NUR1025 FINAL EXAM Questions with Correct
Answers
Analgesics Correct Answer--pain relievers
-two main types:
-non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain
-narcotic analgesics for severe pain
Antacids Correct Answer--neutralize the acids in the stomach
-relieve indigestion and heartburn
Antianxiety Drugs Correct Answer--suppress anxiety and relax muscles
-sometimes called:
-anxiolytics
-sedatives
-minor tranquilizers
Antiarrhythmics Correct Answer--control irregularities of heartbeat
Antibacterials Correct Answer--treat infections
Antibiotics Correct Answer--naturally occurring and synthetic
substances
-combat bacterial infection
,-Some are only effective against limited types of bacteria
-broad spectrum:
-are effective against wide range of bacteria
Anticoagulants Correct Answer--prevent blood from clotting
Thrombolytics Correct Answer--dissolve and disperse blood clots
-may be prescribed for patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis
Anticonvulsants Correct Answer--prevent epileptic seizures
Antidepressants Correct Answer--three main groups of mood-lifting
antidepressants:
-tricyclics
-monoamine oxidase inhibitors
-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Antidiarrheals Correct Answer--relief of diarrhea
-Two main types:
-simple adsorbent substances and drugs
-slows down contractions of the bowel muscles
-contents are propelled slower
,Antiemetics Correct Answer--treat nausea and vomiting
Antifungals Correct Answer--treat fungal infections
-most common affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes
Antihistamines Correct Answer--counteract the effects of histamine:
-one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions
Antihypertensives Correct Answer--lower blood pressure
-diuretics
-beta-blockers
-calcium channel blocker
-ACE (angiotensin- converting enzyme) inhibitors
-centrally acting antihypertensives
-sympatholytics
Anti-Inflammatories Correct Answer--reduce inflammation
-symptoms of inflammation:
-redness
-heat
-swelling
-increased blood flow
-Used to treat chronic noninfective diseases such as:
, -rheumatoid arthritis
- gout
Antineoplastics Correct Answer--treat cancer
Antipsychotics Correct Answer--treat symptoms of severe psychiatric
disorders
-sometimes called major tranquilizers
Antipyretics Correct Answer--reduce fever
Antivirals Correct Answer--treat viral infections
-temporary protection against infections like influenza
Barbiturates Correct Answer--"sleeping drugs"
Beta-Blockers Correct Answer--AKA: beta-adrenergic blocking agents
-reduce the oxygen needs of the heart by reducing heart rate
Bronchodilators Correct Answer--open up the bronchial tubes within the
lungs when the tubes have become narrowed by muscle spasm
-ease breathing in diseases like asthma
Cold Cures Correct Answer--there is no drug that can cure a cold
Answers
Analgesics Correct Answer--pain relievers
-two main types:
-non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain
-narcotic analgesics for severe pain
Antacids Correct Answer--neutralize the acids in the stomach
-relieve indigestion and heartburn
Antianxiety Drugs Correct Answer--suppress anxiety and relax muscles
-sometimes called:
-anxiolytics
-sedatives
-minor tranquilizers
Antiarrhythmics Correct Answer--control irregularities of heartbeat
Antibacterials Correct Answer--treat infections
Antibiotics Correct Answer--naturally occurring and synthetic
substances
-combat bacterial infection
,-Some are only effective against limited types of bacteria
-broad spectrum:
-are effective against wide range of bacteria
Anticoagulants Correct Answer--prevent blood from clotting
Thrombolytics Correct Answer--dissolve and disperse blood clots
-may be prescribed for patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis
Anticonvulsants Correct Answer--prevent epileptic seizures
Antidepressants Correct Answer--three main groups of mood-lifting
antidepressants:
-tricyclics
-monoamine oxidase inhibitors
-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Antidiarrheals Correct Answer--relief of diarrhea
-Two main types:
-simple adsorbent substances and drugs
-slows down contractions of the bowel muscles
-contents are propelled slower
,Antiemetics Correct Answer--treat nausea and vomiting
Antifungals Correct Answer--treat fungal infections
-most common affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes
Antihistamines Correct Answer--counteract the effects of histamine:
-one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions
Antihypertensives Correct Answer--lower blood pressure
-diuretics
-beta-blockers
-calcium channel blocker
-ACE (angiotensin- converting enzyme) inhibitors
-centrally acting antihypertensives
-sympatholytics
Anti-Inflammatories Correct Answer--reduce inflammation
-symptoms of inflammation:
-redness
-heat
-swelling
-increased blood flow
-Used to treat chronic noninfective diseases such as:
, -rheumatoid arthritis
- gout
Antineoplastics Correct Answer--treat cancer
Antipsychotics Correct Answer--treat symptoms of severe psychiatric
disorders
-sometimes called major tranquilizers
Antipyretics Correct Answer--reduce fever
Antivirals Correct Answer--treat viral infections
-temporary protection against infections like influenza
Barbiturates Correct Answer--"sleeping drugs"
Beta-Blockers Correct Answer--AKA: beta-adrenergic blocking agents
-reduce the oxygen needs of the heart by reducing heart rate
Bronchodilators Correct Answer--open up the bronchial tubes within the
lungs when the tubes have become narrowed by muscle spasm
-ease breathing in diseases like asthma
Cold Cures Correct Answer--there is no drug that can cure a cold
