Medical Terminology Drug Classification Quiz
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Which type of drug is used to treat or prevent depression?

  • Antiparasitic
  • Antispasmodic
  • Antidepressant (correct)
  • Antifungal

    • What is the function of an antacid drug?

  • Counteracts hyperacidity (correct)
  • Prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
  • Relieves involuntary smooth muscle contractions
  • Promotes bowel movements and fecal passage

    • Which category of drugs is used to relieve flatulence (intestinal gas)?

  • Antispasmodic
  • Carminative (correct)
  • Disinfectants
  • Antidepressant

    • What is the function of an antiviral drug?

    <p>Kill or inhibit reproduction of a virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug induces sleep?

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

    Which category of drugs is used to treat or prevent depression?

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

    What type of drug promotes bowel movements and fecal passage by decreasing its consistency?

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

    What is the function of an antacid drug?

    <p>Counteracts hyperacidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug induces sleep?

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

    What category of drugs is used to kill or inhibit reproduction of parasites?

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

    What is the function of an analgesic drug?

    <p>Relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug category reduces itching?

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

    What is the function of an antipyretic drug?

    <p>Relieve or reduce fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug category is used to prevent oxidative reactions?

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

    What is the function of an antineoplastic agent?

    <p>Kill or inhibit reproduction of cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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