HOSA PHARMACOLOGY
ABBREVIATIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
A.2.R.B. - correct answer-Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block Angiotensin 2
enzymes from specific receptor sites
-avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction
-usually have the suffix "ARTAN"
A.C.E. Inhibitors - correct answer-Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block
the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
-avoiding Angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction
-usually have the prefix "PRIL"
AA - correct answer of each
AC - correct answer before a meal
AD - correct answer right ear
Anti-Convulsants - correct answer-suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the
nervous system
-also known as anti-epileptic drugs and anti-seizure drugs
Anti-Diabetics/ Sulfonylureas - correct answer-lower glucose levels in blood
-only used to treat type II Diabetes
Antibiotics - correct answer-inhibit the reproduction of new bacteria cells
, ARTAN - correct answerClass: A2RB
AS - correct answer left ear
AU - correct answerboth ears
AZOSIN - correct answerClass: Alpha Blockers
Benzodiazephines - correct answer-known as "Benzos"
-used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives and hypnotics
-usually have the suffix "PAM"
Beta Blockers (B1) - correct answer-also known as beta-adrenergic blocking
agents
-block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the CNS and mediate a "fight or
flight" response, which would cause actions in the heart
-usually have the suffix "OLOL"
BID - correct answertwice a day
BOP (Board of Pharmacy) (each state) - correct answer-regulate licensing of
pharmacists
-regulate licensing of pharmacy technicians
-set state laws/ requirements
-outline the operating guidelines in the pharmacy
-investigate violations of the operating guidelines
-determine state regulated controlled substances
-state agency
BUCCAL - correct answercheek/gum
C - correct answer100
C - correct answerwith
Calcium Channel Blockers - correct answer-work by blocking calcium channels in
cardiac muscles and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart
ABBREVIATIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
A.2.R.B. - correct answer-Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block Angiotensin 2
enzymes from specific receptor sites
-avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction
-usually have the suffix "ARTAN"
A.C.E. Inhibitors - correct answer-Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block
the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
-avoiding Angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction
-usually have the prefix "PRIL"
AA - correct answer of each
AC - correct answer before a meal
AD - correct answer right ear
Anti-Convulsants - correct answer-suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the
nervous system
-also known as anti-epileptic drugs and anti-seizure drugs
Anti-Diabetics/ Sulfonylureas - correct answer-lower glucose levels in blood
-only used to treat type II Diabetes
Antibiotics - correct answer-inhibit the reproduction of new bacteria cells
, ARTAN - correct answerClass: A2RB
AS - correct answer left ear
AU - correct answerboth ears
AZOSIN - correct answerClass: Alpha Blockers
Benzodiazephines - correct answer-known as "Benzos"
-used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives and hypnotics
-usually have the suffix "PAM"
Beta Blockers (B1) - correct answer-also known as beta-adrenergic blocking
agents
-block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the CNS and mediate a "fight or
flight" response, which would cause actions in the heart
-usually have the suffix "OLOL"
BID - correct answertwice a day
BOP (Board of Pharmacy) (each state) - correct answer-regulate licensing of
pharmacists
-regulate licensing of pharmacy technicians
-set state laws/ requirements
-outline the operating guidelines in the pharmacy
-investigate violations of the operating guidelines
-determine state regulated controlled substances
-state agency
BUCCAL - correct answercheek/gum
C - correct answer100
C - correct answerwith
Calcium Channel Blockers - correct answer-work by blocking calcium channels in
cardiac muscles and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart
