HOSA PHARMACOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026 TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

HOSA PHARMACOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT 2026 TEST BANK QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

●● anesthetic.
Answer: produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon
type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)


●● antacid.
Answer: neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of
Magnesia)


●● anthelmintics.
Answer: used to treat worm infections


●● anti-impotence.
Answer: used to treat erectile dysfunction


●● anti-infective.
Answer: kills and inhibits growth of bacteria


●● anti-inflammatory.

,Answer: prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)


●● antianemic.
Answer: prevents or cures anemia


●● antianginal.
Answer: prevents or relieves angina(condition marked by severe pain in
the chest) attacks


●● antianxiety.
Answer: relieves anxiety and muscle tension (Librium, Valium)


●● antiarrhythmic.
Answer: controls cardiac arrhythmias (lidocaine HCl, Xylocaine,
Inderal)


●● antibiotic.
Answer: destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms (Kelfin,
Rocephin, Pentids, penicillins, Augmentin)


●● anticholinergic.
Answer: blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral and
respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane)

, ●● anticoagulant.
Answer: prevents or delays blood clotting (heparin, warfarin, Coumadin)


●● anticonvulsant.
Answer: prevents or relieves convulsions / seizures (Tegretol, Zarontin,
Dilantin)


●● antidepressant.
Answer: prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil,
Marplan, Nardil)


●● antidiabetic.
Answer: used to manage diabetes


●● antidiarrheal.
Answer: prevents or relieves diarrhea (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-
Bismol)


●● antidote.
Answer: counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)


●● antidysrhythmic.