drug classifications COPY

Question 1

Novocaine:

interferes with the body’s ability to experience pain

Answer 1

Anesthetic

Question 2

Mylanta

neutralizes stomach acid by increasing PH

Answer 2

Antacid

Question 3

Metamucil

relieves constipation

Answer 3

laxative

Question 4

librium

produces a calming effect by balancing chemicals in the brain.

Answer 4

antianxiety

Question 5

duracillin

cures infections by killing bacteria

Answer 5

antibiotic

Question 6

coumadin

prevents or delays blood clotting

Answer 6

anticoagulant

Question 7

kaopectate

prevents or relives diarrhea by causing thickening of the stool.

Answer 7

antidiarrheal

Question 8

benadryl

blocks effects of histamine at receptor site

Answer 8

anthistamine

Question 9

lithium

used for treating manic episodes of bipolar disorder

Answer 9

antimanic

Question 10

plavix

interfers with stickiness of platelets to help prevent blood clots

Answer 10

antiplatelets

Question 11

glucophage

lowers glucose levels by causing beta cells of pancreas to release insulin

Answer 11

hypoglycemic oral

Question 12

sudafed

reduces swelling in nasal passage through vasoconstriction to relieve pressure in sinuses

Answer 12

decongestant

Question 13

proventil

dilates bronchi by relaxing the smooth muscle that lines the air passage

Answer 13

bronchodialtor