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Classifications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ACE Inhibitors | Lowering Blood pressure |
| Antianginals | Stopping Chest pain |
| Antibiotics | Killing Bacteria |
| Anticoagulants | Delaying Blood Clotting |
| Anticonvulsants | Preventing or Treating Seizures |
| Antidepressants | Depression |
| Antidiarrheal | Relieving Diarrhea |
| Antiemetics | Relieving Nausea Vomiting |
| Antipyretics | Reducing Fever |
| Antitussives | Relieving Cough |
| Beta Blockers | Regulating Heart Rate |
| Bronchodilators | Opening the airways |
| Calcium Channel Blockers | Reducing the Hearts Workload |
| Corticosteroids | Reducing Inflammation |
| Decongestants | Reducing Nasal Congestion |
| Hormones | Regulating Body Functions |
| Hypothyroid Agents | Reducing thyroid hormone |
| Laxatives | Promoting bowel Movements |
| Lipid-Lowering Agents | Reducing Cholesterol |
| Nonsteroidal Anti0inflammatory agents | Reducing Inflammation |
| Opioid Analgesics | Relieving Pain |
| Sedative/Hypnotics | Promoting Sleep |