Therapeutic Classes

Question 1

What are Analgesics?

Answer 1

Drugs that relieve pain. There are two types: Non-Narcotic Analgesics and Narcotic Analgesics.

Question 2

What do Antacids treat?

Answer 2

Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid.

Question 3

What are Antiarrhythmics used for?

Answer 3

Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.

Question 4

What is the purpose of Antibiotics?

Answer 4

Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 5

What do Anticoagulants prevent?

Answer 5

Drugs that prevent blood from clotting.

Question 6

What are Thrombolytics?

Answer 6

Drugs that dissolve existing blood clots.

Question 7

What do Anticonvulsants prevent?

Answer 7

Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures.

Question 8

What are Antidepressants used for?

Answer 8

Drugs used to treat depression and improve mood.

Question 9

Name the three main groups of antidepressants.

Answer 9

• Tricyclics
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• Selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Question 10

What is the function of Antianxiety Drugs?

Answer 10

Drugs that reduce anxiety and relax muscles.

Question 11

What do Antidiarrheals treat?

Answer 11

Drugs used for the relief of diarrhea.

Question 12

What are Antimetics used for?

Answer 12

Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Question 13

What do Antifungals treat?

Answer 13

Drugs used to treat fungal infections.

Question 14

What is the function of Antihistamines?

Answer 14

Drugs used to relieve allergy symptoms by blocking the release of histamine.

Question 15

What do Antihypertensives do?

Answer 15

Drugs that lower blood pressure.

Question 16

What are Anti-Inflammatories used for?

Answer 16

Drugs used to reduce inflammation.

Question 17

What do Antineoplastics treat?

Answer 17

Drugs used to treat cancer.

Question 18

What are Antipsychotics?

Answer 18

Drugs used to treat severe psychiatric disorders, also called major tranquilizers.

Question 19

What do Antipyretics do?

Answer 19

Drugs that reduce fever.

Question 20

What are Antivirals used to treat?

Answer 20

Drugs used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary protections against infections.

Question 21

What is the function of Bronchodilators?

Answer 21

Drugs that open airways to improve breathing.

Question 22

What do Cold Cures relieve?

Answer 22

Aches, pains, and fever associated with a cold, typically using aspirin or acetaminophen.

Question 23

What are Cytotoxics?

Answer 23

Drugs that kill or damage cells, used as antineoplastics and as immunosuppressives.

Question 24

What is the role of Cough Suppressants?

Answer 24

Drugs that reduce or control coughing.

Question 25

What do Decongestants relieve?

Answer 25

Drugs that relieve nasal and sinus congestion.

Question 26

What do Diuretics do?

Answer 26

Drugs that increase urine output to reduce fluid retention.

Question 27

What is the function of Expectorants?

Answer 27

Drugs that stimulate the flow of saliva and promote coughing to eliminate phlegm.

Question 28

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Answer 28

Drugs used to replace deficiency of natural hormones.

Question 29

What do Hypoglycemics (Oral) do?

Answer 29

Drugs that lower blood glucose in diabetes.

Question 30

What are Immunosuppressives used for?

Answer 30

Drugs that prevent or reduce the body’s normal reaction to invasion by disease or foreign tissues.

Question 31

What do Laxatives promote?

Answer 31

Drugs that relieve constipation and promote bowel movement.

Question 32

What is the purpose of Muscle Relaxants?

Answer 32

Drugs that relieve muscle spasms and tension in disorders.

Question 33

What do Sex Hormones (Female) regulate?

Answer 33

Drugs that regulate female reproductive and hormonal conditions.

Question 34

What do Sex Hormones (Male) treat?

Answer 34

Drugs that treat male hormone deficiencies or related disorders.

Question 35

What are Sleeping Drugs used for?

Answer 35

Drugs that induce sleep, mainly benzodiazepines and barbiturates.

Question 36

What is a Tranquilizer?

Answer 36

A term used to describe any drug that has a calming or sedative effect.

Question 37

What do Vitamins supplement?

Answer 37

Nutritional deficiencies.