Drug Classifications Pharm ATI Exam review-
common drug class suffixes 2025/2026 | Nursing
Pharmacology Study Guide & NCLEX Exam |
Questions and Correct Answers |Grade A (100%
Correct Elaborations)
-dipine
Ca+ channel blocker
Slows movement of calcium into smooth muscle= arterial dilation & decreased BP
Tx: angina, HTN (verapamil & diltiazem may be used for AFIB, A flutter, SVT
S/S: Constipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity
Common meds- nifedipine (procardia), verapamil, diltiazem
-afil
Erectile dysfunction
s/s: headache, heartburn, diarrhea, flushing, nosebleeds, parathesias, changes in color vision
Contradicted in clients taking nitrates, anticoags, anti HTN
Common meds- sildenafil (viagra)
-pril
ACE inhibitor
Block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
TX: HTN, HF, MI, diabetic nephropathy
S/S: Anigoedema, Cough, Electrolyte imbalance (^k+)
NI: Monitor K+ levels, BP
Common med- catopril, lisinopril, enalapril (vastotec)
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, Drug Classifications Pharm ATI Exam review-
common drug class suffixes 2025/2026 | Nursing
Pharmacology Study Guide & NCLEX Exam |
Questions and Correct Answers |Grade A (100%
Correct Elaborations)
-pam, -lam
Benzodiazipines
TX: Sedative-hypnotics for sleep, Adjuncts to anesthesia to induce relaxation and amnesia
(procedural memory loss), To reduce anxiety (anxiolytic), Panic disorders, To treat or prevent
seizures, For alcohol withdrawal, Muscle relaxant
-statin
Antilipidemic
aid in lowering LDL & increasing HDL
S/S: muscle aches, hepatotoxicity, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, peripheral neruopathy
NI: take in evening, monitor renal and liver function, low fat/high fiber diet, drug interactions:
digoxin, warfarin, NSAIDs, etc.
Common meds- lovastatin (mevacor)
-asone, -solone
- onide
Pred-
Cort-
Corticosteroid
prevent inflammatory response
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common drug class suffixes 2025/2026 | Nursing
Pharmacology Study Guide & NCLEX Exam |
Questions and Correct Answers |Grade A (100%
Correct Elaborations)
-dipine
Ca+ channel blocker
Slows movement of calcium into smooth muscle= arterial dilation & decreased BP
Tx: angina, HTN (verapamil & diltiazem may be used for AFIB, A flutter, SVT
S/S: Constipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity
Common meds- nifedipine (procardia), verapamil, diltiazem
-afil
Erectile dysfunction
s/s: headache, heartburn, diarrhea, flushing, nosebleeds, parathesias, changes in color vision
Contradicted in clients taking nitrates, anticoags, anti HTN
Common meds- sildenafil (viagra)
-pril
ACE inhibitor
Block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
TX: HTN, HF, MI, diabetic nephropathy
S/S: Anigoedema, Cough, Electrolyte imbalance (^k+)
NI: Monitor K+ levels, BP
Common med- catopril, lisinopril, enalapril (vastotec)
1
, Drug Classifications Pharm ATI Exam review-
common drug class suffixes 2025/2026 | Nursing
Pharmacology Study Guide & NCLEX Exam |
Questions and Correct Answers |Grade A (100%
Correct Elaborations)
-pam, -lam
Benzodiazipines
TX: Sedative-hypnotics for sleep, Adjuncts to anesthesia to induce relaxation and amnesia
(procedural memory loss), To reduce anxiety (anxiolytic), Panic disorders, To treat or prevent
seizures, For alcohol withdrawal, Muscle relaxant
-statin
Antilipidemic
aid in lowering LDL & increasing HDL
S/S: muscle aches, hepatotoxicity, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, peripheral neruopathy
NI: take in evening, monitor renal and liver function, low fat/high fiber diet, drug interactions:
digoxin, warfarin, NSAIDs, etc.
Common meds- lovastatin (mevacor)
-asone, -solone
- onide
Pred-
Cort-
Corticosteroid
prevent inflammatory response
2
