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What does an anti-inflammatory drug do?
What does an anti-inflammatory drug do?
- Relieves itching
- Induces vomiting
- Increases urine output
- Prevents inflammation (correct)
Name an example of an anti-inflammatory drug.
Name an example of an anti-inflammatory drug.
Motrin
What is the function of an antimanic drug?
What is the function of an antimanic drug?
- Reduces nasal congestion
- Relieves anxiety
- Prevents conception
- Treatment of manic-depressive disorder (correct)
Provide an example of an antimanic drug.
Provide an example of an antimanic drug.
What is the purpose of an antipruritic drug?
What is the purpose of an antipruritic drug?
Give an example of an antipruritic drug.
Give an example of an antipruritic drug.
What does an antipyretic drug do?
What does an antipyretic drug do?
Name two examples of antipyretic drugs.
Name two examples of antipyretic drugs.
What is the function of an antitussive drug?
What is the function of an antitussive drug?
Provide an example of an antitussive drug.
Provide an example of an antitussive drug.
What is a bronchodilator used for?
What is a bronchodilator used for?
Name an example of a bronchodilator.
Name an example of a bronchodilator.
What is the purpose of a cathartic drug?
What is the purpose of a cathartic drug?
Give examples of two cathartic drugs.
Give examples of two cathartic drugs.
What does a contraceptive drug do?
What does a contraceptive drug do?
Name two examples of contraceptive drugs.
Name two examples of contraceptive drugs.
What is a decongestant used for?
What is a decongestant used for?
Provide examples of decongestant drugs.
Provide examples of decongestant drugs.
What does a diuretic do?
What does a diuretic do?
Name two examples of diuretic drugs.
Name two examples of diuretic drugs.
What is the purpose of an emetic?
What is the purpose of an emetic?
Give an example of an emetic drug.
Give an example of an emetic drug.
What does an expectorant do?
What does an expectorant do?
What is an example of an expectorant drug?
What is an example of an expectorant drug?
What is hemostasis?
What is hemostasis?
Name two examples of hemostasis drugs.
Name two examples of hemostasis drugs.
What do hormones do?
What do hormones do?
Provide examples of hormone drugs.
Provide examples of hormone drugs.
What does a hypnotic drug do?
What does a hypnotic drug do?
Give two examples of hypnotic drugs.
Give two examples of hypnotic drugs.
What is the function of hypoglycemic drugs?
What is the function of hypoglycemic drugs?
Provide an example of a hypoglycemic drug.
Provide an example of a hypoglycemic drug.
What does a laxative do?
What does a laxative do?
Give an example of a laxative drug.
Give an example of a laxative drug.
What does a muscle relaxant do?
What does a muscle relaxant do?
Provide examples of muscle relaxant drugs.
Provide examples of muscle relaxant drugs.
What do adrenergics do?
What do adrenergics do?
Name examples of adrenergic drugs.
Name examples of adrenergic drugs.
What is the function of adrenergic blocking agents?
What is the function of adrenergic blocking agents?
Give an example of an adrenergic blocking agent.
Give an example of an adrenergic blocking agent.
What is the purpose of an analgesic?
What is the purpose of an analgesic?
Provide examples of analgesic drugs.
Provide examples of analgesic drugs.
What does an anesthetic do?
What does an anesthetic do?
Name examples of anesthetic drugs.
Name examples of anesthetic drugs.
What does an anorectic drug do?
What does an anorectic drug do?
Give examples of anorectic drugs.
Give examples of anorectic drugs.
What does an antacid do?
What does an antacid do?
Name examples of antacid drugs.
Name examples of antacid drugs.
What is the function of an anti-anxiety drug?
What is the function of an anti-anxiety drug?
Provide examples of anti-anxiety drugs.
Provide examples of anti-anxiety drugs.
What does an antiarrhythmic drug do?
What does an antiarrhythmic drug do?
Give examples of antiarrhythmic drugs.
Give examples of antiarrhythmic drugs.
What does an antibiotic do?
What does an antibiotic do?
Provide examples of antibiotics.
Provide examples of antibiotics.
What does an anticholinergic drug do?
What does an anticholinergic drug do?
Name examples of anticholinergic drugs.
Name examples of anticholinergic drugs.
What is the function of an anticoagulant?
What is the function of an anticoagulant?
Study Notes
Drug Classification and Definitions
- Anti-inflammatory: Prevents inflammation; common examples include Motrin and Anaprox.
- Antimanic: Used in the treatment of manic-depressive disorder; lithium is a standard example.
- Antipruritic: Relieves itching; commonly represented by hydrocortisone.
- Antipyretic: Reduces fever; notable examples include aspirin and Tylenol.
- Antitussive: Relieves or prevents cough; Romilar and codeine are common drugs in this category.
- Bronchodilator: Dilates bronchi for easier breathing; aminophylline is a widely used example.
- Cathartic: Causes bowel evacuation; Dulcolax and Colace are examples.
- Contraceptive: Prevents conception; Lo-Ovral and Triphasil are notable examples.
- Decongestant: Reduces nasal congestion; examples include Sudafed and Afrin.
- Diuretic: Increases urine output and lowers blood pressure; Burnex, Lasix, and Diuril are prominent examples.
- Emetic: Induces vomiting; syrup of ipecac is a well-known emetic drug.
- Expectorant: Promotes ejection of mucus from the respiratory tract; Robitussin is a common choice.
- Hemostasis: Controls bleeding; vitamin K and Amicar are examples of hemostatic agents.
- Hormones: Replaces natural hormones in the body; insulin and thyroxin are frequently used.
- Hypnotic: Induces sleep; examples include Nembutal and Prosom.
- Hypoglycemic: Lowers blood glucose levels; Diabinase is an example.
- Laxative: Mild cathartic that loosens bowel; Metamucil is a typical example.
- Muscle Relaxant: Promotes relaxation of skeletal muscles; Robaxin and Paraflex are examples.
- Adrenergics: Increase heart rate and strength of heartbeat, acting as vasoconstrictors; Sudafed, epinephrine, and Visine are classic examples.
- Adrenergic Blocking Agents: Decrease blood pressure and increase circulation as vasodilators; Inderal is a notable example.
- Analgesic: Relieves pain; aspirin and morphine serve as common examples.
- Anesthetic: Produces lack of feeling; lidocaine and Novocaine are well-known anesthetics.
- Anorectic: Produces loss of appetite; Fastin and Dexatrim are examples.
- Antacid: Neutralizes stomach acid; Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, and Tagamet are common antacids.
- Antianxiety: Relieves anxiety and muscle tension; Valium and Librium are examples.
- Antiarrhythmic: Stabilizes heartbeat; Dilantin and Inderal are typical examples.
- Antibiotic: Destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms; penicillin, Ceclor, and erythromycin are well-known antibiotics.
- Anticholinergic: Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; Cogentin and atropine are examples.
- Anticoagulant: Prevents blood clotting; a commonly known class of drugs.
Missing Information
- Some cards have incomplete definitions or examples, most notably focusing on anticoagulants.
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Test your knowledge on the various classifications of drugs and their definitions. This quiz covers different categories such as anti-inflammatory, antimanic, bronchodilator, and more, providing examples for better understanding. Perfect for those studying pharmacology or healthcare.
