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What is the suffix for alpha-adrenergic blockers?

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-azosin

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What is the suffix for angiotensin II receptor blockers

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-artan

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What is the suffix for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

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-pril

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What is the suffix for antibiotics?

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-cillin, -cycline, -floxacin, -mycin

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What is the suffix for antivirals?

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-vir

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What is the suffix for barbiturates?

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-barbital

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What is the suffix for benzodiazepines?

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-pam

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What is the suffix for beta blockers?

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-olol

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What is the suffix for calcium channel blockers?

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-pine

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What is the suffix for corticosteroids?

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-olone, -sone

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What is the suffix for potassium-sparing diuretics?

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-actone

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What is the suffix for loop diuretics?

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-emide

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What is the suffix for histamine type-2 receptor antagonists?

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-tidine

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What is the suffix for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?

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-statin

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What is the suffix for local anesthetics?

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-caine

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What is the suffix for neuromuscular blockers?

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-nium

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What is the suffix for opioid pain relievers?

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-codone

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What is the suffix for proton pump inhibitors?

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-razole

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What is the purpose of alpha-adrenergic blockers?

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relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through; antihypertensives

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What is the purpose of angiotensin II receptor blockers?

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block angiotensin II enzymes from specific receptor sites; help prohibit vasoconstriction

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What is the purpose of ACE inhibitors?

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block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; may reduce the chance of vasoconstriction or blood pressure

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What is the purpose of antibiotics?

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inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria

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What is the purpose of anticoagulants (blood thinners)?

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prevent blood clots

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What is the purpose of anticonvulsants?

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prevent seizures

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What is the purpose of antidepressants?
treat depression and mood disorders
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What is the purpose of antihistamines?
treat allergies
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What is the purpose of antipsychotics?
manage psychosis
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What is the purpose of antivirals?
inhibit growth of or kill viruses
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What is the purpose of barbiturates?
depress the CNS
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What is the purpose of benzodiazepines?
reduce anxiety and relax muscles
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What is the purpose of beta blockers?
reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow
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What is the purpose of calcium channel blockers?
relax and widen blood vessels
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What is the purpose of corticosteroids?
reduce inflammation
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What is the purpose of potassium-sparing diuretics?
increase the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium
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What is the purpose of loop diuretics?
increase the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium
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What is the purpose of histamine type-2 receptor antagonists?
reduce stomach acid
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What is the purpose of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
inhibit cholesterol production
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What is the purpose of hypnotics?
reduce anxiety and induce sleep
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What is the purpose of immunosuppressants?
suppress the immune system
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What is the purpose of local anesthetics?
suppress the immune system
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What is the purpose of local anesthetics?
block sensation in a small area
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What is the purpose of neuromuscular blockers?
paralyze skeletal muscles
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What is the purpose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
reduce pain and inflammation
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What is the purpose of opioid pain relievers?
block pain signals in the brain
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What is the purpose of proton pump inhibitors?
reduce stomach acid

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