Therapeutic Categories of Drugs Quiz
28 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which medication is primarily used to treat manic episodes?

  • Methotrexate
  • Valproic acid
  • Sumatriptan
  • Lithium carbonate (correct)

    • What is the primary function of antineoplastic medications?

  • Prevent migraines
  • Increase dopamine levels
  • Reduce blood pressure
  • Prevent the growth and spread of neoplasms (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for Parkinson's disease?

  • Amantadine
  • Levodopa
  • Carbidopa
  • Aspirin (correct)

    • Which class of drugs is effective in destroying parasitic infections?

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

    What is the mechanism of action for antiparkinson's medications?

    <p>Suppress acetylcholine levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is utilized to prevent platelet aggregation?

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

    Which medication is effective in treating migraines?

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

    Which drug is classified as an antineoplastic agent for cancer treatment?

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

    Which category of drugs is primarily used to reduce pain without causing loss of consciousness?

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

    Which drug example is classified as a general anesthetic?

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

    What is the primary action of an antidiuretic drug?

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

    Which medication is an example of an antidepressant?

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

    What is the main purpose of an antiemetic drug?

    <p>Prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is classified as an anti-arrhythmic agent?

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

    Which class of drugs is utilized to treat parasitic worm infections?

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

    Which medication is a common example of an anticoagulant?

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

    What is the function of an anticonvulsant medication?

    <p>To control epileptic seizures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug is primarily indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections?

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

    Which class of medications is used to reduce high blood pressure?

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

    Which of the following is NOT typically classified as an antihypertensive drug?

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

    What is the primary function of anti-inflammatory drugs?

    <p>Reduce fever and pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug would be most appropriate for an individual experiencing nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy?

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

    Which of the following options are anticoagulant medications?

    <p>Salicylates, Warfarin, Heparin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of antifungal medications?

    <p>Treat infections caused by fungi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an anti-inflammatory drug?

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

    Which class of drugs is primarily used for managing gout?

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

    What is the role of diuretics in medical treatment?

    <p>Remove excess fluid and reduce blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for both prevention and treatment of nausea from motion sickness?

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

    Flashcards

    Antidiabetic Drug

    Medication that helps people with diabetes manage blood sugar levels.

    Antidiarrheal

    Medication to prevent, stop, or control diarrhea.

    Antidote

    A substance that counteracts the harmful effects of a poison.

    Antiemetic

    Medication to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antiflatulent

    Medication to reduce intestinal gas.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antifungal

    Medication that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antigout

    Medication to prevent or reduce gout attacks and long-term joint damage.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antihypertensive

    Medication to lower high blood pressure.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Sympathoplegic Antihypertensive

    Drugs that reduce high blood pressure by affecting the sympathetic nervous system.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antihypertensive - Calcium Channel Blocker

    Medication to lower blood pressure by affecting calcium channels in blood vessels.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Analgesic

    Reduces pain without loss of consciousness.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anesthetic

    Causes lack of feeling or awareness, including loss of sensation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anorexiant

    Suppresses appetite.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antacid

    Neutralizes stomach acidity.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anthelmintic

    Destroys or prevents parasitic worms.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anti-allergic

    Prevents or relieves allergies.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anti-anxiety

    Prevents or reduces anxiety.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anti-arrhythmic

    Corrects abnormal heart rhythms.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antibacterial

    Destroys or suppresses bacteria.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Chloroquine's Function

    Chloroquine is an anti-malarial and anti-protozoal drug that interferes with the growth and reproduction of protozoa.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antimanic Drugs

    Medications used to prevent or treat manic episodes, a part of bipolar disorder.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antiparkinson's Drugs

    Medications used to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by adjusting dopamine and acetylcholine levels.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antiplatelet Drugs

    Drugs that prevent platelets from sticking together, avoiding blood clot formation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antiprotozoal Example

    Metronidazole, Ivermectin, and Atovaquone are examples of antiprotozoal drugs.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antipsychotics Use

    Antipsychotics are used to treat symptoms of psychosis, often involving distorted thinking or perceptions.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antineoplastic Drugs

    These drugs prevent or treat cancer by stopping malignant cell growth and spread.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antiparasitic Drugs

    These medications destroy or disrupt the growth and reproduction of parasites.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Study Notes

    Therapeutic Categories of Drugs

    • Analgesic: Reduces pain without loss of consciousness. Examples include painkillers.
    • Anesthetic: Causes lack of feeling or awareness, including loss of sensation. Local anesthetics affect a specific area, while general anesthetics affect the whole body. Examples include lidocaine (local) and Propofol, Nitrous Oxide (general).
    • Anorexiant: Suppresses appetite. Examples include Methamphetamine and Phentermine.
    • Antacid: Neutralizes stomach acidity. Examples include Aluminum hydroxide, Milk of Magnesia, and Sodium bicarbonate.
    • Anthelmintic: Destroys or prevents parasitic worms. Examples include Albendazole, Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Pyrantel pamoate, and Triclabendazole.
    • Anti-allergic: Prevents or relieves allergies. First-generation examples include Diphenhydramine and Chlorpheniramine; second-generation examples include Cetirizine, Levocetirizine, Loratadine, and others.
    • Antianxiety: Prevents or reduces anxiety (anxiolytics/minor tranquilizers). Benzodiazepines (e.g., Lorazepam, Midazolam, Diazepam) are examples.
    • Anti-arrhythmic: Prevents, alleviates, or corrects abnormal heart rhythms. Examples include Barbiturates, Procainamide, Propafenone, Propranolol, Amiodarone, and Bretylium.
    • Antibacterial: Destroys or suppresses bacterial growth or reproduction. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, Quinolones, Fluoroquinolones, Penicillin, Cefalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Amikacin, Gentamicin, Azithromycin, and Erythromycin.
    • Anticoagulant: Prevents blood clot formation or enlargement. Heparin and Warfarin are examples.
    • Anticonvulsant: Prevents or reduces epileptic or other convulsive seizures. Examples include Carbamazepine, Clonazepam, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Phenytoin, and Phenobarbital.
    • Antidepressant: Prevents, treats, or alleviates depression. Examples include Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Phenelzine, Isocarboxazid, Moclobemide, and Selegiline.
    • Antidiabetic: Helps control blood sugar levels in diabetes. Insulin and Metformin are among the drugs used.
    • Antidiarrheal: Prevents or stops diarrhea. Examples include bismuth subsalicylate and loperamide.
    • Antidote: Counteracts or neutralizes the effects of a poison. Examples include Activated Charcoal.
    • Antiemetic: Prevents or treats nausea and vomiting. Examples include Meclizine, Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Granisetron; and Metoclopramide.
    • Antiflatulent: Reduces intestinal gas. Simethicone is an example.
    • Antifungal: Destroys or prevents fungal growth. Examples include Clotrimazole, Miconazole, and Fluconazole.
    • Antigout: Used to avoid severe gout attacks and prevent long-term joint damage. Colchicine and NSAIDs are examples.
    • Antihypertensive: Reduces high blood pressure. Examples include Clonidine, Methyldopa, Prazosin, Terazosin, Nifedipine, Diltiazem, and Verapamil.
    • Antihypoglycemic: Elevates or increases blood glucose levels.
    • Anti-inflammatory: Relieves inflammation. Aspirin, Indomethacin, Diclofenac, Mefenamic Acid, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Celecoxib, and Etoricoxib are examples.
    • Antilipidemic: Reduces lipid levels. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibrates, and sterol absorption inhibitors are examples.
    • Antimalarial: Treats malaria. Chloroquine is an example.
    • Antimanic: Prevents and treats manic episodes. Lithium carbonate and Valproic acid are examples.
    • Antimigraine: Prevents or reduces migraine severity. Sumatriptan and Rizatriptan are examples.
    • Antineoplastic: Prevents the growth and spread of tumors/cancer. Methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil, 6-mercaptopurine, Vinblastine, Vincristine, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel, and Etoposide are examples.
    • Antiparasitic: Destroys or prevents parasitic growth. Examples include Metronidazole, Albendazole, Ivermectin, and Mebendazole.
    • Anti-Parkinson's: Reduces Parkinson's symptoms. Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone are a common triple therapy.
    • Antiplatelet: Prevents platelet aggregation to reduce blood clots. Examples include Aspirin, Ticlopidine, Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor, and Cilostazol.
    • Antiprotozoa: Destroys or prevents protozoa growth. Examples include Metronidazole, Ivermectin and Atovaquone.
    • Antipsychotic: Treats psychosis. Examples include Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, and Quetiapine.
    • Antipyretic: Reduces fever. Examples include Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen.

    Other Drug Categories

    • Antirheumatic: Treats rheumatoid arthritis. Examples include Methotrexate.
    • Antiseborrheic: Treats seborrheic dermatitis. Examples include Selenium sulfide.
    • Antispasmodic: Treats muscle contractions. Examples include Belladonna, Chlordiazepoxide, Dicyclomine, and Hyoscine-N Butylbromide.
    • Anti-TB: Treats tuberculosis. Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol fall into the first-line group, while Cycloserine and Kanamycin are second-line.
    • Antitussive: Relieves coughs. Examples include Codeine, Butamirate, and Dextromethorphan.
    • Antiviral: Kills or inhibits viral replication. Examples include Famciclovir, Ganciclovir, Oseltamivir, Zanamivir, and Acyclovir.
    • Astringents: Cleanse and tone skin by shrinking pores; also arrests secretions and contraction of tissue, or control bleeding. Examples include Tretinoin.
    • Bronchodilator: Relaxes bronchiole muscles facilitating better lung aeration. Examples include Albuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol, Salmeterol, and Formoterol.
    • Cathartic: Empties bowels. Examples include Psyllium and Methylcellulose.
    • CNS Stimulant: Increases alertness. Amphetamine is an example.
    • Contraceptive: Prevents pregnancy. Examples include Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestrel.
    • Decongestant: Reduces nasal congestion. Examples include Phenylpropanolamine and Phenylephrine.
    • Diuretic: Increases urine production. Examples include Furosemide, Acetazolamide, and Spironolactone.
    • Electrolyte Supplement: Replenishes electrolytes. Oral rehydration solutions and Lactated Ringer's solution are examples.
    • Expectorant: Thins and removes mucus from airways. Guaifenesin is an example.
    • Gastroprokinetic: Aids in the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract. Examples include Domperidone and Metoclopramide.
    • Hemostatic: Stops bleeding. Examples include SeraSeal.
    • Hypnotic: Induces sleep. Lorazepam, Diazepam, Zolpidem.
    • Immunosuppressant: Suppresses the immune response. Mycophenolate Mofetil.
    • Keratolytic: Exfoliates skin. Salicylic acid and Selenium sulfide are examples.
    • Laxative: Treats constipation. Examples include Senna and Lactulose.
    • Mucolytic: Dissolves mucus. Examples include Acetylcysteine and Bromhexine.
    • Miotic: Contracts the pupil of the eye. Examples include Carbachol and Pilocarpine.
    • Mydriatic: Dilates the pupil of the eye. Examples include Atropine sulfate and Tropicamide.
    • Pediculicide: Kills lice. Permethrin is an example.
    • Rubefacient: Produces redness in the skin. Examples include Camphor and Salicylates.
    • Scabicidal: Kills mites that cause scabies. Examples include Crotamiton and Permethrin.
    • Sedative: Calms a patient. Examples include Clonazepam and Amobarbital.
    • Skeletal Muscle Relaxant: Reduces muscle contractions. Examples include Rocuronium.
    • Tocolytic: Slows or stops uterine contractions during labor. Examples include Magnesium Sulfate.
    • Vaccine: Provides immunity against a disease. Examples include Dengue, Hep-B, and Flu vaccines.
    • Vasodilator: Widens blood vessels. Examples include Terazosin and Nitroglycerin.
    • Vitamin: Provides essential nutrients for bodily function. The specifics of different vitamins will need to be studied separately.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Pharmacology Chapter 7 PDF

    Description

    Test your knowledge on the different therapeutic categories of drugs. This quiz covers various drug classes such as analgesics, anesthetics, and anti-allergic medications, along with examples and their functions. Perfect for students in pharmacology or anyone interested in understanding drug classifications.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser