Medication Classes

Question 1

Alkalinizing Agents

Answer 1

Increase serum or urine pH

Question 2

Antacids

Answer 2

Neutralize excess acids present in stomach

Question 3

Antibiotics

Answer 3

Treat bacterial infections

Question 4

Anticoagulants

Answer 4

Reduce efficacy of clotting factors in the blood

Question 5

Antidiarrheals

Answer 5

Decrease gastrointestinal motility, alter gastrointestinal secretion activity

Question 6

Antidysrhythmics

Answer 6

prevent or control various cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 7

Antiemetics

Answer 7

treat or prevent nausea and vominting

Question 8

Antifungals

Answer 8

treat fungal infections

Question 9

Antihistamines

Answer 9

block histamine receptors, dry mucous membranes, inhibit immune response in allergic reactions

Question 10

Antihyperlipidemics

Answer 10

Decrease blood cholesterol

Question 11

Antipsychotics

Answer 11

treat psychoses (schizophrenia)

Question 12

Antivirals

Answer 12

treat viral infections

Question 13

Barbiturates

Answer 13

reduce or prevent seizures, provide sedation

Question 14

Benzodiazepines

Answer 14

treat anxiety and seizures, provides sedation

Question 15

Beta-agonist

Answer 15

bronchodilation

Question 16

Beta-blocking agents

Answer 16

reduce HR and BP

Question 17

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 17

Reduce HR and BP

Question 18

Cardiac glycosides

Answer 18

decreases HR and improve contractility

Question 19

Corticosteriods

Answer 19

decrease inflammation; immunosuppressant

Question 20

Digestants

Answer 20

enhance digestion of food

Question 21

Diuretics

Answer 21

promote excretion of urine; manage fluid overload

Question 22

Fibrinolytics

Answer 22

dissolve clots present in blood vessels or vascular access devices

Question 23

Histamine-2 receptor antagonist

Answer 23

block histamine receptors

Question 24

Immunomodulators

Answer 24

inhibit or enhance functioning of the immune system

Question 25

Immunosuppressants

Answer 25

prevent rejection of transplanted organs and tissues

Question 26

Insulin

Answer 26

positive inotropic effects, allows cellular glucose uptake treat hyperkalemia

Question 27

Mucolytics

Answer 27

assist with elimination of mucous in respiratory tract

Question 28

Narcotic anagesics

Answer 28

Relieve pain and relieve or suppress cough

Question 29

Neuromuscular blocking agents

Answer 29

prevents chemical paralysis in intubated and ventilated patients

Question 30

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Answer 30

treats pain and inflammation

Question 31

Oral Contraceptives

Answer 31

prevent conception

Question 32

Oral hypoglycemic agents

Answer 32

manage type 2 diabetes

Question 33

Platelet inhibitors

Answer 33

decrease platelet aggregation in patients at rick of thrombus formation

Question 34

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Answer 34

treat depression, anxiety, and related conditions

Question 35

Sympathomimetics

Answer 35

increase BP, HR, CO (cardiac output); vassoconstriction

Question 36

Xanthines

Answer 36

Bronchodilation