MEDICATION CLASSIFICATIONS

Question 1

Reduces hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Answer 1

ANTACIDS

Question 2

Increases blood cell production

Answer 2

ANTIANEMICS

Question 3

Decreases oral secretions

Answer 3

ANTICHOLINERGICS

Question 4

Prevents clot formation

Answer 4

ANTICOAGULANTS

Question 5

Used for managment of seizures and/or bipolar disorders

Answer 5

ANTICONVULSANTS

Question 6

Decreases gastric motility and reduce water in bowel

Answer 6

ANTIDIARRHEALS

Question 7

Blocks the release of histamines

Answer 7

ANTIHISTAMINE

Question 8

Lower blood pressure and increases blood flow

Answer 8

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES

Question 9

Used for treatment of infections

Answer 9

ANTI-INFECTIVES

Question 10

Dilates large air passage in asthma or lung disease (e.g., COPD)

Answer 10

BRONCHODILATORS

Question 11

Decreases water/sodium from the loop of henle

Answer 11

DIURETICS

Question 12

Promotes the passage of stool

Answer 12

LAXATIVES

Question 13

Constricts the pupils (vasoconstriction)

Answer 13

MIOTICS

Question 14

Dilates the pupils (vasodilation)

Answer 14

MYDRIATICS

Question 15

Relieves moderate to severe pain

Answer 15

NARCOTICS/ANALGESICS

Question 16

Decrease oral secretions

Answer 16

ANTICHOLINERGICS

Question 17

Reduces acids (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach

Answer 17

ANTACIDS

Question 18

Help treat/prevent nausea and vomiting

Answer 18

ANTIEMETICS