Pharmacology Drug Classifications
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analgesic - --CORRECT ANSWER--agent that relieves pain without causing loss
of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)
anesthetic - --CORRECT ANSWER--produces lack of feeling either local or
general depending upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine,
Novocain)
antacid - --CORRECT ANSWER--neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta,
Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or relieves symptoms of
depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil)
antidiarrheal - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits
peristalsis and reduces fecal volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote - --CORRECT ANSWER--counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
(Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan)
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, antifungal - --CORRECT ANSWER--destroys or inhibits the action of histamine
(Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine - --CORRECT ANSWER--acts to prevent the action of histamine
(allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic - --CORRECT ANSWER--used to lower abnormally high
blood levels of fatty substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or controls high blood
pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents inflammation (Advil,
Motrin, Naprosyn)
antimanic - --CORRECT ANSWER--used for treatment of manic episode of
manic-depressive and bipolar disorder (lithium)
antineoplastic - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents the replication of neoplastic
cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran, Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian - --CORRECT ANSWER--used for palliative relief of major
symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-Dopa, Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic - --CORRECT ANSWER--reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
analgesic - --CORRECT ANSWER--agent that relieves pain without causing loss
of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)
anesthetic - --CORRECT ANSWER--produces lack of feeling either local or
general depending upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine,
Novocain)
antacid - --CORRECT ANSWER--neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta,
Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or relieves symptoms of
depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil)
antidiarrheal - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits
peristalsis and reduces fecal volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote - --CORRECT ANSWER--counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
(Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan)
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, antifungal - --CORRECT ANSWER--destroys or inhibits the action of histamine
(Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine - --CORRECT ANSWER--acts to prevent the action of histamine
(allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic - --CORRECT ANSWER--used to lower abnormally high
blood levels of fatty substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents or controls high blood
pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents inflammation (Advil,
Motrin, Naprosyn)
antimanic - --CORRECT ANSWER--used for treatment of manic episode of
manic-depressive and bipolar disorder (lithium)
antineoplastic - --CORRECT ANSWER--prevents the replication of neoplastic
cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran, Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian - --CORRECT ANSWER--used for palliative relief of major
symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-Dopa, Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic - --CORRECT ANSWER--reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
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