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Drug Classification and Definitions

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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.

    Motrin

    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.

    <p>Lithium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an antipruritic drug?

    <p>Relieves itching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of an antipruritic drug.

    <p>Hydrocortisone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antipyretic drug do?

    <p>Reduces fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two examples of antipyretic drugs.

    <p>Aspirin, Tylenol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an antitussive drug?

    <p>Relieves cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of an antitussive drug.

    <p>Codeine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bronchodilator used for?

    <p>To dilate bronchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name an example of a bronchodilator.

    <p>Aminophylline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a cathartic drug?

    <p>Causes bowel evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give examples of two cathartic drugs.

    <p>Dulcolax, Colace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a contraceptive drug do?

    <p>Prevents conception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two examples of contraceptive drugs.

    <p>Lo-Ovral, Triphasil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a decongestant used for?

    <p>To reduce nasal congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of decongestant drugs.

    <p>Sudafed, Afrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a diuretic do?

    <p>Increases urine output and lowers blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two examples of diuretic drugs.

    <p>Burnex, Lasix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an emetic?

    <p>Induces vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of an emetic drug.

    <p>Syrup of ipecac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an expectorant do?

    <p>Promotes the ejection of mucus from the respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an expectorant drug?

    <p>Robitussin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hemostasis?

    <p>Controls bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two examples of hemostasis drugs.

    <p>Vitamin K, Amicar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hormones do?

    <p>Replace natural hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of hormone drugs.

    <p>Insulin, Thyroxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hypnotic drug do?

    <p>Induces sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give two examples of hypnotic drugs.

    <p>Nembutal, Prosom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of hypoglycemic drugs?

    <p>Lowers blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a hypoglycemic drug.

    <p>Diabinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a laxative do?

    <p>Loosens bowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a laxative drug.

    <p>Metamucil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a muscle relaxant do?

    <p>Relaxes the skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of muscle relaxant drugs.

    <p>Robaxin, Paraflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do adrenergics do?

    <p>Increase rate and strength of heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name examples of adrenergic drugs.

    <p>Sudafed, Epinephrine, Visine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of adrenergic blocking agents?

    <p>Decreases blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of an adrenergic blocking agent.

    <p>Inderal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an analgesic?

    <p>Relieves pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of analgesic drugs.

    <p>Aspirin, morphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an anesthetic do?

    <p>Produces lack of feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name examples of anesthetic drugs.

    <p>Lidocaine, Novocaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an anorectic drug do?

    <p>Produces loss of appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give examples of anorectic drugs.

    <p>Fastin, Dexatrim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antacid do?

    <p>Neutralizes acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name examples of antacid drugs.

    <p>Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Tagamet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an anti-anxiety drug?

    <p>Relieves anxiety and muscle tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of anti-anxiety drugs.

    <p>Valium, Librium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antiarrhythmic drug do?

    <p>Stabilizes heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give examples of antiarrhythmic drugs.

    <p>Dilantin, Inderal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antibiotic do?

    <p>Destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of antibiotics.

    <p>Penicillin, Ceclor, Erythromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an anticholinergic drug do?

    <p>Blocks parasympathetic nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name examples of anticholinergic drugs.

    <p>Cogentin, Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an anticoagulant?

    <p>Prevents blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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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.

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