Purposes of Drugs

Question 1

1. Treatment of Symptoms

Answer 1

Analgesics against pain
Antihistamines against allergic reactions
Bronchodilators used during asthmatic attacks
Antiemetics to control vomiting
Anesthesia to prevent pain during surgical
intervention

Question 2

2. Treatment of Disease or Dysfunction

Answer 2

Antibiotics for bacterial infections
Antifungal for fungal infections
Oral hypoglycemic medications for diabetes
Digoxin for congestive heart failure

Question 3

3. Prevention of Disease

Answer 3

Vaccines (MMRV, Hepatitis B)
Antitoxin against tetanus toxin

Question 4

4. Diagnosis

Answer 4

Contrast media for diagnostic radiologic examinations