Drug Class

Question 1

Antacid

Answer 1

Quickly relieve heartburn

Question 2

Analgesic

Answer 2

Painkiller

Question 3

Antiarrhythmic

Answer 3

Treat abnormal heart rythms

Question 4

Anticoagulants

Answer 4

Blood thinner

Question 5

Anticonvulsants

Answer 5

Treat seizures

Question 6

Antidepressant

Answer 6

Treat major depressive disorder

Question 7

Antidiabetic

Answer 7

Treat diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels

Question 8

Antidiarrheal

Answer 8

Relief for diarrhea

Question 9

Antiemetic

Answer 9

Effective against vomiting and nausea

Question 10

Antiflatulent

Answer 10

Alleviate or prevent excessive gas

Question 11

Antispasmotic

Answer 11

Suppresses muscle spasms

Question 12

Emetic

Answer 12

Causes vomiting

Question 13

Antihistamine

Answer 13

For allergies

Question 14

Antihypertensive

Answer 14

Lower blood pressure

Question 15

Anti-infective

Answer 15

Prevents infection

Question 16

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 16

Reduces swelling

Question 17

Antineoplastic

Answer 17

Prevent or halt the development of a tumor

Question 18

Antiplatelet

Answer 18

Prevents clots

Question 19

Antipsychotic

Answer 19

Manage psychosis

Question 20

Antipyretic

Answer 20

Reduces fever

Question 21

Antitussive

Answer 21

Suppresses coughing

Question 22

Anxiolytic

Answer 22

Inhibits anxiety

Question 23

Atypical antipsychotic

Answer 23

Treat psychiatric conditions

Question 24

Beta-adrenergic blockers

Answer 24

Reduce blood pressure

Question 25

Bronchodialtor

Answer 25

Increases airflow to lungs

Question 26

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 26

Lower blood pressure or for migraines

Question 27

Corticosteroid

Answer 27

Lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions

Question 28

Decongestant

Answer 28

Relieve nasal congestion

Question 29

Diuretic

Answer 29

Lower blood pressure by increasing excretion of water

Question 30

Expectorant

Answer 30

Aids in clearance of mucus from airways

Question 31

H2 Blocker

Answer 31

Decreases production of acid in stomach

Question 32

Laxative

Answer 32

Loosen stools and increases bowel movements

Question 33

Mucolytic

Answer 33

Helps loosen and clear mucus from airways

Question 34

Muscle relaxant

Answer 34

Helps muscle spasms and pain

Question 35

Narcotic

Answer 35

Helps induce sleep

Question 36

NSAID

Answer 36

Painkiller and reduces fever | Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen

Question 37

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Answer 37

Long-lasting reduction of stomach acid production | Omeprazole

Question 38

Sedative

Answer 38

Reduces irritability or excitement

Question 39

Thrombolytic

Answer 39

Dissolves blood clots

Question 40

Vasodilator

Answer 40

Widens blood vessels