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What does an anti-inflammatory drug do?
Name an example of an anti-inflammatory drug.
Motrin
What is the function of an antimanic drug?
Provide an example of an antimanic drug.
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What is the purpose of an antipruritic drug?
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What does an antipyretic drug do?
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What is the function of an antitussive drug?
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What is a bronchodilator used for?
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What is the purpose of a cathartic drug?
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What does a contraceptive drug do?
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What is a decongestant used for?
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What does a diuretic do?
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What is the purpose of an emetic?
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What does an expectorant do?
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What is an example of an expectorant drug?
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What is hemostasis?
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Name two examples of hemostasis drugs.
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What do hormones do?
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What does a hypnotic drug do?
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What is the function of hypoglycemic drugs?
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What does a laxative do?
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What does a muscle relaxant do?
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What do adrenergics do?
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What is the function of adrenergic blocking agents?
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What is the purpose of an analgesic?
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What does an anesthetic do?
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What does an anorectic drug do?
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What does an antacid do?
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What is the function of an anti-anxiety drug?
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What does an antiarrhythmic drug do?
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What does an antibiotic do?
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What does an anticholinergic drug do?
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What is the function of an anticoagulant?
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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.