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Pharmacology Drug Classifications Exam
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Analgesic - answer✔agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness (Tylenol,
Advil, Motrin)
anesthetic - answer✔produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and
how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)
antacid - answer✔neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant - answer✔prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan,
Nardil)
antidiarrheal - answer✔prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal
volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote - answer✔counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic - answer✔prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan,
Reglan, Tigan)
antifungal - answer✔destroys or inhibits the action of histamine (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin,
Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine - answer✔acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl,
Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic - answer✔used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances
(lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive - answer✔prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Aldomet,
Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory - answer✔prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
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antimanic - answer✔used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and bipolar
disorder (lithium)
antineoplastic - answer✔prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors
(Myleran, Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian - answer✔used for palliative relief of major symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-
Dopa, Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic - answer✔reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
antituberculosis - answer✔used in treatment of tuberculosis; inhibits growth of mycobacteria
(INH, Myambutal, Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)
antitumor necrosis factor - answer✔seems to slow if not halt altogether the destruction of joints
by disrupting the activity of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (Enbrel)
antitussive - answer✔prevents or relieves cough (codeine, dextrometorphan)
antiulcer - answer✔used in treatment of active duodenal ulcer and for pathological
hypersecretory; controls stomach acid (Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac)
antiviral - answer✔combats a specific viral disease (e.g. herpes) (Denavir, Famivir, Relenza,
Retrovir, Tamiflu, Zovirax)
bronchodilator - answer✔dilates the bronchi (Proventil, Isuprel)
cardiac glycoside - answer✔exerts a positive inotropic effect on the heart; increases strength and
force of contractions and slows heart rate (Digitalis preps)
contraceptive - answer✔device, method or agent that prevents conception
COX-2 Inhibitor - answer✔inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-2) enzyme found in joints and other
areas affected by inflammation
decongestant - answer✔reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling; produces vasoconstriction
(Afrin, Sudafed)
disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) - answer✔may influence the course of
disease progression of rheumatoid arthritis (Arava, Cuprimine, Cytoxan, Rheumatrex, Ridaura)
diuretic - answer✔increases the excretion of urine (Diuril, Lasix, Osmitrol)
emetic - answer✔used to induce vomiting (Apomorphine HCl, Ipecac syrup)
