Pharmacy Tech Drug Classifications Q&A 2022 Updated A+

Pharmacy Tech Drug Classifications Q&A 2022 Updated A+ ACE Inhibitor - ANS-inhibits conversion of angiotension I to angiotension II, a potent vasoconstrictor, i.e. relaxation of blood vessels occur. aminoglycoside - ANS-used to treat serious infection by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. After initial dose, dosage is adjusted according to plasma concentrations of the individual patient analgesic - ANS-used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the patient unconscious. anesthetic - ANS-reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthetic renders the patient unconscious; local anesthetic affects pains in a particular locomotion; topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that affects the mucous membrane anorexiant - ANS-used to decrease appetite. antacid - ANS-neutralizes excess gastric acid. anthelmintic - ANS-eradicates intestinal worms antiacne - ANS-controls acne vulgaris antianginal - ANS-dilates blood vessels; used to treat angina pectoris, pain in the chest antianxiety - ANS-used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, which do not require excessive sedation antiarrhythmic - Continues...