Exam (elaborations) DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS

DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS
Adrenergic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mimics activity of dopamine SNS; treat shock and
cardic arrest.
Drug:
Epinephrine (ADRENALIN)
Dopamine (DOBUTamine)

Adrenergic Blocker - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lowers the bloop pressure by stimulating
alpha-adrenergic receptors in the CNS, causing vasodilation.
Drug:
Metoprolol (LOPRESSOR)
Atenolol (TENORMIN)
Clonidine (CATAPRES)
Carvedilol (COREG)
Labetalol (TRANDATE)

Anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Produce loss of feeling or sensation.
Drug:
Xylocaine (LIDOcaine)
Bupivacaine (MARcaine)
Ketamine (KETALAR)

Angiotensin- Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lowers the
blood pressure by blocking the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.
Drug:
Captopril (CAPOTEN)
Lisinopril (ZESTRIL)
Ramipril (ALTACE)
Quinapril (ACCUPRIL)
Enalapril (VASOTEC)

Antacid - CORRECT ANSWERS-Used to treat ulcers by neutralizing gastric acid.
Drug:
Magaldrate (RIOPAN)
Calcium Carbonate (TUMS)
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

Antianemic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prevention and treatment of anemias.
Drug:
Epoeitin Alpha (EPOGEN)
Iron Polysaccharide (NIFEREX)

, Ferrous Sulfate (FEOSOL)

Antianginal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increase blood flow to coronary arteries, resulting
in complete or partial relief of symptoms.
Drug:
Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISORDIL)
Nitroglycerin (NITROSTAT)
Nifedipine (PROCARDIA)
Verapamil (CALAN)

Antianxiety - CORRECT ANSWERS-used to manage forms of anxiety; cause
generalized CNS depression.
Drug:
Diazepam (VALIUM)
Alprazolam (XANAX)
Lorazepam (ATIVAN)
Venlafaxine (EFFEXOR)
Buspirone (BuSpar)

Antiarrhythmic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Suppression of cardiac arrhythmias.
Drug:
Xylocaine (LIDOcaine)
Quinidine
Procainamide (PRONESTYL)
Verapamil (CALAN)
Amiodarone (CORDARONE)

Antiasthmatics - CORRECT ANSWERS-Manage acute and chronic episodes of
reversible bronchoconstriction.
Drug:
Albuterol (VENTOLIN)
Salmeterol Xinafoate (SEREVENT)
Levabuterol (XOPENEX)
Montelukast (SINGULAIR)

Anticholinergic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Completely inhibit the activity of cholinergic
blocker of acetylcholine.
Drug:
Atropine (AtroPen)
Scopolamine (SCOPACE)
Ipratropium Bromide (ATROVENT)

Anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prevent the formation of thrombus (blood clots);
interfere with clotting mechanism.
Drug:
Warfarin (COUMADIN)