Medication and Drug Classification
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What type of medication is meloxicam?

  • Antihypertensive
  • Antipsychotic
  • NSAID (correct)
  • Anticoagulant

Warfarin is prescribed as what type of drug?

  • Antiemetic
  • Antihypertensive
  • Antiplatelet
  • Anticoagulant (correct)

Ivabradine is primarily used to treat what condition?

  • Angina (correct)
  • Diabetes
  • Psychosis
  • Hypertension

Clopidogrel belongs to which drug class?

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

Bisoprolol is typically prescribed to treat what condition?

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

Zopiclone is classified as what?

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

What is the primary function of heparin?

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

Levodopa is a common treatment for which disease?

<p>Parkinson’s Disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Haloperidol is generally prescribed as what?

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

Acenocoumarol is used for what purpose?

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

Diclofenac belongs to which drug classification?

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

Lidocaine is commonly used for what purpose?

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

Isosorbide mononitrate is prescribed for what condition?

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

What is the primary use of vildagliptin?

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

Chlorpromazine belongs to which class of medications?

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

Mifepristone is classified as what type of drug?

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

Nitrazepam is typically used as a:

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

What is the main function of levothyroxine?

<p>Thyroid hormone analogue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acetazolamide is primarily used as a:

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

Atorvastatin is prescribed to:

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Flashcards

What is Meloxicam?

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation.

What is Warfarin?

A medication used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger.

What is Ivabradine?

Medication used to treat angina (chest pain) by slowing heart rate.

What is Clopidogrel?

An antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots after a heart attack or stroke.

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What is Bisoprolol?

A beta-blocker medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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What is Zopiclone?

A sedative medication used to treat insomnia by helping to initiate sleep.

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What is Heparin?

An injectable anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots, especially in hospitals.

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What is Levodopa?

A medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.

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What is Haloperidol?

An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

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What is Acenocoumarol?

An anticoagulant medication that inhibits the formation of blood clots.

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Diclofenac

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce pain and inflammation.

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Lidocaine

A local anesthetic that numbs tissues in a specific area.

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Isosorbide mononitrate

Used to prevent chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood supply to the heart.

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Bildagliptin

A medication that lowers glucose levels in the blood.

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Chlorpromazine

Medication used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.

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Mifepristone

Blocks the effects of progesterone, used in medical abortion.

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Nitrazepam

Medication used for short-term treatment of insomnia.

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Levothyroxine

A synthetic form of thyroxine used to treat hypothyroidism.

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Acetazolamide

Increases urine production to remove excess fluid from the body.

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Atorvastatin

Used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

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Study Notes

  • Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
  • Warfarin is an anticoagulant.
  • Ivabradine is an antianginal drug.
  • Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug.
  • Bisoprolol is a hypotensive drug.
  • Zopiclone is a tranquilizer.
  • Heparin is an anticoagulant.
  • Levodopa is used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
  • Haloperidol is an antipsychotic.
  • Acenocoumarol is an anticoagulant.
  • Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic.
  • Pramipexole is an antiparkinsonian drug.
  • Indapamide is a diuretic.
  • Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering drug.
  • Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
  • Lidocaine is a local anesthetic.
  • Isosorbide mononitrate is an antianginal drug.
  • Vildagliptin is a hypoglycemic drug.
  • Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic.
  • Mifepristone is an antiprogestagen.
  • Nitrazepam is a tranquilizer.
  • Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone analogue.
  • Acetazolamide is a diuretic.
  • Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering drug.
  • Anastrazole is an aromatase inhibitor.
  • Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug.
  • Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside.
  • Methyldopa is a hypotensive drug.
  • Beclomethasone is used for bronchospasm.
  • Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet drug.
  • Ferrous hydroxide polymaltose is an antianemic drug.
  • Acarbose is a hypoglycemic drug.
  • Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant.
  • Furosemide is a diuretic.
  • Enalapril is a hypotensive drug.
  • Prednisone is a glucocorticoid.
  • Clozapine is an antipsychotic.
  • Fenofibrate is a lipid-lowering drug.
  • Flutamide is an antiandrogenic drug.
  • Trihexyphenidyl is an antiparkinsonian drug.

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This quiz assesses understanding of different medications, their classifications, and their uses. It covers drug types like meloxicam, warfarin, ivabradine, clopidogrel, bisoprolol, and zopiclone. Test your knowledge of pharmaceuticals.

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