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Drug Classes Flashcards

Match each drug class with the correct description.

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Drugs that control pain are known as _____.

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A. Analgesics

B. Antihistamines

C. Anesthetics

D. Antiemetics

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Drugs that control pain are known as _____.

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A. Analgesics

B. Antihistamines

C. Anesthetics

D. Antiemetics

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Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep are known as _____.

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A. Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents

B. Anesthetics

C. Analgesics

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

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Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep are known as _____.

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A. Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents

B. Anesthetics

C. Analgesics

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

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Drugs that control or treat allergies are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Antiemetics

C. Vitamins

D. Diagnostic agents

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Drugs that control or treat allergies are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Antiemetics

C. Vitamins

D. Diagnostic agents

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Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics are known as _____.

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A. Blood derivatives

B. Autonomic drugs

C. Antineoplastic agents

D. Anti-infectives

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Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics are known as _____.

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A. Blood derivatives

B. Autonomic drugs

C. Antineoplastic agents

D. Anti-infectives

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Drugs that are used to treat cancer are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Skin and mucous membrane agents

C. Antineoplastic agents

D. Central nervous system agents

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Drugs that are used to treat cancer are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Skin and mucous membrane agents

C. Antineoplastic agents

D. Central nervous system agents

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Drugs that stop vomiting are known as _____.

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A. Antiemetics

B. Diagnostic agents

C. Gastrointestinal drugs

D. Dental agents

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Drugs that stop vomiting are known as _____.

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A. Antiemetics

B. Diagnostic agents

C. Gastrointestinal drugs

D. Dental agents

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Agents that stimulate or suppress the nervous system are known as _____.

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A. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

B. Serums, toxoids, and vaccines

C. Blood derivatives

D. Autonomic drugs

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Agents that stimulate or suppress the nervous system are known as _____.

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A. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

B. Serums, toxoids, and vaccines

C. Blood derivatives

D. Autonomic drugs

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Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells,
blood plasma, or platelets are known as _____.

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A. Blood derivatives

B. Gastrointestinal drugs

C. Vitamins

D. Analgesics

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Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells,
blood plasma, or platelets are known as _____.

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A. Blood derivatives

B. Gastrointestinal drugs

C. Vitamins

D. Analgesics

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Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion are known as _____.

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A. Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents

B. Blood derivatives

C. Antiemetics

D. Antihistamines

A

Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion are known as _____.

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A. Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents

B. Blood derivatives

C. Antiemetics

D. Antihistamines

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Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system are known as _____.

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A. Dental agents

B. Vitamins

C. Contraceptives (foams, devices)

D. Cardiovascular drugs

A

Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system are known as _____.

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A. Dental agents

B. Vitamins

C. Contraceptives (foams, devices)

D. Cardiovascular drugs

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Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles are known as _____.

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A. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

B. Diagnostic agents

C. Central nervous system agents

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

A

Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles are known as _____.

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A. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

B. Diagnostic agents

C. Central nervous system agents

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

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Medications that prevent pregnancy are known as _____.

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A. Central nervous system agents

B. Contraceptives (foams, devices)

C. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

D. Oxytocics

A

Medications that prevent pregnancy are known as _____.

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A. Central nervous system agents

B. Contraceptives (foams, devices)

C. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

D. Oxytocics

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Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems are known as _____.

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A. Dental agents

B. Enzymes

C. Cardiovascular drugs

D. Central nervous system agents

A

Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems are known as _____.

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A. Dental agents

B. Enzymes

C. Cardiovascular drugs

D. Central nervous system agents

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Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis are known as _____.

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A. Antiemetics

B. Blood derivatives

C. Diagnostic agents

D. Vitamins

A

Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis are known as _____.

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A. Antiemetics

B. Blood derivatives

C. Diagnostic agents

D. Vitamins

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Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal values are known as _____.

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A. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

B. Smooth muscle relaxants

C. Antihistamines

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

A

Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal values are known as _____.

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A. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

B. Smooth muscle relaxants

C. Antihistamines

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

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Usually digestive, compounds needed for the proper digestion of fats and food are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Gastrointestinal drugs

C. Respiratory tract agents

D. Enzymes

A

Usually digestive, compounds needed for the proper digestion of fats and food are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Gastrointestinal drugs

C. Respiratory tract agents

D. Enzymes

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Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma are known as _____.

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A. Dental agents

B. Respiratory tract agents

C. Blood derivatives

D. Central nervous system agents

A

Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma are known as _____.

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A. Dental agents

B. Respiratory tract agents

C. Blood derivatives

D. Central nervous system agents

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Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions are known as _____.

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A. Skin and mucous membrane agents

B. Respiratory tract agents

C. Ophthalmic, optic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

D. Diagnostic agents

A

Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions are known as _____.

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A. Skin and mucous membrane agents

B. Respiratory tract agents

C. Ophthalmic, optic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

D. Diagnostic agents

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Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers are known as _____.

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A. Oxytocics

B. Hormones and synthetic substitutes

C. Enzymes

D. Gastrointestinal drugs

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Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers are known as _____.

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A. Oxytocics

B. Hormones and synthetic substitutes

C. Enzymes

D. Gastrointestinal drugs

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Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone are known as _____.

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A. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

B. Hormones and synthetic substitutes

C. Enzymes

D. Gastrointestinal drugs

A

Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone are known as _____.

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A. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

B. Hormones and synthetic substitutes

C. Enzymes

D. Gastrointestinal drugs

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Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding are known as _____.

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A. Anti-infectives

B. Blood derivatives

C. Oxytocics

D. Smooth muscle relaxants

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Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding are known as _____.

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A. Anti-infectives

B. Blood derivatives

C. Oxytocics

D. Smooth muscle relaxants

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Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens are known as _____.

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A. Serums, toxoids, and vaccines

B. Anti-infectives

C. Central nervous system agents

D. Antihistamines

A

Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens are known as _____.

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A. Serums, toxoids, and vaccines

B. Anti-infectives

C. Central nervous system agents

D. Antihistamines

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Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Skin and mucous membrane agents

C. Oxytocics

D. Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents

A

Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on are known as _____.

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A. Antihistamines

B. Skin and mucous membrane agents

C. Oxytocics

D. Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents

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Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone are known as _____.

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A. Cardiovascular drugs

B. Central nervous system agents

C. Skin and mucous membrane agents

D. Smooth muscle relaxants

A

Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone are known as _____.

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A. Cardiovascular drugs

B. Central nervous system agents

C. Skin and mucous membrane agents

D. Smooth muscle relaxants

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Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts are known as _____.

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A. Enzymes

B. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

C. Vitamins

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

A

Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts are known as _____.

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A. Enzymes

B. Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents

C. Vitamins

D. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

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Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants
for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on are known as _____.

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A. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

B. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

C. Autonomic drugs

D. Anti-infectives

A

Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants
for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on are known as _____.

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A. Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

B. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

C. Autonomic drugs

D. Anti-infectives

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Miscellaneous therapeutic agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

B. Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants
for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on

C. Drugs that control pain

D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

A

Miscellaneous therapeutic agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

B. Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on

C. Drugs that control pain

D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

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Vitamins are _____.

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A. Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion

B. Usually digestive enzymes needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

C. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

D. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

A

Vitamins are _____.

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A. Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion

B. Usually digestive enzymes needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

C. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

D. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

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Smooth muscle relaxants are _____.

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A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

D. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone

A

Smooth muscle relaxants are _____.

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A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

D. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone

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Skin and mucous membrane agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that control or treat allergies

B. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

C. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

D. Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions

A

Skin and mucous membrane agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that control or treat allergies

B. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

C. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

D. Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions

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Serums, toxoids, and vaccines are _____.

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A. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

D. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

A

Serums, toxoids, and vaccines are _____.

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A. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

D. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

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Oxytocics are _____.

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A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

B. Medications that prevent pregnancy

C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

D. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding

A

Oxytocics are _____.

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A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

B. Medications that prevent pregnancy

C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

D. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding

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Hormones and synthetic substitutes are _____.

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A. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

D. Usually digestive enzymes needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

A

Hormones and synthetic substitutes are _____.

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A. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

D. Usually digestive enzymes needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

34
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Gastrointestinal drugs are _____.

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A. Drugs that stop vomiting

B. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

C. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

D. Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems

A

Gastrointestinal drugs are _____.

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A. Drugs that stop vomiting

B. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

C. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

D. Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems

35
Q

Ophthalmic, optic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations are _____.

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A. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

B. Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions

C. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

D. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

A

Ophthalmic, optic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations are _____.

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲

A. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

B. Drugs used in the eye, ear, nose, and throat for treating local conditions

C. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

D. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

36
Q

Respiratory tract agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

B. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

C. Drugs used in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat for treating local conditions

D. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

A

Respiratory tract agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

B. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

C. Drugs used in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat for treating local conditions

D. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

37
Q

Enzymes are _____.

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A. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

B. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

C. Usually digestive, compounds needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

D. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

A

Enzymes are _____.

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A. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

B. Organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts

C. Usually digestive, compounds needed for the proper digestion of fats and food

D. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

38
Q

Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents are _____.

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A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

B. Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal values

C. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding

D. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

A

Electrolytic, caloric, and water balance agents are _____.

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A. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

B. Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal values

C. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding

D. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

39
Q

Diagnostic agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

B. Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal value

C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

D. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

A

Diagnostic agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

B. Parenteral agents, or medications that aren’t administered through the gastrointestinal tract, that return a patient’s electrolytes to normal value

C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

D. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

40
Q

Dental agents are _____.

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A. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

B. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

C. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

D. Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems

A

Dental agents are _____.

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A. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

B. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

C. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

D. Drugs that act locally in the mouth to numb dental pain or teething problems

41
Q

Contraceptives (foams, devices) are _____.

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A. Medications that prevent pregnancy

B. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

C. Drugs that control or treat allergies

D. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

A

Contraceptives (foams, devices) are _____.

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A. Medications that prevent pregnancy

B. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

C. Drugs that control or treat allergies

D. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

42
Q

Central nervous system agents are _____.

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A. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

D. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

A

Central nervous system agents are _____.

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲

A. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

B. Agents used to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens

C. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

D. Drugs that act on the brain to dull pain, cause weight loss, reduce convulsions, stop vomiting, relieve anxiety, cause sleep, stimulate attention, and relax muscles

43
Q

Cardiovascular drugs are _____.

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A. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

B. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

C. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

A

Cardiovascular drugs are _____.

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A. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

B. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

C. Drugs that replace natural hormones or are synthetic analogs of natural hormone

D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

44
Q

Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents are _____.

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A. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

B. Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion

C. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

D. Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells,
blood plasma, or platelets

A

Blood formation, coagulation, and thrombosis agents are _____.

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A. Ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and throat (EENT) preparations

B. Drug products that alter coagulation and platelet adhesion

C. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

D. Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells,
blood plasma, or platelets

45
Q

Blood derivatives are _____.

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A. Medications that prevent pregnancy

B. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone

C. Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells, blood plasma, or platelets

D. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

A

Blood derivatives are _____.

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A. Medications that prevent pregnancy

B. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone

C. Specific processed blood components, such as red blood cells, blood plasma, or platelets

D. Drugs given by inhalation for treating allergies, infections, and asthma

46
Q

Autonomic drugs are _____.

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A. Drugs used in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat for treating local conditions

B. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

C. Agents that stimulate or suppress the nervous system

D. Drugs that control or treat allergies

A

Autonomic drugs are _____.

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A. Drugs used in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat for treating local conditions

B. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

C. Agents that stimulate or suppress the nervous system

D. Drugs that control or treat allergies

47
Q

Antiemetics are _____.

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A. Drugs that stop vomiting

B. Drugs that control or treat allergies

C. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

D. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

A

Antiemetics are _____.

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A. Drugs that stop vomiting

B. Drugs that control or treat allergies

C. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

D. Antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and acid reducers

48
Q

Antineoplastic agents are _____.

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A. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone

B. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

C. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

D. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

A

Antineoplastic agents are _____.

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲

A. Drugs that affect skeletal muscle function and decrease muscle tone

B. Agents used to treat acne, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on

C. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

D. Drugs that are used to treat cancer

49
Q

Anti-infectives are _____.

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A. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

B. Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants
for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on

C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

A

Anti-infectives are _____.

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲

A. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

B. Alcohol deterrents, snake-bite antidotes, immunosuppressants
for organ transplants, antigout medications, and so on

C. Drugs used to confirm or indicate a specific medical diagnosis

D. Drugs that combat infections such as antibiotics

50
Q

Antihistamines are _____.

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A. Drugs that control pain

B. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

C. Drugs that control or treat allergies

D. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

A

Antihistamines are _____.

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A. Drugs that control pain

B. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

C. Drugs that control or treat allergies

D. Agents that stimulate or suppress the autonomic nervous system

51
Q

Anesthetics are _____.

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A. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

B. Drugs that control pain

C. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding

D. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

A

Anesthetics are _____.

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A. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

B. Drugs that control pain

C. Agents used to induce labor and reduce postpartum bleeding

D. Agents that influence the action of the heart and health of the circulatory system

52
Q

Analgesics are _____.

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A. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

B. Drugs that control pain

C. Drugs that control or treat allergies

D. Drugs that stop vomiting

A

Analgesics are _____.

▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲

A. Drugs that dull feeling or cause reversible sleep

B. Drugs that control pain

C. Drugs that control or treat allergies

D. Drugs that stop vomiting

Pharmacy (PTCB Exam) (8 decks)

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