

Answer 37

- Normal Metabolism | - Health of Cardiovascular/Nervous System

Question 38

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Answer 38

- oxidation of carbs, fats, proteins | - prevents visual disorders (cataracts)

Question 39

Vitamin B6 (Pyroxidine)

Answer 39

- Breakdown of amino acids - Produces antibodies - Formation of hemoglobin - Formation of hormones for brain function - absorbtion of b12 vitamin - regulation of body fluids - functioning of nervous/musculoskeletal system

Question 40

Vitamin B12 (Laetrile)

Answer 40

-Fights Cancer

Question 41

Vitamin C

Answer 41

-Formation of teeth, bones, cartilage, connective tissue, skin & capillary walls

Question 42

Vitamin D

Answer 42

- Normal formation of bones, teeth | - Absorb calcium/phosphorus from digestive tract

Question 43

Vitamin E

Answer 43

- Needed for normal production - Muscle development - Resistant to hemolysis

Question 44

Vitamin H ( Biotin)

Answer 44

-Assists fatty acid production & oxidation of fatty acids

Question 45

Vitamin K

Answer 45

- Necessary for synthesis of prothromin in liver | - Necessary for proteins involved in clotting