Drug Classes

Question 1

Beta Blockers

Answer 1

Beta Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Block the effects of epinephrine. Used to help control high blood pressure by slowing the heart rate and/or dilating veins and arteries.

Ex.Metoprolol, Labetalol, Atenolol, etc..

Question 2

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 2

Calcium Antagonists: Prevents calcium from entering the cell which slows the depolarizing (contracting) of the cell. Slows the heart rate and helps control irregular heart rate.

Ex: Diltiazem, Verapamil, etc..

Question 3

Sympathomimetics

Answer 3

Adrenergic Agonists: Mimic the effects of endogenous agonists (Catecholamines: Epi, Norepi, and Dopamine) on the sympathetic nervous system. Act on Alpha 1 or Beta 1 receptors by increasing norepinephrine. Increase the heart rate, force of contractions and blood pressure. Also acts on Beta 2 receptors which causes bronchiole dilation.

Ex. Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Albuterol, etc..

Question 4

Anticholinergics

Answer 4

Blocks the action of acetylcholine. Inhibits the parasympathetic response of involuntary nerve impulses (Salivation, Digestion, Urination and Mucus secretion) and muscle movements (GI tract, Lungs and Urinary tract).

Ex. Atropine, Ipratropium

Question 5

Glucocorticoids

Answer 5

Class of corticosteroids, has metabolic (glucose metabolism) and immunologic (expression of down regulating pro-inflammatory and up regulating anti-inflammatory proteins) effects.

Ex. Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, etc..

Question 6

Corticosteroids

Answer 6

Steroid hormone

Question 7

Antihistamines

Answer 7

Reduce or block the production of histamine. H1, H2, and H3 receptors.

Ex. Diphenhydramine

Question 8

Electrolytes

Question 9

Opioid Analgesics

Answer 9

Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and other parts of the body which blocks nerve pathways and changes the perception of pain.

Ex. Morphine, Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, etc..

Question 10

Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers

Question 11

Non-Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers

Question 12

Non-Barbiturates

Question 13

Benzodiazepines

Answer 13

Bind to receptors in the cerebral cortex and limbic system. Work as a sedative, anti-anxiety, muscle relaxant and anti-convulsant.

Ex. Midazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam, etc..

Question 14

ACE Inhibitors

Answer 14

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor. Relaxes Veins and arteries to help lower blood pressure by preventing the production of angiotensin II (which narrows the vessels).

Ex. Lisinopril, Captopril, etc..

Question 15

Sodium Channel Blockers