Pharmacology Classes of Drugs Flashcards
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What is an ACE inhibitor?

  • Promotes vomiting
  • Relieves pain
  • Lowers blood pressure (correct)
  • Increases cholesterol

    • What type of drug is an amphetamine?

    Central nervous system stimulant

    What does an analgesic do?

    Relieves pain

    What is the primary function of an androgen?

    <p>Male hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an anesthetic do?

    <p>Reduces or eliminates sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an angiotensin II receptor blocker?

    <p>Lowers blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antacid do?

    <p>Neutralizes acid in the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an antiandrogen?

    <p>Slows the uptake of androgens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antiarrhythmic drug do?

    <p>Treats abnormal heart rhythms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an antibiotic?

    <p>Chemical substance that destroys foreign organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an anticoagulant do?

    <p>Prevents blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an anticonvulsant?

    <p>Prevents convulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antidepressant do?

    <p>Relieves symptoms of depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an antidiabetic drug used for?

    <p>Prevent diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antidiarrheal do?

    <p>Prevents diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antiemetic do?

    <p>Prevents nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an antihistamine?

    <p>Blocks the action of histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antinauseant do?

    <p>Relieves nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an antiplatelet?

    <p>Reduces the tendency of platelets to form a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an antiulcer drug do?

    <p>Inhibits acid secretion in the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an antiviral drug?

    <p>Acts against viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an aromatase inhibitor do?

    <p>Reduces estrogen in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a bactericidal drug?

    <p>Kills bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a bacteriostatic drug do?

    <p>Inhibits bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a beta-blocker?

    <p>Blocks the action of epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a bisphosphonate do?

    <p>Prevents bone loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of caffeine?

    <p>Central nervous system stimulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a calcium channel blocker do?

    <p>Blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a cardiac glycoside?

    <p>Increases the force of contraction of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a cardiovascular drug?

    <p>Acts on the heart and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cathartic do?

    <p>Relieves constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cholesterol-binding drug used for?

    <p>Prevents cholesterol uptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cholesterol-lowering drug do?

    <p>Lowers cholesterol production by the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a diuretic?

    <p>Increases urine production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an emetic do?

    <p>Promotes vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an endocrine drug?

    <p>Hormone or hormone-like drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a gastrointestinal drug do?

    <p>Relieves gastrointestinal diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a glucocorticoid?

    <p>Raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hypnotic do?

    <p>Produces sleep or trance-like state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a laxative do?

    <p>Weak cathartic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a narcotic?

    <p>Habit-forming drug that relieves pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a progestin?

    <p>Female hormone that stimulates uterine lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a purgative do?

    <p>Relieves constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a respiratory drug?

    <p>Treats respiratory conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sedative?

    <p>A mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stimulant?

    <p>Central nervous system stimulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacology Classes of Drugs

    • ACE Inhibitor: Lowers blood pressure; used for hypertension treatment.
    • Amphetamine: Central nervous system stimulant; increases alertness and energy.
    • Analgesic: Relief from pain; can be non-opioid or opioid.
    • Androgen: Male hormone; responsible for male sexual characteristics.
    • Anesthetic: Reduces or eliminates sensation; can be general or local.
    • Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker: Lowers blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from acting on blood vessel receptors.

    Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Drugs

    • Antacid: Neutralizes stomach acid; used for heartburn and indigestion.
    • Antiandrogen: Slows uptake or effects of androgens; used in hormone-sensitive conditions.
    • Antiarrhythmic: Treats abnormal heart rhythms; stabilizes cardiac electrical activity.
    • Antibiotic: Destroys or inhibits foreign organisms; vital in treating bacterial infections.
    • Anticoagulant: Prevents blood clotting; crucial in managing thrombosis risks.
    • Anticonvulsant: Prevents convulsions; often prescribed for epilepsy.
    • Antidepressant: Relieves symptoms of depression; alters neurotransmitter levels.
    • Antidiabetic: Prevents diabetes mellitus; regulates blood glucose levels.
    • Antidiarrheal: Prevents diarrhea; useful in gastrointestinal disturbances.

    Symptomatic and Side Effect Management

    • Antiemetic: Prevents nausea and vomiting; often used in chemotherapy.
    • Antihistamine: Blocks histamine action; mitigates allergy symptoms.
    • Antinauseant: Relieves nausea and vomiting; similar to antiemetics.
    • Antiplatelet: Reduces platelet clumping; decreases risk of clot formation.
    • Antiulcer: Inhibits stomach acid secretion; used in ulcer management.
    • Antiviral: Acts against viruses; effective for conditions like herpes and HIV.

    Hormonal and Bone Health Medications

    • Aromatase Inhibitor: Lowers estrogen by blocking aromatase enzyme; used in breast cancer treatment.
    • Bactericidal: Kills bacteria; used in various infections.
    • Bacteriostatic: Inhibits bacterial growth; halts reproduction rather than killing bacteria.
    • Beta-blocker: Blocks epinephrine effects; lowers heart rate and blood pressure.
    • Bisphosphonate: Prevents bone loss; often prescribed for osteoporosis.
    • Caffeine: Central nervous system stimulant; enhances mental alertness.
    • Calcium Channel Blocker: Blocks calcium entry into heart and blood vessels; lowers blood pressure.

    Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs

    • Cardiac Glycoside: Increases heart contraction force; used in heart failure treatment.
    • Cardiovascular Drug: Acts directly on heart and blood vessels; includes antihypertensives.
    • Cathartic: Relieves constipation; induces bowel movements.
    • Cholesterol-binding Drug: Prevents dietary cholesterol absorption.
    • Cholesterol-lowering Drug: Reduces liver-produced cholesterol; commonly statins.
    • Diuretic: Increases urine production; reduces body fluid volume, used in hypertension management.

    Action-Inducing Drugs

    • Emetic: Promotes vomiting; used in specific poisoning cases.
    • Endocrine Drug: Hormone or hormone-like substance; impacts endocrine functions.
    • Gastrointestinal Drug: Treats GI tract diseases; improves digestive health.
    • Glucocorticoid: Raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation; used in inflammatory conditions.
    • Hypnotic: Induces sleep or trance-like state; used for sleep disorders.
    • Laxative: Mild cathartic; assists in relieving constipation.

    Pain Management and Sedation

    • Narcotic: Habit-forming pain reliever; induces stupor or insensibility.
    • Progestin: Female hormone that supports uterine lining; used in hormone therapies.
    • Purgative: Strong cathartic; effectively cleanses bowels.
    • Respiratory Drug: Treats respiratory conditions like asthma and emphysema.
    • Sedative: Mildly hypnotic; relaxes without necessarily inducing sleep.
    • Stimulant: Increases alertness; enhances physical or mental activity.

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