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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug induces sleep?

<p>Hypnotic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Antidepressant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Laxative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an antacid drug?

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

Which type of drug induces sleep?

<p>Hypnotic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Antiparasitic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an analgesic drug?

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

Which drug category reduces itching?

<p>Antipruritic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an antipyretic drug?

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

Which drug category is used to prevent oxidative reactions?

<p>Antioxidant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an antineoplastic agent?

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

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