Drug Classes

Question 1

analgesics

Answer 1

relieve pain,
ex: acetaminophen, hydrocodone

Question 2

antacids/anti-ulcer

Answer 2

neutralize stomach acid
ex: omeprazole calcium carbonate

Question 3

antibiotics

Answer 3

kill bacteria
ex: amoxicillin ciprofloxacin

Question 4

anticholinergics

Answer 4

reduce bronchospasm
ex: ipratropium dicyclomine

Question 5

anticoagulants

Answer 5

delay blood clotting
ex: warfarin heparin

Question 6

anticonvulsants

Answer 6

prevent or control seizures
ex: clonazepam phenytoin gabapentin

Question 7

antidepressants

Answer 7

relieve depression
ex: fluoxetine doxepin

Question 8

antidiarrheals

Answer 8

reduce diarrhea
ex: bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide

Question 9

antiemetics

Answer 9

reduce nausea, vomiting
ex: metoclopramide, ondansetron

Question 10

antifungals

Answer 10

kill fungi
ex: fluconazole, nystatin

Question 11

antihistamines

Answer 11

relieves allergies
ex: cetirizine, loratadine

Question 12

antihypertensives

Answer 12

lower blood pressure
ex: metoprolol, lisinopril

Question 13

anti-inflammatories

Answer 13

reduce inflammation
ex: ibuprofen, naproxen

Question 14

antilipemics

Answer 14

lower cholesterol
ex: atorvastatin, benofibrate