Drug Categories

Question 1

a drug that selectively suppresses pain without producing sedation

Answer 1

Analgesic

Question 2

a drug that inhibits severe pain - can produce tolerance dependency

Answer 2

Analgesic (Narcotic)

Question 3

a drug that eliminates pain voluntary muscle control by inducing unconsciousness

Answer 3

Anesthetic

Question 4

a drug that neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the GI tract

Answer 4

Antacid

Question 5

a drug used to treat infections by killing pathogenic bacteria

Answer 5

Antibiotic/Antibacterial (ABX)

Question 6

a drug used to relieve conditions involving anxiety, tension, or nervousness

Answer 6

Antianxiety

Question 7

increases the force and efficiency of the heartbeat

Answer 7

Antiarrhytyhmic

Question 8

these are drugs that slow the blood clotting process

Answer 8

Anticoagulants

Question 9

a drug used to prevent seizures

Answer 9

Anticonvulsant

Question 10

a psychotherapeutic drug that produces mood elevations

Answer 10

Antidepressant

Question 11

a drug that reduces diarrhea

Answer 11

Antidiarrheal

Question 12

a drug that reduces nauses and therefore prevents vomitting

Answer 12

Antiemetic

Question 13

used to prevent seizures

Answer 13

Antiepileptic

Question 14

a drug used to treat fungal infections

Answer 14

Antifungal

Question 15

a drug used to decrease the symptoms of inflammation caused by histamine released during an allergic reaction

Answer 15

Antihistamine

Question 16

a drug that lowers high blood pressure

Answer 16

Antihypertensive

Question 17

a drug used to decrease the symptoms of inflammation by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins

Answer 17

Anti-inflammatory Analgesics

Question 18

a drug used to treat cancer

Answer 18

Antineoplastic

Question 19

a drug used to treat various forms of psychotic disorders

Answer 19

Antipsychotic

Question 20

a drug that reduces fever

Answer 20

Antipyretic

Question 21

a drug used to stop spasms of voluntary or involuntary muscles

Answer 21

Antispasmodic

Question 22

a drug that suppresses coughing

Answer 22

Antitussive

Question 23

a drug that reduces episodes of recurrent vertigo

Answer 23

Antivertigo

Question 24

a drug used in the treatment of viral infections (HIV, herpes)

Answer 24

Antiviral

Question 25

a drug that dilates the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow

Answer 25

Bronchodilator

Question 26

topical, oral or inhaled drugs used to decrease inflammation

Answer 26

Corticosteroids

Question 27

a drug that decreases congestion of the mucous membranes of the sinuses and nose

Answer 27

Decongestant

Question 28

a drug used to treat edema and hypertension

Answer 28

Diuretics

Question 29

a drug that things mucus in the respiratory tract to make it easier to cough up

Answer 29

Expectorant

Question 30

stimulates the upper GI tract smooth muscle without increasing acid secretion

Answer 30

GI Motility Modifier

Question 31

a medication that inhibits gastric acid secretion

Answer 31

H2 Receptor Antagonist

Question 32

medications which are used after organ transplants

Answer 32

Immunosuppressants

Question 33

medications that sstimulate carbohydrate metabolism by increasing the movement of glucose into the cells

Answer 33

Insulins

Question 34

a drug that relieves constipation

Answer 34

Laxative

Question 35

a drug that reverses life-threatening respiratory depression

Answer 35

Narcotic Antagonist

Question 36

a drug used to stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreatic cells

Answer 36

Oral Hypoglycemic

Question 37

medications which have several effects on the GI tract, they decrease GI motility and spasm and decrease secretions

Answer 37

Parasympatholy

Question 38

a drug which is administered before the onset of disease or other condition to prevent its occurence

Answer 38

Prophylactic

Question 39

a drug that produces sleep

Answer 39

Sedative/Hypnotic

Question 40

a drug that stimulates physical motor and mental activity

Answer 40

Stimulant

Question 41

Anesthetics that aid itching, deaden nerve endings, and can provide local pain relieve to the skin

Answer 41

Topical Anesthetic

Question 42

used to clean skin prior to surgery

Answer 42

Topical Antibacterials

Question 43

a drug that relaxes and dilates the smooth muscle of blood vessels to improve blood flow

Answer 43

Vasodilator

Question 44

a drug that constricts smooth muscle of blood vessels to increase blood pressure

Answer 44

Vasopressor