Medication Classifications

Question 1

alpha blocker

Answer 1

relaxes prostate and bladder muscles

tamsulosin/Flomax: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 2

analgesic

Answer 2

relives pain

hydrocodone-acetaminophen/Vicodin, Norco, Lortab (Sched II): mod-severe pain
oxycodone/OxyContin (Sched II): mod-severe pain
tramodol/Conzip (Sched II): mod-severe pain

Question 3

anesthetic

Answer 3

produces local or general anesthesia

Question 4

antacid

Answer 4

neutralizes stomach acid

Question 5

anti-alzheimer

Answer 5

treats dementia (Alzheimer disease)

Question 6

antianxiety

Answer 6

reduces anxiety and tension

Question 7

antiarryhthmic

Answer 7

treats heart arrhythmias

Question 8

Antibiotic

Answer 8

treats bacterial infections

Question 9

anticholinergic

Answer 9

reduces smooth muscle contractions

Question 10

anticoagulant

Answer 10

reduces blood clotting ability

Question 11

anticonvulsant

Answer 11

reduces the frequency and severity of seizures

Question 12

antidepressant

Answer 12

treats depression

Question 13

antiemetic

Answer 13

reduces nausea and vomiting

Question 14

antifungal

Answer 14

treats fungal infections

Question 15

antigout

Answer 15

reduces uric acid in the body

Question 16

antihistamine

Answer 16

relieves allergies by blocking histamine action

Question 17

antihyperglycemic

Answer 17

reduces the blood glucose level

Question 18

antihypertensive

Answer 18

lowers BP

Question 19

anti-inflammatory

Answer 19

reduces inflammation

Question 20

antimigraine

Answer 20

treats or prevents migraine headaches

Question 21

antineoplastic

Answer 21

slows or stops the growth of cancer cells

Question 22

antiplatelet

Answer 22

prevents the function of platelets

Question 23

antipsychotic

Answer 23

alters the chemical reaction of the brain

Question 24

antitussive

Answer 24

suppresses coughs

Question 25

antiviral

Answer 25

treats viral infection

Question 26

bronchodilator

Answer 26

relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchi

Question 27

Cholesterol-lowering agent

Answer 27

reduces LDL and triglycerides in the blood while increasing HDL

Question 28

contraceptive

Answer 28

inhibits conception (prevents pregnancy)

Question 29

corticosteroid

Answer 29

reduces inflammation

Question 30

decongestant

Answer 30

relieves nasal and sinus congestion

Question 31

diuretic

Answer 31

increase urinary output, lowers BP

Question 32

electrolyte

Answer 32

maintains normal electrolyte level and proper functioning of the body system

Question 33

erectile dysfunction agent

Answer 33

facilitates an erection

Question 34

expectorant

Answer 34

thins bronchial secretions, making it easier to cough up the mucus

Question 35

hemotopoietic

Answer 35

promotes blood cell production

Question 36

hemostatic

Answer 36

clots blood

Question 37

hormone replacement

Answer 37

replaces hormones / compensates for deficiencies

Question 38

laxative

Answer 38

promotes stools

Question 39

leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer 39

blocks the action of substances that cause asthma / allergic rhinitis

Question 40

miotic

Answer 40

drains excessive fluid from the eye (glaucoma treatment)

Question 41

muscle relaxant

Answer 41

reduces pain

Question 42

mydriatic

Answer 42

dilates the pupil (ophthalmic procedures)

Question 43

osteoporosis agent

Answer 43

promotes bone mineral density (treats osteoporosis)

Question 44

protein-pump inhibitor

Answer 44

reduces acid production in the stomach

Question 45

sedative-hypnotic

Answer 45

slows brain activity, allowing sleep

Question 46

stimulant

Answer 46

stimulates the brain, makes person more alert

Question 47

tumor necrosis factor inhibitor

Answer 47

blocks TNF action (prevents inflammation and autoimmune disorders)