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NCSBN – Lesson 6B: Medications Study Guide The following is a list of the major drug classifications. "Memory tricks" are included where applicable. A • Anti-anemics o prevention and treatment of anemias • Antianginals: o Nitrates: used to treat and prevent attacks of angina; acute treatment o Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are used prophylactically for longer- term management • Antianxiety agents: o Benzodiazepines: better for intermittent or short-term use in ...

NCSBN – Lesson 6B: Medications Study Guide The following is a list of the major drug classifications. "Memory tricks" are included where applicable. A • Anti-anemics o prevention and treatment of anemias • Antianginals: o Nitrates: used to treat and prevent attacks of angina; acute treatment o Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are used prophylactically for longer- term management • Antianxiety agents: o Benzodiazepines: better for intermittent or short-term use in ...