NSG124 - Drug Classifications 100% Correct
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Drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types:
Analgesics non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic
analgesics for severe pain.
Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by
Antacids
neutralizing stomach acid.
Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
Antianxiety drugs (sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor
tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics Drugs to control irregularities of the heartbeat.
Antibacterials Drugs used to treat infections
Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic
substances that combat bacterial infection. Some
antibiotics are effective only against limited types of
Antibiotics
bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum
antibiotics, are effective against a wide range of
bacteria.
Anticoagulants prevent blood from clotting.
Anticoagulants & Thrombolytics help dissolve and disperse blood clots
Thrombolytics and may be prescribed for patients with recent
arterial or venous thrombosis.
Anticonvulsants Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures.
, There are three main groups of mood lifting
antidepressants: tricyclics, monoamine oxidase
Antidepressants
inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs)
Drugs used for the relief of diarrhea. Two main types
of antidiarrheal preparations are simple adsorbent
Antidiarrheals substances and drugs that slow down the
contractions of the bowel muscles so that the
contents are propelled more slowly.
Antiemetics Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most
Antifungals common of which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous
membranes.
Drugs used to counteract the effects of histamine,
Antihistamines
one of the chemicals involved in chemical reactions.
Drugs used to lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include
Antihypertensives diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blocker, ACE
(angiotensin - converting enzyme) inhibitors, centrally
acting antihypertensives and sympatholytics.
Drugs used to reduce inflammation - the redness,
heat, swelling, and increased blood flow found in
Anti-Inflammatories
infections and in many chronic noninfective diseases
such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Antineoplastics Drugs used to treat cancer
Drugs used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric
Antipsychotics disorders. These drugs are sometimes called major
tranquilizers.
Antipyretics Drugs used to reduce fever (Think pyro>fire>fever)
Drugs used to treat viral infections or to provide
Antivirals temporary protection against infections such as
influenza.
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Terms in this set (40)
Drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types:
Analgesics non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic
analgesics for severe pain.
Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by
Antacids
neutralizing stomach acid.
Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
Antianxiety drugs (sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor
tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics Drugs to control irregularities of the heartbeat.
Antibacterials Drugs used to treat infections
Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic
substances that combat bacterial infection. Some
antibiotics are effective only against limited types of
Antibiotics
bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum
antibiotics, are effective against a wide range of
bacteria.
Anticoagulants prevent blood from clotting.
Anticoagulants & Thrombolytics help dissolve and disperse blood clots
Thrombolytics and may be prescribed for patients with recent
arterial or venous thrombosis.
Anticonvulsants Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures.
, There are three main groups of mood lifting
antidepressants: tricyclics, monoamine oxidase
Antidepressants
inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs)
Drugs used for the relief of diarrhea. Two main types
of antidiarrheal preparations are simple adsorbent
Antidiarrheals substances and drugs that slow down the
contractions of the bowel muscles so that the
contents are propelled more slowly.
Antiemetics Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most
Antifungals common of which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous
membranes.
Drugs used to counteract the effects of histamine,
Antihistamines
one of the chemicals involved in chemical reactions.
Drugs used to lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include
Antihypertensives diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blocker, ACE
(angiotensin - converting enzyme) inhibitors, centrally
acting antihypertensives and sympatholytics.
Drugs used to reduce inflammation - the redness,
heat, swelling, and increased blood flow found in
Anti-Inflammatories
infections and in many chronic noninfective diseases
such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Antineoplastics Drugs used to treat cancer
Drugs used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric
Antipsychotics disorders. These drugs are sometimes called major
tranquilizers.
Antipyretics Drugs used to reduce fever (Think pyro>fire>fever)
Drugs used to treat viral infections or to provide
Antivirals temporary protection against infections such as
influenza.
