PTCB & DRUG CLASSIFICATION EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
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Ace Inhibitor - CORRECT ANSWER -Inhibits conversion of angiotension I to angiotension II, a
potent vasocontrictor, i.e. relaxation of blood vessels occur
Aminoglycoside - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat serious infections by inhibiting bacterial
protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. After intial dose, dosage is adjusted
according to plasma concentrations of the individual patient.
Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the
patient unconscious.
Anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthetic renders the
patient unconscience; local anesthetic affects the pain in a particular location; topical
anesthetic is a local anesthetic that affects the sensation in the area they are applied
Anorexiant - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to decrease appetite
Antacid - CORRECT ANSWER -Neutralizes excess gastric acid
Antihelmintic - CORRECT ANSWER -Eradicates intestinal worms
Antiacne - CORRECT ANSWER -Controls acne vulgaris
Antianginal - CORRECT ANSWER -Dilates blood vessels; used to treat angina pectoris, pain in
the chest
Antianxiety - CORRECT ANSWER -Used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, which do not
require excessive sedation
Antiarrhythmic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Depresses
the action of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm.
Anti-Leukemic - CORRECT ANSWER -Anti-cancer drugs that are used to treat one or more
types of Leukemia
Antiarthritic - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces the inflammation of joints
Antibacterial - CORRECT ANSWER -Destructive to or preventing the growth of bacteria. Kills
bacteria (Topical).
Antibiotic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drug used to destroy microorganisms. Kills bacteria and
prevents infection
, Anticholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER -Lowers cholesterol levels
Anticholinergic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that are antagonistic to the action of
parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers
Anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to prevent blood clot formation. Slows the clothing
of blood; for treatment of thrombosis and embolism or for storage of collected blood
Anticonvulsant - CORRECT ANSWER -Prevents or arrests seizures
Antidepressant - CORRECT ANSWER -Agent in treating depression. Classified as SSRIs
(Selective Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors), TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants), or MAOIS
(Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors); elevates mood
Antidiabetic - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat diabetes
Antidiarrheal - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat diarrhea
Antidiuretic - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces volume of urine production
Antidote - CORRECT ANSWER -Neutralizes a poison or counteracts it's effects
Antiemetic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that increase the urge to vomit
Antiepileptic - CORRECT ANSWER -Prevents epileptic seizures
Antiflatulent - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces gastrointestinal gas
Antifolates - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that block the actions of folic acid Bq
Antifungal - CORRECT ANSWER -Destroys fungi or inhibits it's growth. Eradicates or
suppresses fungi
Antigout - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs used in the treatment of the inflammatory joint
condition, Gout
Antihemophilic - CORRECT ANSWER -Used for the treatment of hemophilia; allows blood to
clot
Antihistamine - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine
that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction or allergic reaction. For treatment of
allergies
Antihyperlipidemic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs used to lower high levels of cholesterol
Antihypertensive - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood
pressure
Anti-infective - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat disease produced by microorganisms such
as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites. Kills microorganisms and sterilizes
wounds
DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Ace Inhibitor - CORRECT ANSWER -Inhibits conversion of angiotension I to angiotension II, a
potent vasocontrictor, i.e. relaxation of blood vessels occur
Aminoglycoside - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat serious infections by inhibiting bacterial
protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. After intial dose, dosage is adjusted
according to plasma concentrations of the individual patient.
Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the
patient unconscious.
Anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthetic renders the
patient unconscience; local anesthetic affects the pain in a particular location; topical
anesthetic is a local anesthetic that affects the sensation in the area they are applied
Anorexiant - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to decrease appetite
Antacid - CORRECT ANSWER -Neutralizes excess gastric acid
Antihelmintic - CORRECT ANSWER -Eradicates intestinal worms
Antiacne - CORRECT ANSWER -Controls acne vulgaris
Antianginal - CORRECT ANSWER -Dilates blood vessels; used to treat angina pectoris, pain in
the chest
Antianxiety - CORRECT ANSWER -Used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, which do not
require excessive sedation
Antiarrhythmic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Depresses
the action of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm.
Anti-Leukemic - CORRECT ANSWER -Anti-cancer drugs that are used to treat one or more
types of Leukemia
Antiarthritic - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces the inflammation of joints
Antibacterial - CORRECT ANSWER -Destructive to or preventing the growth of bacteria. Kills
bacteria (Topical).
Antibiotic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drug used to destroy microorganisms. Kills bacteria and
prevents infection
, Anticholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER -Lowers cholesterol levels
Anticholinergic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that are antagonistic to the action of
parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers
Anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to prevent blood clot formation. Slows the clothing
of blood; for treatment of thrombosis and embolism or for storage of collected blood
Anticonvulsant - CORRECT ANSWER -Prevents or arrests seizures
Antidepressant - CORRECT ANSWER -Agent in treating depression. Classified as SSRIs
(Selective Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors), TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants), or MAOIS
(Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors); elevates mood
Antidiabetic - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat diabetes
Antidiarrheal - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat diarrhea
Antidiuretic - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces volume of urine production
Antidote - CORRECT ANSWER -Neutralizes a poison or counteracts it's effects
Antiemetic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that increase the urge to vomit
Antiepileptic - CORRECT ANSWER -Prevents epileptic seizures
Antiflatulent - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduces gastrointestinal gas
Antifolates - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that block the actions of folic acid Bq
Antifungal - CORRECT ANSWER -Destroys fungi or inhibits it's growth. Eradicates or
suppresses fungi
Antigout - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs used in the treatment of the inflammatory joint
condition, Gout
Antihemophilic - CORRECT ANSWER -Used for the treatment of hemophilia; allows blood to
clot
Antihistamine - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine
that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction or allergic reaction. For treatment of
allergies
Antihyperlipidemic - CORRECT ANSWER -Drugs used to lower high levels of cholesterol
Antihypertensive - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood
pressure
Anti-infective - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat disease produced by microorganisms such
as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites. Kills microorganisms and sterilizes
wounds
