Drugs

Question 1

inhalation

Answer 1

breathing in

Question 2

injection

Answer 2

Into muscle IM into vein IV under skin SC

Question 3

insertion into rectum
Insertion into vagina

Answer 3

Into rectum p.r into vagina p.v

Question 4

inunction

Answer 4

rubbing in

Question 5

orally

Answer 5

by mouth

Question 6

topically

Answer 6

applied locally

Question 7

ACE inhibitor

Answer 7

Drug to treat hypertension & heart failure

Question 8

Anaesthetic

Answer 8

Drug to remove sensation

Question 9

Analgesic

Answer 9

Drug to relieve pain

Question 10

Antacid

Answer 10

Drug to neutralize stomach acid

Question 11

Antiarrhythmic

Answer 11

Drug to control the rhythm of the heart

Question 12

Antibiotic

Answer 12

Drug to kill bacteria

Question 13

Anticoagulant

Answer 13

Drug to prevent clotting

Question 14

Antidepressant

Answer 14

Drug to lift the mood of a patient

Question 15

Anti-emetic

Answer 15

Drug to reduce vomiting

Question 16

Antifungal

Answer 16

Drug to kill fungi

Question 17

Antihistamine

Answer 17

Drug to reduce production of histamine

Question 18

Antihypertensive

Answer 18

Drug to lower blood pressure

Question 19

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 19

Drug to reduce inflammation

Question 20

Anti-obesity

Answer 20

Drug to help reduce weight

Question 21

Antipsychotic

Answer 21

Drug to quieten disturbed patients suffering from mania

Question 22

Antipyretic

Answer 22

Drug to reduce body temperature

Question 23

Antispasmodic

Answer 23

Drug to reduce muscle spasms

Question 24

Antitussive

Answer 24

Drug to reduce coughing

Question 25

Betablocker

Answer 25

Drug to reduce high blood pressure

Question 26

Calcium Channel blocker

Answer 26

Drug to reduce blood pressure

Question 27

Carminative

Answer 27

Drug to reduce flatulence

Question 28

Chemotherapy

Answer 28

Toxic drug to kill malignant cells

Question 29

Contraceptive

Answer 29

Drug to prevent conception

Question 30

Cytotoxic

Answer 30

Drug to kill malignant cells

Question 31

Decongestant

Answer 31

Drug to relieve congestion of mucous membranes

Question 32

Depressant

Answer 32

Drug to depress the function of the central nervous system

Question 33

Diuretic

Answer 33

Drug to increase the production of urine

Question 34

Expectorant

Answer 34

Drug to encourage coughing up of secretions

Question 35

Hypnotic

Answer 35

Drug to induce sleep

Question 36

Laxative

Answer 36

Drug to help evacuate the bowels

Question 37

Narcotic

Answer 37

Drug to induce deep unnatural sleep/stupor

Question 38

Opiates

Answer 38

Very strong painkiller

Question 39

Prophylactic

Answer 39

Substance to prevent disease

Question 40

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Answer 40

Drug to inhibit production of hydrochloric acid in stoma

Question 41

Sedative

Answer 41

Drug which lowers function

Question 42

Statins

Answer 42

Drug to lower cholesterol in the blood

Question 43

Steroids

Answer 43

Drugs containing hormones

Question 44

Stimulant

Answer 44

Drug to increase function of central nervous system

Question 45

Tranquiliser

Answer 45

Drug to reduce anxiety

Question 46

Vaccine

Answer 46

Substance especially prepared to stimulate the body to produce it’s own antibodies or antitoxins to prevent disease

Question 47

# Reverse breathing in

Answer 47

inhalation