Medication Classifications Flashcards
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What is the classification of the drug that constricts blood vessels and stops superficial bleeding?

  • Anticoagulants
  • Adrenergic (correct)
  • Antidepressant
  • Analgesic
  • Which of the following drugs is an example of an analgesic?

  • Aspirin (correct)
  • Ephedrine
  • Albuterol
  • Lidocaine
  • What is the function of anesthetic drugs?

    Produces insensibility to pain or sensation of pain.

    What do anti-anxiety medications do?

    <p>Reduce anxiety and tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antibiotics?

    <p>Kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of anticoagulants?

    <p>Delays or blocks clotting of blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is considered an anti-inflammatory?

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

    Which drug is used as an antidepressant?

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

    What effect do antihistamines have?

    <p>Counteract effects of histamine by blocking action in tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bronchodilators do?

    <p>Relax smooth muscle of the bronchi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agent increases secretions and mucus from bronchial tubes?

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

    What do decongestants relieve?

    <p>Local congestion in the tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medication Classifications

    • Adrenergic: Constricts blood vessels and halts superficial bleeding; examples include epinephrine.

    • Analgesic: Reduces pain perception; commonly used medications include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.

    • Anesthetic: Induces insensibility to pain; examples include lidocaine and novacaine.

    • Anti-anxiety: Alleviates anxiety and tension; medications include alprazolam (Xanax), Valium, and diazepam.

    • Antibiotic: Kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms; examples include penicillins, erythromycin, gentamycin, and tetracycline.

    • Anticholinergic: Acts as a parasympathetic blocker, reducing spasms in smooth muscles; examples are Librax and scopolamine.

    • Anticoagulants: Delay or obstruct blood clotting; important medications include heparin and warfarin (Coumadin).

    • Antidepressant: Addresses symptoms of depression; common drugs include Zoloft and amitriptyline (Elavil).

    • Antiemetic: Targets nausea and vomiting by acting on the brain's hypothalamus; examples are Compazine, Tigan, and Reglan.

    • Antiepileptic: Also known as anticonvulsants; reduce excessive brain stimulation; examples include Dilantin, phenobarbital, and Tegretol.

    • Antifungal: Diminishes or halts the reproduction of fungi; representative drugs include Monistat and nystatin.

    • Antihistamine: Counteracts histamine effects, potentially inhibiting gastric secretions; examples include Benadryl and Phenergan.

    • Antihypertensive: Blocks nerve impulses constricting arteries, slows heart rate, and limits aldosterone; notable medications are atenolol, Cardura, and Lopressor.

    • Anti-inflammatory: Acts to reduce inflammation or rheumatism; includes NSAIDs, Advil, naproxen, and prednisone.

    • Antineoplastic: Targets cancer cells, inhibiting their growth or promoting their destruction; examples include interferon and hydrea.

    • Antispasmotic: Alleviates or prevents muscle spasms due to injury or inflammation; an example is methocarbamol.

    • Antitussive: Cough suppressants that act on the cough center of the brain; notable examples are codeine, dextromethorphan, and Robitussin.

    • Bronchodilator: Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to ease breathing; examples include aminophylline, epinephrine, and albuterol.

    • Cathartic: Known as laxatives, they enhance peristalsis in the large intestine; examples include Dulcolax and Colace.

    • Contraceptive: Prevents conception; notable drugs include Depo-Provera and Ortho Tri-Cyclen.

    • Decongestant: Alleviates local tissue congestion; examples include ephedrine, Afrin, and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).

    • Diuretic: Promotes urination by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in kidneys; examples are Lasix and Dyrenium.

    • Expectorant: Increases mucus and secretions from bronchial tubes; commonly used expectorants include Benylin and guaifenesin (Robitussin).

    • Hemostatic: Controls bleeding, functioning as a blood coagulant; examples include Vitamin K and absorbable agents like Gelfoam.

    • Hypnotic: Sedatives that induce sleep and reduce brain activity; examples include Dalmane and Restoril.

    • Hormone Replacement: Supplements hormone deficiencies; notable examples are insulin, Synthroid, and estrogen.

    • Miotic: Causes pupil contraction in the eye; example includes Isopto Carbachol.

    • Mydriatic: Dilates the pupil; often associated with anticholinergics such as atropine sulfate.

    • Mucolytic: Reduces viscosity of respiratory secretions; an example is Mucomyst.

    • Antiflatulents: Prevents gas formation in the intestines and helps absorb mucus; examples include Mylicon and activated charcoal.

    • Corticosteroids: Inhaled to decrease airway inflammation in asthma patients; examples include Aerobid, betamethasone, and Azmacort.

    • Gallstone Dissolving Drugs: Suppress liver production of cholesterol and cholic acid; one example is Atigall, requiring careful monitoring due to potential toxicity.

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    Test your knowledge on various medication classifications with these flashcards. Learn the definitions and examples of adrenergic, analgesic, anesthetic, and anti-anxiety medications. Perfect for students in pharmacology or anyone interested in medicine.

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