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Match the drug classification to the description:
Anticholinergic = Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses to slow stomach and intestinal tract activity Diuretic = Increases the production of urine and decreases circulating fluid volume by increasing renal blood flow to improve filtration and by decreasing sodium reabsorption Hypnotic = Acts on brain receptors to induce a sense of calm and reduce tension and anxiety Antidepressant = Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors: isocarboxazid (Marplan) Hemostatic = Encourages the formation of a blood clot to control or stop bleeding Anti-inflammatory = Treats pain and swelling with drugs such as naproxen, aspirin, and ibuprofen Antiemetic = Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of dopamine, serotonin, or histamine release Antiarrhythmic = Cardiac electrical rhythm is maintained through a balance of chemical activity Contraceptive = Examples include: Enovid-E 21; Ortho-Novum 10/11-21, 10/11-28; Triphasil-21 Muscle Relaxant = Examples include: Robaxin, Norflex, Paraflex, Skelaxin, Valium Antitussive = Decreases the cough reflex by acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems Expectorant = Thins mucus, making it easier to cough it up and clear the airway of secretions Insulin = Given on a routine schedule based on mealtimes to help the body use sugars Vasopressor = Causes contraction of the smooth muscles that line the walls of blood vessels to increase blood pressure Sedative/Tranquilizer = They work by suppressing activity in the central nervous system
What is an anticholinergic?
Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses to slow stomach and intestinal tract activity
What is a diuretic?
Increases the production of urine and decreases circulating fluid volume by increasing renal blood flow to improve filtration and by decreasing sodium reabsorption
What is a hypnotic?
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What type of drug are monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
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What is a hemostatic?
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What is an anti-inflammatory?
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What is an antiemetic?
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What is an antiarrhythmic?
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What is a contraceptive?
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What is a muscle relaxant?
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What is an antitussive?
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What is an expectorant?
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What is insulin used for?
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What is a vasopressor?
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Study Notes
Anticholinergic
- Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses
- Slows stomach and intestinal tract activity
Diuretic
- Increases urine production
- Decreases circulating fluid volume
- Enhances renal blood flow and filtration
- Reduces sodium reabsorption
Hypnotic
- Acts on brain receptors
- Induces calmness
- Reduces tension and anxiety
Antidepressant
- Includes monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
- Example drug: isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Hemostatic
- Encourages blood clot formation
- Aids in controlling or stopping bleeding
Anti-inflammatory
- Treats pain and swelling
- Examples include naproxen, aspirin, and ibuprofen
Antiemetic
- Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
- Blocks effects of dopamine, serotonin, or histamine
Antiarrhythmic
- Maintains cardiac electrical rhythm
- Achieves balance of chemical activity in the heart
Contraceptive
- Examples: Enovid-E 21, Ortho-Novum 10/11-21, Triphasil-21
Muscle Relaxant
- Examples include Robaxin, Norflex, Paraflex, Skelaxin, Valium
Antitussive
- Decreases cough reflex
- Acts on both central and peripheral nervous systems
Expectorant
- Thins mucus
- Facilitates coughing up and clearing airway secretions
Insulin
- Administered on a routine schedule
- Supports body’s utilization of sugars based on mealtimes
Vasopressor
- Causes contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels
- Increases blood pressure
Sedative/Tranquilizer
- Suppresses activity in the central nervous system
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Test your knowledge on drug classifications, actions, and examples. Match the descriptions to the correct drug categories, such as anticholinergics and diuretics. Perfect for students in pharmacology or healthcare fields.