Medication Classifications Questions
and Answers.
Adrenergic - Answer Constricts blood vessels, stops superficial bleeding. Ex. Epinephrine.
Analgesic - Answer Lessens sensory function of the brain. Ex. aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen.
Aesthetic - Answer Produces insensabilility to pain or sensation of pain. Ex. lidocaine, novocaine.
Anti-anxiety - Answer Reduces anxiety and tension. Ex. alprazolam (Xanax, velum, diazepam)
Antibiotic - Answer Kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms. Ex. any "calling", erythromycin,
gentamycin, tetracycline.
Anticholinergic - Answer parasympathetic blocking agent, reduces spasm in smooth muscle. Ex.
Libra, scopolamine.
Anticoagulants - Answer Delays or blocks clotting of blood. Ex. heparin, Coumadin
Antidepressant - Answer Treats depression. Ex. Zoloft, amitriptyline (Elavil)
Antiemetic - Answer Acts on hypothalamus centre in brain, TX of nausea, vomiting. Ex. Compazine,
titan, Reglan
Antiepileptic - Answerback Anticonvulsant. Reduce excessive stimulation of the brain. Ex. dilating,
phenobarbital, tegmental.
Antifungal - Answer Slows or eliminates multiplication of fungi. Ex. Monistat, NY statin.
Antihistamine - Answer Counteracts effects of histamine by blocking action in tissues, may also be
used to inhibit gastric secretions. Ex. Benadryl, Phenergan, Tagamet and antic for gastric secretions.
Antihypertensive - Answer Blocks nerve impulses that cause arteries to constrict. Slows heart rate,
restricts hormone aldosterone in the blood. Ex. atenolol, Cardura, Lopressor
and Answers.
Adrenergic - Answer Constricts blood vessels, stops superficial bleeding. Ex. Epinephrine.
Analgesic - Answer Lessens sensory function of the brain. Ex. aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen.
Aesthetic - Answer Produces insensabilility to pain or sensation of pain. Ex. lidocaine, novocaine.
Anti-anxiety - Answer Reduces anxiety and tension. Ex. alprazolam (Xanax, velum, diazepam)
Antibiotic - Answer Kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms. Ex. any "calling", erythromycin,
gentamycin, tetracycline.
Anticholinergic - Answer parasympathetic blocking agent, reduces spasm in smooth muscle. Ex.
Libra, scopolamine.
Anticoagulants - Answer Delays or blocks clotting of blood. Ex. heparin, Coumadin
Antidepressant - Answer Treats depression. Ex. Zoloft, amitriptyline (Elavil)
Antiemetic - Answer Acts on hypothalamus centre in brain, TX of nausea, vomiting. Ex. Compazine,
titan, Reglan
Antiepileptic - Answerback Anticonvulsant. Reduce excessive stimulation of the brain. Ex. dilating,
phenobarbital, tegmental.
Antifungal - Answer Slows or eliminates multiplication of fungi. Ex. Monistat, NY statin.
Antihistamine - Answer Counteracts effects of histamine by blocking action in tissues, may also be
used to inhibit gastric secretions. Ex. Benadryl, Phenergan, Tagamet and antic for gastric secretions.
Antihypertensive - Answer Blocks nerve impulses that cause arteries to constrict. Slows heart rate,
restricts hormone aldosterone in the blood. Ex. atenolol, Cardura, Lopressor
